Hey Guys,

So I finally got around to installing new suspension on my wagon, but ran into a problem-


Springs - Swift Wagon Springs

Struts - KYB GR2 struts

Stock Upper Perch

Adjustable Camber plates on the front. (unknown brand, came with the car, probably ebay junk)


The problem -

The front of the car is sitting about 1" higher than the rear of the car. I know that these springs are specifically designed for wagons to prevent the "saggy butt", and measurements are showing that the front is sitting higher than it should be, while the rear is at the correct height.

My assumption is that the camber plates are the cause, but when comparing them with a factory top-hat, they appear to have a smaller profile.

I've checked with Swift, as well as with KYB on this, and confirm that they are not the issue.


So, the question is - can top-hats/camber plates cause that significant a change in height? Or am I missing something?


If it is the camber plates, can you guys point me towards the best budget option?

 

Its your camber plates that you used with your shock and spring set up that is raising the ride height specifically in the front.

 

Do you guys have suggestions on what tophats or camber-plates I should get?

I'm not to keen on spending $200 on a set of group-n. Any suggestions on alternatives is appreciated.

 

Gotta pay to play man, group N is one of the cheapest routes

 

Oh I know the cost of modding a subaru, just had a trifecta of bull**** give me a rough month, so I'm trying to keep my spending to a minimum.

 

If you are wanting to stick with the strut and spring combo and want to retain a lower ride height, then I would go with factory style top hats such as the Group N ones.


I currently have the Group N's installed and they are great for what they are and the price. Going with camber plates on a mcpherson shock set up can screw your geometry as they are meant for suspension with a lower profile such as coil overs.

 

Guess I'm going with Group N then. My poor wallet is getting ravaged this month lol.

 

Guys any idea of the sensor present in right lower arm in Impreza sti my07?

 

What was the set-up before the KYB, Swift, and plate package?

Reuse the tophats you had on before?

 

Saggy but spacers for the rear is always an option. I think you want to lower the front but raising the rear is an option and a cheap one at that.