Hi Folks!,

Any one got a line on where to get new front struts for my 1980DL? All the usual suppliers (RockAuto, Summit Racing, AutoZone, Napa & O'Reilly's) have only rear shocks.

Thanks in advance for your help!

i got new struts all the way around for my 86 GL wagon straight from KYB.  take a look here and see if this is helpful for you.  https://www.kyb.com/knowledge-center/shock-tech-for-pros/dimensions/   let me know what u find please.... this page is not correct so please look at the next post by me. 

Edited March 24, 20188 yr by Mack Truck

check these Gaberial Front STruts out. i hope they are the correct part for you.  scroll down to the  3d choice.  kinda expencive but....   https://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/shock_absorber_and_strut_assembly/subaru/dl.html

Edited March 24, 20188 yr by Mack Truck

ok so my advice above didnt pan out as i looked deeper into it. I did find KYB front struts at Auto Warehouse  here is the link.  they Gaberial too, but dbl the cost  check this out. scroll down to the 2nd choice and u will find the KYBs.  https://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/shock_absorber_and_strut_assembly/subaru/dl.html 

Edited March 24, 20188 yr by Mack Truck

I have got several sets from Subaru for my 84, 89 and 92 EA 81 utes, but 1980 ...isn't it the last of the fugly gen1 series ? Like, the other forum section

 

I have managed to fit up Gen3 EA82 4WD front struts and strut tops to my Gen2 with some work. Is yours something that can be upgraded to a later series?

I have got several sets from Subaru for my 84, 89 and 92 EA 81 utes, but 1980 ...isn't it the last of the fugly gen1 series ? Like, the other forum section

 

I have managed to fit up Gen3 EA82 4WD front struts and strut tops to my Gen2 with some work. Is yours something that can be upgraded to a later series?

 

an 80 DL here would be an EA81 (gen 2) car (likely with an EA71 engine) but yeah gen 2 body.  Brat would still be gen 1 body.

 

I was able to buy brand new sach's strut just last year for my EA81 wagon.