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Bent strut!! :(

Post by longy99gt » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:47 pm

hey guys,
after noticing my tire was worn on the inside dramatically, and only 2 months old, i noticed the front drivers side tire was on a massive angle, :(
so i got it looked at and they reckon my strut is looking like a banana...
not a bad effort i guess...
anyway,

i can get a replacement strut, no hassles,
but i've heard the forester struts in the GT are shorter than the N/A models?
for a more sporty look and performance etc?
is this true?
and can i then just find some N/A struts instead? giving me lift?
i currently have the 2" blocks,
and will be putting in lifted h/d king springs too....about 10-20mm ish?
but, wouldnt mind putting in the longer struts too? if thats possible?
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235/50/17 street tires, 235/60/16 ATR's
KYB struts with Raised HD Iron Man Springs. 1"Subtle Solutions strut top blocks.
20" LED Front Light Bar
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Post by vincentvega » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:11 am

http://www.kyb.com.au/part.htm?http://w ... shocks.php

buy them from gsad.com.au or your local distributor
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Post by RSR 555 » Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:06 am

I know the early Outbacks had different struts but looking at that KYB website, there appears to be no differences in the Forester models :???:
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Post by GOD » Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:44 pm

If you're keen, have a look around on offroadsubarus.com for what Kevin (?) there did to get longer and stronger struts into his Forester. I seem to recall it wasn't a cheap exercise though.

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Post by longy99gt » Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:58 pm

well i can get raised king springs in for 600 bux all around, giving me a lift, aswell as being stiffer will let it sit hgher aswell,
but was wondering about the struts???
i'll keep hunting and see what turns up, i'll try these leads, and see how i go,

i do know for a fact the GT's were lower than the NA's,
but not 100% sure exactly where they lowered them? wasnt by much tho, not even 20mm???
i guess struts or spring would be a logical option? we'll find out...
cheers lads
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Previous Previous- 92 LX liberty wagon 5MT, FWD

Previous- 99 GT fozzy white/grey, 5MT,
UHF / 3" >2.5" exhuast / metal sump guard / custom snorkel / 2" lift / 215/70R16 ATR's / custom pine/ply boot with fridge mount/ 2 deep cycle batteries, spotties on UNIbar

Current Project: 2007 XT 5MT Urban Grey Forester
Subaextreme Bullbar and sump guard. GME 5W Super Compact UHF. Custom Boot with Deep cycle 100A Battery, Tools storage, solar controller and low Volt shut off, with Anderson input and outputs.
Whiteline HD Adjustable front and rear sway bars
Whiteline front tower brace and ultrex rear tower brace.
235/50/17 street tires, 235/60/16 ATR's
KYB struts with Raised HD Iron Man Springs. 1"Subtle Solutions strut top blocks.
20" LED Front Light Bar
Side Shade Awning on roof racks with 2x 18W LED Flood lights and 3x LED string lights in awning

Future: Solar Panel roof mounted(under roof basket), Low range Conversion (1.44), HD clutch, 3">2.5"TBE, Rear tire carrier,
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Post by seagull » Sat Sep 11, 2010 1:09 am

Christan on here is leanding my GT front struts , I have no need for them $50.00
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