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Okay, but now we're going in circles. I originally asked about Forester springs because that's what I recall having been previously discussed. Then someone said "Baja", and now we're going back to the Foresters. From a cost perspective, I'd prefer Foresters because right now there are half a dozen of them in the local P'n'P yards, and as I said above, Bajas would have to be bought new. So is one taller and/or stiffer than the other? Which is preferable from the performance (load) standpoint? The good news (at least for my trailer) is that the tongue weight is spot on - 158 lb., right where it should be.

Recent additions. Undergoing restoration.

Yes and the pivot ball can get pretty wrecked as well. I concur on ordering a new fork and pivot ball to have on hand. GD

Related? Might want to consider replacing some of the shifter bushings and/or the linkage. Helps w/the sloppy shifter.: There's also the trans mount that can wear out.

Sure, it's the first in line for fuel, but a tube is a tube and I don't think that's going to make much difference. If the injector in the same position keeps giving you trouble despite trying a bunch of different injectors, I'd be inclined to look at the wiring to that injector.

Any time there are flickering dash lights on a Subaru (possibly other makes as well) one should suspect the alternator. This is true from the old GL/DL days right on thru to present - makes no difference if it is a 4cyl or 6 - the symptoms are pretty much the same. I have said this before, but it bears repeating.... A bad battery can kill a good alternator - and - a bad alternator can kill a good battery.. the two are very closely related. troubleshooting the problem can be as simple as making a trip to your local chain auto parts store (Advance, O'Reilly's, etc) and asking them to do a charging system check. Granted, there are occasions when the alternator shows ok on one of these tests, but is still bad.. have had it happen to me personally.. the alternator was only failing under very specific circumstances, but I still had the flickering dash lights (especially noticeable at night) which led to a correct diagnoses. Generally speaking, aftermarket alternators for Subarus are usually crap and fail pretty quickly. I have had excellent results getting a stock alternator rebuilt at a place that specializes in such work.. cost was comparable to a "new" aftermarket unit at a parts store, but far more reliable.