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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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Exclamation Help! 2002 Forester Suspension Questions
So, just picked up a nice 2002 Foz and am wondering what wrx or sti suspensions work? Direct bolt on? I want to lower it a bit, any help is appreciated. Anyone willing to sell their stock setup?
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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I'm almost positive you can use WRX struts. Even stock ones will lower your Fozzy 1.5-2".
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 11:26 PM
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Get on the sf.org forum and spend a few days reading.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:12 AM
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Hey there Hobo, congrats on picking up an SF. I just got mine a few months ago. I have 04 wrx struts on my 01. From what I have read, 02-07 wrx struts are direct bolt on, but here's the link from SF.org
SF5 ultimate all around low suspension? - Subaru Forester Owners Forum
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:55 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 06:35 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by zamorajoel
Hey there Hobo, congrats on picking up an SF. I just got mine a few months ago. I have 04 wrx struts on my 01. From what I have read, 02-07 wrx struts are direct bolt on, but here's the link from SF.org
SF5 ultimate all around low suspension? - Subaru Forester Owners Forum
Tying to see if 2005 sti will fit my 2002. Anyone know?
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Tying to see if 2005 sti will fit my 2002. Anyone know?
I assume the knuckle holes would be different.

I cant remember but i think either the fronts only will work or the rears only.

Biklok is the guy to ask but i seldomly see him.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:48 AM
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I also think you need the spacer in the rear to avoid saggy butt
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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I also think you need the spacer in the rear to avoid saggy butt
That's more appearance than anything IMO. I thought that too when I lowered my FXT, but it is just the shape of the rear fender well.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Get wrx wagon strut if you dont want your *** end to sagg...any 02-07 wrx strut should work...iirc only 04 sti struts work....have any pic of your new fozz?
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by GrnFozzy
Get wrx wagon strut if you dont want your *** end to sagg...any 02-07 wrx strut should work...have any pic of your new fozz?
ill do a "build thread"
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Astafyev26
I just ordered coils for my 06 wrx and would probably be looking to sell my stock struts and springs
What did u go with?
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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I just ordered coils for my 06 wrx and would probably be looking to sell my stock struts and springs
Remember Andrei, if they aren't Ohlins or KW they're garbage
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Originally Posted by subysteez

Remember Andrei, if they aren't Ohlins or KW they're garbage
Whats wrong with fa 500 or feal 441s?
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