Where to buy OEM shocks other than the dealer
#167
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probably, but with far less suspension travel so my car doesnt bottom out when I hit a pothole of some sort. again. Who the hell cares. They have been bought. I'll let you guys know how they work so you can decide whether they are terrible coilovers or if they are fairly decent.
I know cheap coilovers cost more in the long run because I will decide to replace them and lose clost to 300or 400 when I sell my megans used which adds to the final total of the already expensive coilovers. I have the budget to afford this because it was either spend about the same on konis and not be able to take my car hunting which is a necessity to me that you will not understand, I don't plan on rebuilding them when they start to go bad, and when they are at that point, I will purchase the right set for me and have the money to do it because with the direction my life is heading, I will be in my career of choice. If not, well I will figure it out when the time comes.
I'm not done in februrary. I'm done hunting on a regular basis in february but I'm not DONE. I am most likely going to hunt some property up in placerville for turkeys, hunt king city for pigs. I am taking a guess that stock wrx suspension wont help me correct my alignment in my front right wheel because they dont have front camber plates. I went with coils because of the camber plates and extra adjustability of camber to correct the alignment.
Have you ever adjusted coilovers? It takes me, alone, to adjust all 4 corners, roughly 30 minutes. It's really not that bad. Don't give me another longa** response, its a waste of my time to give you all my reasons. Megan coilovers were my RIGHT choice whether you agree with me or not I could care less. If I meet you, feel free to ask me everything and I'll gladly explain but over text/email/posts its too damn time consuming and I'm getting tired of responding to these long posts everyone is giving me
I bought megan coils, struts and springs were not suitable for my NEEDS. If you really want to know my life and why I bought the damn things, take me out to lunch and we can discuss, otherwise, who cares! It's my car, purchase has been made and installed. buh bye.
I'm not done in februrary. I'm done hunting on a regular basis in february but I'm not DONE. I am most likely going to hunt some property up in placerville for turkeys, hunt king city for pigs. I am taking a guess that stock wrx suspension wont help me correct my alignment in my front right wheel because they dont have front camber plates. I went with coils because of the camber plates and extra adjustability of camber to correct the alignment.
Have you ever adjusted coilovers? It takes me, alone, to adjust all 4 corners, roughly 30 minutes. It's really not that bad. Don't give me another longa** response, its a waste of my time to give you all my reasons. Megan coilovers were my RIGHT choice whether you agree with me or not I could care less. If I meet you, feel free to ask me everything and I'll gladly explain but over text/email/posts its too damn time consuming and I'm getting tired of responding to these long posts everyone is giving me
I bought megan coils, struts and springs were not suitable for my NEEDS. If you really want to know my life and why I bought the damn things, take me out to lunch and we can discuss, otherwise, who cares! It's my car, purchase has been made and installed. buh bye.
#169
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It's simple, you take it somewhere are get help from knowledgeable friends to figure out what's possibly broken. You may be able to get the alignment you want now but you might still have something that's damaged.
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quality stock replacements may have blown out quickly with the lowering springs. I need the height adjustment because I don't always have access to a truck and this is the first season I started bringing my own vehicle and started hunting with buddy of mine and neither of us have trucks.
However, since you are on coils now, I strongly advise on getting this to maintain correct suspension geometry and articulation.
Whiteline Front Roll Center Adjustment Kit Subaru Models (inc. 2002-2013 WRX / STI) at RallySportDirect.com
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I was looking at rockauto.com for 2004 WRX wagon struts, and they had something called KYB Ultra SR (part #324034, 324035, 324036, & 324037). After some research on KYB's euro site and scoobynet, it appears that these are inverted struts for 2004 & 2005 wagons? Similar to the JDM V8 inverted wagon struts!? Any suspension expert wants to chime in?
KYB – Ultra-SR Shock Absorbers
How I fixed my Knocking inverted Sti Type struts! - ScoobyNet
KYB – Ultra-SR Shock Absorbers
How I fixed my Knocking inverted Sti Type struts! - ScoobyNet
#173
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What I meant is go back to entirely stock suspension including springs.
However, since you are on coils now, I strongly advise on getting this to maintain correct suspension geometry and articulation.
Whiteline Front Roll Center Adjustment Kit Subaru Models (inc. 2002-2013 WRX / STI) at RallySportDirect.com
However, since you are on coils now, I strongly advise on getting this to maintain correct suspension geometry and articulation.
Whiteline Front Roll Center Adjustment Kit Subaru Models (inc. 2002-2013 WRX / STI) at RallySportDirect.com
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http://www.oakos.com/product_docs/WLKCA313.pdf
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You'll just be replacing ball joints and tie rods, so not as mandotory as with shocks/springs. Still it will not hurt to re-check it in case it does need tweeking (which is what Whiteline suggests).
http://www.oakos.com/product_docs/WLKCA313.pdf
http://www.oakos.com/product_docs/WLKCA313.pdf
#180
It was 159.99 after a 10$ coupon
I'll check them out after I fix my caster issue.. :/
You'll just be replacing ball joints and tie rods, so not as mandotory as with shocks/springs. Still it will not hurt to re-check it in case it does need tweeking (which is what Whiteline suggests).
http://www.oakos.com/product_docs/WLKCA313.pdf
http://www.oakos.com/product_docs/WLKCA313.pdf