I was bummed out because the junkyards around here I usually go to for the odd part for my Loyale had recently crushed their Subes. On the way home I drop by this new U-Pull place and lo-and-behold a 1988 GL SPFI. And here's what I found on 'em:

 

 

KYB GR-2 341066 HJ06 is the model apparently.

 

Does this one not look too bad? I only took one because I'm no expert (was a mother***** to take off) Theres some weird red dust in the middle where the rod meets the lower half and I can see some more at the very top inside the top dust boot. The lower dust boot is loose and can move up and down which I hope isn't that big of an issue. I for myself can't see any oil leakage. Also, these are probably 2WD struts as the car was a manual 2WD. I have a 4WD Loyale, so they should fit, right?. So should I get the other one? This cost me $30.

I thought you had found the fronts one, I don't think they make the rears anymore tho but I'm not really sure.

I'd just like to know if it's worth it before I tear off the ones on my car. The rear end is unbelievable squeaky even at really low speeds, but I don't want to put on something that doesnt fit or isnt much better.

They'll fit.

 

IIRC, the 2wd springs and such are shorter.

Overall, if in good condition, they may very well yeild decent results

They are the correct pt#. Some internet searching found that the number is still good. They are still available and run around $38.00 ea. This doesn't include the springs or attachment hardware.

 

Odd thing is that the XT6 uses a different pt#.

Odd thing is that the XT6 uses a different pt#.

 

If you look at an EA82 parts book you'll see there's about half a dozen different rear coilovers.

the red dust is the internal bump stop rotting.

the red dust is the internal bump stop rotting.

 

 

Sooo, is this bad?

 

Seriously, does it affect the strut performance majorly?

Sooo, is this bad?

 

Seriously, does it affect the strut performance majorly?

 

if it bothers you just buy new bumpstops. you have to compress the spring and unbolt the top and you will see it.

get some newer impreza/legacy bumpstops and cut them in half and use them front and rear. The stock ones are...well, not cheap.