Blair Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hey guys, I am working my way through suspension mods here. I have a 96 Outback. Everyone talks about swapping in WRX suspension to bring it down and handle a little better but no one ever mentions the Impreza RS. I know the chassis is the same but is the suspension the same? Can I use WRX springs and same year RS springs interchangeably? I have a guy parting out a 2002 RS and I am trying to decide if I can put his springs on my new KYB's from a Legacy GT and everything be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 dunno how much shipping would be, but I have the stock springs off of my 06 WRX WAGON - less that 1900 miles on them. if things don't work out with the RS, or maybe you know someone traveling from DFW to your town that could transport them. I'd like to get $40 for the set if possible. I have the axle-back pipe and muffler available too. say - $25 for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibreakstuff Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Springs should be interchangeable. The WRX springs should be a higher spring rate too. Spring rates (from my notes, not 100% sure of accuracy) car front rear 2.5 RS GC stock 157 149 2.5 RS GD stock 149 117 WRX sedan 5MT stock 163 119 WRX sedan 4EAT stock 163 129 WRX wagon 5MT stock 163 132 WRX wagon 4EAT stock 163 144 WRX STi USDM stock 224 195 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wow, that is awesome information! Thank you. With that info I can just play with some of the springs I have laying around, pair them with some adjustable collars I have laying around and I am set! You wouldn't happen to have stock spring rates for the Outback wagon would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Also, while I have the attention, what matters when finding what inner diameter to use? I am using KYB GR2's meant for a Legacy GT. Am I right to think that as long as the spring goes over the shock body center I can use it? I think most of the springs I have are 2.5 inches inner diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibreakstuff Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found this, might be helpful. It doesn't cover any of the more modern subarus. Not sure on the outback spring rate either, but the springs themselves would be taller. If you tried to stick them on impreza struts, it could have way too much preload (impossibly so?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibreakstuff Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Personally, I would go with wrx front springs and early legacy wagon rear springs. But definitely check the spring diameters and try to match struts. Edited March 30, 2014 by Ibreakstuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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