The FNG Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Does anyone have an idea where I can find front struts for a 90 Loyale wagon 4wd MT? Rock auto has a set, but they're gabriels. I was hoping to get some KYB's, but I'm not willing to pay over $100 per strut when I can get Bilsteins for my full size truck for half that price. Are there any front strut alternatives? Ive read the "2.7 Turbo Loyale" writeup on improved suspension, but I'm not going that route right now. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quidam Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Here's the specs on the KYB front struts available from rock auto. These are FWD. Compressed Length (in) 13.94 Cover No Extended Length (in) 19.92 Rebound Stop No Stroke (in) 5.98 Here is the 4WD Gabrial Extended Length 21.25" Collapsed Length 14.00" Stroke 7.25" Here is the Monroe Spectrum 4WD. Compressed Length 14.500" Extended Length 20.625" P839 Travel Length 6.125" Some figures to ponder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FNG Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 So why even list the part for 2wd use. Good info and thanks for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I just bought a set of gabrials for $81 off ebay with free shipping(cheaper than rock auto). I've heard some good things about them and thought i would give them a try. Better than having a blown front drivers side strut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I've had good luck with the Monroes. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/106807-improved-shock-absorbers-and-spring-coils-on-loyales/ Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FNG Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) I just bought a set of gabrials for $81 off ebay with free shipping(cheaper than rock auto). I've heard some good things about them and thought i would give them a try. Better than having a blown front drivers side strut. Have you put them to use yet? Part number please? Edited January 2, 2016 by The FNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Have you put them to use yet? Part number please? Not yet i literally bought them 10 minutes before i posted that. G55785 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gabriel-G55785-Suspension-Strut-Assembly-/231742909522?hash=item35f4f42c52:m:mxWfMXOL1YP3ZDyhAt4eHXg&vxp=mtr G55784 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gabriel-G55784-Suspension-Strut-Assembly-/251842585924?hash=item3aa2fce544:m:mmkP3IJ-Hxl5GRn8IMEvU6Q&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FNG Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks I'll look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FNG Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Oops double tap Edited January 2, 2016 by The FNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Partstrain.com lists the KYB's, both front and rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman2 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I got Sachs for my Brat. I think they may have been the last pair Rockauto had in stock. I installed Gabriel's on my 87 Brat maybe 16-17 years ago and they were worn out when I replaced them in 2014. Not bad considering the amount of time they were on. The Sachs ride awesome, or maybe just having new makes it seem that way, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FNG Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 can anyone confirm that a 2wd/fwd front strut would work fine in a 4wd loyale wagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4WD FRONT STRUTS ARE THE SAME PART NUMBER , THERE IS A LEFT AND A RIGHT KYB RIGHT 233022 / KYB LEFT 22023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I got a pair of the sachs also. They came with the ride height adjustment. Back when there was a difference, that was what it was. 4wd could be adjusted 1 inch higher than 2wd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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