1blwngtp Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have a 1990 loyale turbo, I was wondering if any of you guys lowered them without doing the 5 lug conversion, if there is any springs that will work with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 you can swap in physically shorter struts to lower, if you use ones from a FWD turbo xt. The xt spring may be shorter too. but for factory fit ea82 fare, FWD xt is what you should be looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87.5ea82txt Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The 4wd rear struts are 2" shorter than the the 2wd rears. I have the full 2wd suspension on my 4wd xt and used 2" blocks on the front to level it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 does anyone have any pics of this working out? How much of a drop are you looking at when you go with the 2WD struts? Is there going to be issues with speed bumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 TheSubaruJunkie had some 2wd XT struts and springs on his RX a few years ago. The reason why the 2wd stuff is longer in the rear is because they mount to the trailing arm where the axle would be on the 4wd setup. If you want to lower it for the sake of lowering it, just get some Impreza coilover sleeves off of ebay. Cost under $100 usually for a set of four and they are adjustable typically. I have 2 sets; one on my XT6 and the other on my RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1blwngtp Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 do you have a link to those sleeves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you can find a picture of a 2wd xt, that will give you an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 do you have a link to those sleeves? www.ebay.com then search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal_look_zero Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 TheSubaruJunkie had some 2wd XT struts and springs on his RX a few years ago. The reason why the 2wd stuff is longer in the rear is because they mount to the trailing arm where the axle would be on the 4wd setup. If you want to lower it for the sake of lowering it, just get some Impreza coilover sleeves off of ebay. Cost under $100 usually for a set of four and they are adjustable typically. I have 2 sets; one on my XT6 and the other on my RX. Where did you find sleeve/spring kits for Subis for under $100? The only thing I've found is Skunk2 kits for WRX for about $300 shipped. Also, what year Imp kits work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1blwngtp Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 yes please, only ones under 100 is for civics, I would love to lower my wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal_look_zero Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm right there too. Problem I'm running into is that the sellers don't have any technical data on spring rates, coil length, coil ID, etc. It wouldn't be hard to find a kit that would be comparable if that data was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosen Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 TheSubaruJunkie had some 2wd XT struts and springs on his RX a few years ago. The reason why the 2wd stuff is longer in the rear is because they mount to the trailing arm where the axle would be on the 4wd setup. If you want to lower it for the sake of lowering it, just get some Impreza coilover sleeves off of ebay. Cost under $100 usually for a set of four and they are adjustable typically. I have 2 sets; one on my XT6 and the other on my RX. Yes where is a link to these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I just searched up ones for an Impreza and found both sets for under $100. I had to be patient when I was looking for my second set but I found them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 What year Impreza? and what are the spring rates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Never cared about spring rates myself because I used them just for the ride height change. I found them for '93-'01 Impreza. I plan to eventually go with a full coil over setup on both cars down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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