lowring springs

noise-brigade · 07-03-2009, 07:45 AM

Well everyone, i apologize if i sound too much like a noob, but I have a question about lowering springs.

Im not looking to slam my car to the gorund, i would just like to get rid of the giant wheel well gap, you know?
Do I need forester specific springs, or would i have to get wrx springs for my 08 XT?
thanks for the help everyone.

Augie · 07-03-2009, 08:14 AM

Best with stock struts is Swift spring.
I would not do WRX spring with stock strut. Also if you carry heavy load WRX spring will sag very bad.

noise-brigade · 07-03-2009, 08:31 AM

any idea where i could find forester specifics on the internet?

putzeh · 07-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Springs & Shocks - Suspension

I have read on here that you need new top hats with the swift springs however

2.5x_sleeper · 07-03-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by noise-brigade

any idea where i could find forester specifics on the internet?

Have you looked here on the forum? Mann Engineering - Subaru Forester Owners Forum

Bobby...

pleiad7 · 07-03-2009, 10:40 AM

Yep... PM Mann Engineering. Gary usually has Swifts in stock.

wordsarize · 07-03-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by putzeh

Springs & Shocks - Suspension

I have read on here that you need new top hats with the swift springs however

you really need new top hats? cause i was gonna order swifts soon too...

SeattleNate · 07-03-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wordsarize

you really need new top hats? cause i was gonna order swifts soon too...

I read that you didn't so hopefully someone will clear this up for us noobs

The Black Box · 07-03-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wordsarize

you really need new top hats? cause i was gonna order swifts soon too...

Not unless you're buying springs designed for a different MY.

neoshi · 07-03-2009, 02:12 PM

08 XT does NOT need new top hats.

Canonshooter · 07-03-2009, 05:10 PM

I've been running the Swifts on my '07 for over 40k miles with the stock struts and top hats and they have been just fine! P225/55VR-17 Advans help fill the wheel wells too.

pleiad7 · 07-03-2009, 10:55 PM

No new tophats needed unless you're planning to mount them on an SF.

noise-brigade · 07-04-2009, 08:05 AM

thanks for the help everyone, i really appreciate it

!

wordsarize · 07-04-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoshi

08 XT does NOT need new top hats.

what about '05?

neoshi · 07-04-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wordsarize

what about '05?

05 does not either (03-08 does not need new tophats, but 98-02 will, so it is recommended those owners just buy 03-08 takeoffs or 03-08 GR2s)

07-03-2009, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
noise-brigade Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 20 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	lowring springs Well everyone, i apologize if i sound too much like a noob, but I have a question about lowering springs. Im not looking to slam my car to the gorund, i would just like to get rid of the giant wheel well gap, you know? Do I need forester specific springs, or would i have to get wrx springs for my 08 XT? thanks for the help everyone. __________________ annnnnd cut!

07-03-2009, 08:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
noise-brigade Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 20 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	any idea where i could find forester specifics on the internet? __________________ annnnnd cut!

07-03-2009, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
putzeh A putz eh? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 63 Gallery: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Springs & Shocks - Suspension I have read on here that you need new top hats with the swift springs however __________________ 04 XS

07-03-2009, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North of the Bay Posts: 16,335 Gallery: 19 iTrader: 29 / 100%	Yep... PM Mann Engineering. Gary usually has Swifts in stock. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ x2

07-03-2009, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
neoshi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 949 THE OC/The Real 415 Posts: 6,670 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 18 / 100%	08 XT does NOT need new top hats. __________________ 05 XS WTB: 06+ sideskirts

07-03-2009, 08:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Augie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 260 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Best with stock struts is Swift spring. I would not do WRX spring with stock strut. Also if you carry heavy load WRX spring will sag very bad.

07-03-2009, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Canonshooter Mr. June 2008 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bedford, NH Posts: 875 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I've been running the Swifts on my '07 for over 40k miles with the stock struts and top hats and they have been just fine! P225/55VR-17 Advans help fill the wheel wells too. __________________ My 2007 FXT

07-03-2009, 10:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North of the Bay Posts: 16,335 Gallery: 19 iTrader: 29 / 100%	No new tophats needed unless you're planning to mount them on an SF. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ x2

07-04-2009, 08:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
noise-brigade Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 20 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for the help everyone, i really appreciate it ! __________________ annnnnd cut!

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