thook44
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tranny dipstick.....pass side of the tranny right behind the motor, correct? yellow handle i didn't see any in and out play on the stubs coming out of the sides of the tranny (not sure what they're technically called) like i'd seen on the youtube vid, but there's up/down side/side play at the cv as it mates to those stubs. i still have to drop the cv's to get a better look, though. i mean, the cv's are kinda in the way to really see what's going on with them stubs. has to wait until next week. i work all weekend edit: I should've noted it's a 5spd mt and just learned it shares fluid with the diff. elementary, of course, to you guys more educated on subys. admittedly, I've not learned a lot about my car, yet. some essentials, though
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still open to input, btw.
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okay....found a youtube vid. i'm suspecting side bearings on the tranny. i'll have to pull the axles and get a better look.
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hello all, i'm getting a low volume humming in the front end while driving whether in gear or not. it changes in frequency depending on the speed of the vehicle. as well, you can feel it somewhat through the shifter. it has no relation to rpm of the engine, either, which leads me to suspect it's in the drivetrain. perhaps cv's or transmission. also, the vibration/humming seems to be slowly getting louder/worse the cv's aren't that old. i replaced them not long after i acquired the vehicle...maybe 5-6 years ago. the transmission i replaced a couple of years ago with a used unit. over 100k on it, but not much. it shifts great (considering a gl4 in it, though) and, to cover some other bases, i have new wheel bearings, new struts, control arm bushings, and ball joints. basically new front end. anyhow, when i get under the vehicle and shake the cv shafts where they mate with the tranny...at the splined stubs...it seems like an awful lot of play. i don't really know what's acceptable and not, though. is there a standard and a way to gauge tolerance? also, are there some bearing/s within the tranny behind that little plate with the single bolt that the splined stub protrudes through that could possibly need replacing? also, i can't really tell if the play is from the axles meeting at the stubs or if it's the stubs themselves moving around in the tranny. not without removing the axles, anyway. would anyone have some experience with the given symptoms? or perhaps be able to guide me in what and where to start focusing my attention with this? thank you kindly! ps. the drift pins are still in the axles...ie, they haven't fallen out. as well, plenty of clean fluid in the tranny.
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Hello all, Last year I was gonna do this and do that. Money went elsewhere so it didn't happen. Now, I have a broken spring on the passenger side rear and HAVE to replace. All I have the cash for is replacing the two rear springs. In reading this board, I found this sight with these advertised: http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/subaru/legacy/20382aa030/1994-year/gt-trim/2-2l-h4-gas-engine/rear-suspension-cat/rear-suspension-scat/?part_name=coil-spring They're labeled for 2wd and mine is AWD. Will they still work? They have nothing offered under AWD, anymore. If not, what other options might there be for simply replacing the two rear springs and keeping stock height? I don't want to replace the struts themselves if I really don't have to. I got them at the end of last year. So, basically new. Thank you all in advance!
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Well, thanks for all the info. With what's been shared, I'm managed to figure something out. Cheers...
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Question.... What about just installing some spacers, for now, to level things out in the rear? I see they're available for Imprezas, atleast. I do have some rubber ones I bought at O'Reilly....the rubber split doughnut type that I'm assuming are supposed to be installed under/on top of (which way?) of the coil within the strut. I think it's 1" maybe 1.25" thick. I bought them months ago and my dumb ars thought they were supposed to be slid somewhere appropriate within the coil. Of course, that didn't work because they simply fell out...lol! <<derr>>
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Alright. I've got some things figured out and I'm fairly confident I know what's going......although in one thread I found a fella said the brackets weren't necessary unless one was going to big tire. Nevertheless, I'm gonna shoot for brackets and strut assy's from an OB. Try and find an online salvage for the parts, eh.
