I have a 99 forester that is beginning to sag in the rear end and I was looking to replace the springs. Has anyone used any other springs on these struts? I am looking for a firmer ride with possibly a little more height and I didn't know what options I might have. I'm not sure if thee are any other vehicles that I might scavange some springs from at the JY that might work.

 

Thanks

I do not have a forester but an impreza of the same age with a propane installation instead of the spare tire. I figured out that my car is also sagging a lot especially after I filled up the 48 liters of propane and the still remaining 20 liters or so of gasoline.

Few weeks ago I ordered special progressive springs for heavy loading. They are made in holland so no use for you but you can check the google translated website here.

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsupport.nl%2Fhulpveren.htm&sl=nl&tl=en

 

I have the Pro springs and they are shown in the third graph on the bottom of the page. There you can see the springs act normal until the load gets higher then the resistance (stiffness) also increases.

 

I am sure these springs are also made in the US.