I picked up a used front air strut for my 91 Legacy wagon from a local wrecking yard that specilizes in Subarus. The trouble is it isn't the same as the one on my car. The rigid portion below the half shield is 2 to 3 inches longer then the one on my 91. Also the air line on my car enters through the top of the strut mount while the replacement one is bundled with the electical connectors and enters through the side. The "motor" on the top also appears different , mine being larger in diameter and completely round while the replacement has a smaller diameter and a protusion on the side.The reciept says it's from a 93 and the guy at the yard says he has never heard of a difference between them. He says I should just go ahead and install it but I don't see how.

 

Anyone know anything about the differences and what years are compatible with a 91?

 

Thanks

I picked up a used front air strut for my 91 Legacy wagon from a local wrecking yard that specilizes in Subarus. The trouble is it isn't the same as the one on my car. The rigid portion below the half shield is 2 to 3 inches longer then the one on my 91. Also the air line on my car enters through the top of the strut mount while the replacement one is bundled with the electical connectors and enters through the side. The "motor" on the top also appears different , mine being larger in diameter and completely round while the replacement has a smaller diameter and a protusion on the side.The reciept says it's from a 93 and the guy at the yard says he has never heard of a difference between them. He says I should just go ahead and install it but I don't see how.

 

Anyone know anything about the differences and what years are compatible with a 91?

 

Thanks

 

never mind...figured it out

 

It's a rear strut they gave me. I just went out and took off my rear tire on a hunch and sure enough. What's really annoying is the guy at the yard even went out to check my front strut againest his to make sure he had the right side and he didn't notice even was selling me a rear to replace my front.

Oh well, learn something new everyday.