TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Well, i saw a 2WD XT at the junkyard today. I remember Brad_styles telling me about the 2WD Struts being the ones to use to lower my car. I also remember him saying something about 2WD GL Struts lowering the front, but not as much as the XT. I got some 2WD Loyale struts a couple weeks ago, but since this 2WD XT was there, i thought i'd take a gander at its front suspension. BADABING!!! Shiny new KYB GR2's!! So yeah, i swiped em. I Want to put them in the RX but I dont want to SLAM my car. I want the front alittle lower, but this looks too low (this is Brads car, with 2WD XT struts): That and I have 15" Pug alloys that stick outside the fenders.... Im almost positive my tires will rub so is there any type of combination I can use to make a good strut with less than 1.5" drop? I have my RX struts, 2WD Loyale struts and now XT GR2's. Anyone have any suggestions? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 hmm, you could always try what i want to do with my rx, i want to see about geting either fender flairs or a custom wide body kit for it, granted, either one would require some cutting and welding, but in the end, would look great and keep the police from pulling my over for tires sticking out the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 yep also note that im running 205 60 13 tires... anyone like the rake im rocking?! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Love the rake Brad... back to ME!! Can i use these 3 struts to make a combination that wont slam my car? How about maybe a mini lift, .5" or 1" to lift the front a tad. I dont want tire rub -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 roll the fenders.. go with the drop.. it'll handle better.. get a bigger rear sway.. strut brace.. coil overs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Rolling fenders wont work when the tires stick out beyond them. I'd need to cut the fenders :X -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Sawzall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 i have an idea..stop using the pugs:-p , and 5 lug it with some subaru 15's problem solved.. oh and you used my pic without authorization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 NOOO!!!! I just spent $300 on tires, $100 on the rims and $50 for these GR2's. I'll just frankenstien something. Your no help brad -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 yep also note that im running 205 60 13 tires... anyone like the rake im rocking?! lol I'm diggin the rake.... I woulda got some tires of those profile for my street brat but they werent on sale like the stock size ones were... hell I dont even know if they had them in the store :-\ Maybe the NEXT brat will get some nice sticky street meats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 nice score. put some lift kit-style blocks on top of the struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Maybe i'll just put 13" alloys on it. Then i'd be cool like brad -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 the tire calculator sais my tires are only .2" taller than yours Brad. I think i will be safe. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 no problem the tire diameter..its the difference in offset with the pugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 My pugs were 5.5 inches wide with a +20 offset My 16s are 7 inches wide with a +40 Tire calculator says theres a 1mm difference in clearance.. With some fender rolling in the back, I only rub now around really hard corners.. But I have some 20mm sway bars to help with that.. plus I could always raise the car back up 1/4 inch or so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Thanks caleb. I was just looking at your car, I dont know about your adjustable setup tho...those springs look pretty skinny. Im going to take the springs from the RX struts and put them on the KYB's. If worse comes to worse I dont mind cutting alittle from the front and rear of the fender. I do know where to get some XT6 swaybars, but I will see how these struts perform before I start adding more. Dont need overkill. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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