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Okay, thanks. Quote from beefwagon: "use 96-99 outback rear struts with forester springs in the rear and complete forester setups in the front. The 04'+ will be slightly higher but the springs from anything before that are taller. they are also softer so if your looking for stiffness stay with the outback setup all the way around. also change the rear trailing arm brackets it is totally worth it. take the time to pb blast the bolts for the brackets very well and try not to use an impact on them. there are welded bolts in the frame that if broen are a tragedy to get out. I did mine last night and ended up cutting off one of the bolts and now have to weld the bracket in place. if you want to go ghetto drill new holes in the back strut mount holes to fit the new pattern, if you have spring compressors etc keep your old tophats and change them out. the easiest way is to get the outback complete strut assemblys all the way around from a 96-99 and change them out. it is the cheapest and youll get almost 2 inches for around a hundred bucks." It'll take me a bit of reading and absorbing to understand what's being said there in the whole thread, but from what I gather so far, it would seem swapping out the struts entirely with OB strut/spring assy's would be cheaper and easier than getting just springs? Is that going new or used? Just use my current Leggy top hats to eliminate having to drill new holes? I'm understanding this guy correctly? Sorry, I'm a bit confused right now, but I'll keep reading. Thanks, again!
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Oh, and where are you guys getting your springs? Online? Thanks a bunch! Edit: I checked out https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/oe_parts_cat.html for atleast the rear on pricing. Is there an aftermarket source you guys have used? Comparable quality, but maybe better prices? I can do the prices SGP offer, but you know....if there's a better price somewhere for still good quality, I'd do that.
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First off, you'll have to forgive me; I'm mechanically competent enough to do whatever's necessary coming from working on Toyotas, but I'm not experienced with working much on the Suby's. So, when you say trailing arm I know what that is, but not what the bracket is. And, if I'm correct in understanding what you mean when you speak of the bolt spread, I assume you're meaning if I were to swap in the OB struts there would that bolt pattern/mounting issue....in which case I'm trying to avoid having to get entirely different struts. Again, these Leggy struts are new. And, so if I can keep my new struts, the bolt spread would be moot, right? Having said that, I need to know what the brackets are you refer to, where to source them, and what's involved in swapping the brackets out. If I have to go to a salvage yard and yank some out, I don't have time for it. (Unless the yard already has them pulled) Or, if brand new brackets are very costly, I'd rather simply get some replacement Leggy springs, forego the lift, and call it done. Sometime in the future, when these new struts wear out, I can do the entire swap out thing. That'd be great fun. Some 15" wheels would open up options on the tires available.
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Oh, and there's no rust on the mounts. I changed out the struts earlier this year and though there is some around the fender wells and rocker panels, there is very little to none on the under side of the vehicle.
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Great! Thank you! That simplifies things greatly. Question, though; are the outback springs a bit taller? I thought I read that. If so, great. It would give some lift for our seldom maintained country roads. My wife and I have an animal sanctuary, so I carry loads of food....sometimes bags of dry dog/cat kibble, but most times boxes of scrap produce and most times filling the rear. But, speaking of tools, the former carried lots of tools as he is a contractor. Saved him on fuel expense over using a truck. So, by the time I bought vehicle, he'd already worn out the springs, really.
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Anyone? Should I start my own thread on this? Thanks.
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Hello all! I just registered since I ran across this thread looking for replacement springs. I have '94 Legacy wagon and the rear end sags terribly from years of hauling weight and country roads. However, I have new struts I purchased only months ago. I reused the old springs not really having an option at the time that I knew of. Now, of course, I realize I simply need new springs to correct the rear end. I would like have a little more lift/clearance as well (maybe an inch), but the important thing is leveling the car and increasing the hauling capacity a bit. Not so that I can haul more than I do, mind you. Rather I need the vehicle to better withstand what I do haul plus the effects of rough roads. I'd guess what I normally haul to be equivalent to the weight of a car full of adult people. What are my options that would allow me to keep my new struts and original wheels? I have access to a body shop and can modify things if necessary. TIA for any helpful suggestions! ~ Matthew
