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  1. Suspension & Brakes
    Hello just got my first Outback looking to lower it nothing to crazy but don’t wanna sacrifice to much ride quality. Saw a lot of people using GT struts. I’m wondering if I buy GT struts with the Gt springs will both fit fine in the outback? Just wondering what to expect and what year struts and...
  2. Want to Buy or Trade
    Looking for drivers and passengers hatch struts. New or used (must work like new if used, cosmetics doesn't matter). Oem ideally or a reputable brand.
  3. Suspension & Brakes
    What’s up y’all. So I just replaced 185k miles OEM Struts and Springs on my 2016 Outback 2.5 Limited with KYB Excel-G, RalliTEK 1/4” Springs, and RalliTEK 1/2” Top Hat Spacer (all-in-all a 3/4” lift in the rear). However, after installation and torquing everything to spec, the rear is sitting...
  4. Suspension & Brakes
    Hey, y'all, I have a set of 4 KYB Struts awaiting install on my 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited. I am thinking of coupling them with the RalliTek 1/4" Overload Springs as well due to weight and towing. In terms of the Struts, am I going to need to purchase Top Hat Mounts for the new KYB...
  5. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    Hi there! I hit a curb recently and the shop says that my right front strut is bend. This was because of a report from an alignment (so not visual I guess).. 2 of the 3 tests came back fine, but 1 didn't. Mileage is 115k. From what I've seen I should replace struts due to mileage? Even so...
  6. Dealership & Subaru Independent Repair - Reviews
    I want to know if I’m in the wrong here, I have a 2000 Subaru Outback wagon and took it into a shop to have an alignment done. They said the rear struts needed to be replaced and if they didn’t have to rebuild the arms it would be $700 for the strut replacement and an alignment and $1100 if...
  7. Suspension & Brakes
    Curious as to which year Forester struts would be compatible with a 2001 Outback base. I’m assuming 2000-2004 would work but would 2005 work with some extra work? Thanks
  8. Suspension & Brakes
    getting ready to get my 2010 outback struts replaced, 153k miles and my ride is very rough, thinking the shocks are probably completely toast. Since I can't a afford a replacement outback at this point, I just want to have a decent ride for the next 25-50k miles until hopefully I can upgrade to...
  9. Suspension & Brakes
    1997 subaru legacy outback 2.5 mt Any suggestions on best: price, value, durability... The list goes on. I looked on ebay and found some cheap "adj." ones then further down it stated, "non adjustable... ugh. Please help!
  10. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hi all, now that the HG is done one of the struts is leaking and car has been a bit bouncy I'm looking to replace the struts. I'm planning on going to a DIY shop here in Denver for some guidance and so I can pay them to use their alignment machine. My plan was to by a replacement strut...
  11. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    Hi folks, I am looking at putting in new struts all around on my 11' OB with 125K miles. 125K of hard heavy loaded (full rear basket, full car, full top box, big miles with the rear end pinned down to negative camber) driving on rough roads in addition to the start stop short mommy commutes...
  12. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    Just replaced all four struts with new KYBs, keeping the old springs and mounts. Now I am getting noise, ("ka-dong, ka-dong") when I turn the wheel as the spring builds tension and then rotates suddenly (by a small amount) in the perch to release this tension. I see three possible solutions to...
  13. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    I have got Eibachs springs for my 2017 OB 2.5i during their thanksgiving sale and they are sitting in my garage. I have checked a few local shops whose quotes range from 500-1400$ to swap out the factory springs with Eibachs. I am curious if i can do this myself. I have searched in youtube and...
  14. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hi all, New to the forum. I recently came into an 09 outback 2.5 n/a with 219,xxx on it in really good condition. One of the only issues to fix that i have found so far is that it has a broken rear passenger spring (or strut) not sure of the verbiage yet. I have been searching and reading a...
  15. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    I have a 2001 Legacy wagon with a standard transmission. I am considering switching to Outback struts for this year, as well as upgrading to Outback class 225/60 tires. I am doing this to increase ground clearance. Are there any other aspects of the suspension hardware that are specific to the...
  16. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Banging clunking hard slam sound when braking on rougher road 2002 Subaru Outback H6 3.0 VDC Sedan Recent repairs: • New struts (all 4) KYB Excel-G - 3 months ago • New bump stops - 3 months ago • Brand new oem genuine subaru CV axle half shafts (both front). 3 months ago. • New mounts...
  17. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    What's up everyone so I need to have my front axles changed ? Any suggestions and also I need to change my struts. My question is if I buy new struts, will there be any parts I should buy to replace with axles? If I want to lift my Suby Will these struts need to be replaced again? And what do i...
  18. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I have a question to all you awesome Subaru people like me lol any suggestions on front axles? And do you think I will need to buy any other parts while replacing the axles? Lastly lifting the Subaru if I am going to put in new struts rear and front ones. will these struts affect me later on if...
  19. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    WTB Rear struts assembly for 2008 Subaru outback 3.0 L.L.Bean PM me. Thank you.
  20. Suspension & Brakes
    I have a 2006 with 86k miles. Was told a couple of years ago I needed to replace the struts. While I'm at it, I figured I'd consider an upgrade if something good and worthwhile exists. I'm not an off-roader, but hit a dirt road on occasion getting to a trail. Thinking mostly for better cornering...
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