LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Here's the dilema... i needs struts for my 96 legacy. i want to get outback struts for it for the extra height. Does anybody know if i need to get new springs too???? i say i need to know this now because it technically failed inspection (PA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottbaru Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Springs are what the weight of the car sits on, struts control how fast the suspension extends and retracts. To raise the car you'll need longer springs, and your struts (shocks) will need to be longer to accomodate the longer springs. On some vehicles spring packers or spacers can be used for a lift, not the best way, and I don't know if anything like that would work on your Legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 Springs are what the weight of the car sits on, struts control how fast the suspension extends and retracts. To raise the car you'll need longer springs, and your struts (shocks) will need to be longer to accomodate the longer springs. On some vehicles spring packers or spacers can be used for a lift, not the best way, and I don't know if anything like that would work on your Legacy. right, my question is that is i buy outback struts are the springs different than the non-outback (specifically) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 As far as I know, Outback struts and springs are the same length. The reason they sit higher is that the strut bolts to the hub about 1.5" higher and the tires are bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 As far as I know, Outback struts and springs are the same length. The reason they sit higher is that the strut bolts to the hub about 1.5" higher and the tires are bigger. is that for certain? I'm thinking about just getting loaded struts from monroe that come with new everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 PM Zap. He'll shoot you the straight info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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