Hello, have an 86 brat that needs new struts. was wondering if there is a type or brand of struts that aren't ultra expensive that i should look into instead of replacing them with a standard strut assembly that my auto parts store carries. any brand that should be avoided. maybe an upgrade? i will be using the vehicle for mainly road use, but do live down a 5 mile long potholed logging road that i drive daily. this is my first sub so any help will be appreciated. thanks, alfredo

do get KYB Gr-2

^^ KYB gr2 is the direct oem replacement.

Went to my local auto parts store in Duvall and they couldn't find kyb-gr2 struts. said they were obsolete, what ever that means. couldn't find any front strut assemblies for an 84 subaru. they could find rear strut assemblies but nothing for the front. maybe napa? thanks

Rockauto.com has em for 70 a piece. I dont remember if that is cheap or expensive its been so long since ive bought em. I think its about right though for the 4x4. Just go through the parts catalog. Kyb gr2s are the only strut that come up.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?a=G-KYB

I picked up a pair of kyb struts for my '86 GL wagon on ebay for $60. If your patient you can find some good deals.

Edited December 31, 200916 yr by dhise

Went to my local auto parts store in Duvall and they couldn't find kyb-gr2 struts. said they were obsolete, what ever that means. couldn't find any front strut assemblies for an 84 subaru. they could find rear strut assemblies but nothing for the front. maybe napa? thanks

 

Not obsolete; they just no longer carry them.

http://www.kybshocksonline.com/SearchResults.aspx?AAIA=1267758

Edited January 1, 201016 yr by edrach