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  1. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    I've been searching high and low in every forum, even translating Japanese websites with no success. I have an 03 JDM Cross Sports 5MT. It's got stock suspension. However, I don't know and can't tell whether the Cross sports has the same suspension as the North American WRX, Impreza, or...
  2. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Hello everybody! I am new do the forum, and relatively new to Subaru. I own a Forester XT (2.0 turbo, SJ) year 2016. I need to replace the rear struts, and I am considering Kabaya. The reference I got from kabaya catalogue for this model is nr 3410015. About that: 1- Does any one has used...
  3. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Car failed inspection because all 4 struts have cracks on two sides of the bottom bracket (sorry, don't know the proper terminology for these parts). Has anyone else experienced this, and can you suggest a safe and reasonably-priced brand of struts to replace them with? Can't justify (or afford)...
  4. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Got my wife's 2010 Subaru X Premium (145 K miles) assessed for deferred maintenance. Subaru shop recommended replacing all 4 struts, quoted $1900. We will likely keep this car another year or two before we switch to something we can plug in. It's our only car so it does need to be reliable...
  5. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    I'm in the process of replacing the front struts on my 2009 Forester XT and I've run into a bit of a dilemma. During my research, I noticed that Subaru and Aftermarket Manufacturers offer different strut models for '09-'10 compared to '11-'13. I'm curious to know what exactly sets them apart...
  6. Offroad Suspension
    So I am starting to research new shocks and springs (front and rear) for my '17 Forester Limited NA. I currently have the 1.5" ADF lift w/multilink spacers and have it on pretty challenging roads quite often. I've heard stiffening up the suspension can improve ride quality a good amount offroad...
  7. Videos
    Recently had to replace the struts and some related suspension components in the rear of my 2012 2.5X. Here is my video guide:
  8. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Hi all, I'm looking to lower my forester on wrx suspension and I'm looking to do so on a budget, using OEM struts/springs and ideally not having to mix different struts and springs. I've seen some people on this forum say that the best option is sedan struts with wagon springs in the rear as...
  9. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Here's hoping this community can help. I recently purchased a 2014 Forester Premium with around 115,000 miles at time of purchase. Recently the vehicle has developed, as best as I can describe, a tension/binding noise only on the front passenger side at low speed. It seems to occur when...
  10. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    First time posting, long time searching / reading the site. My 2011 SH needs rear Struts, Lateral Links and Upper Control Arms. I looked around the site and see lots of misery associated with replacing those on the 2009 model, but curious if things got any easier with the 2011? Sounds like...
  11. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    hi all, i’ve been looking into purchasing wrx struts to lower my foz and i had a mate who bought some sti struts and they rub on his front fenders. Are normal wrx struts higher and will they rub? and what year wrx should i be getting them from? cheers
  12. Offroad Suspension
    So I’m torn between Anderson’s 2” strut spacer or primitives 1” lift kit. Primitives is on sale and has king springs and more to it but it’s not as aggressive of a lift? Any thoughts? I’m newer to over landing and all it entails with the vehicle side of things so, if you’d like, please tell me...
  13. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    The time has come to replace the struts on my 2007 Forester X. I'm looking to maintain stock height or a very slight lift. I almost exclusively drive on highway and rough FSRs, much of it in winter to get to backcountry spots. What are my options in Canada? …I suppose I could also pick up in the...
  14. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    I am looking to lift the subie 1.5-2" but my suspension is about ready to be replaced too. So I was wondering if there are any suspension options that are 1.5-2" over stock, instead of putting spacers. Thanks in advance!
  15. Offroad Fozzies
    Hi All! Been lurking the forum for a while doing some research and think I have a potential setup + path in mind to get my Forester off-road ready but would love some feedback given the wealth of knowledge here and to make sure I don't do anything unnecessary or stupid as this is my first go at...
  16. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Just recently got a 2003 Forester XS and am looking to lower it by about 2-3 inches. I've seen posts about replacing the struts in it with stock struts from a WRX. I went on RockAuto and couldn't find a WRX model, only Impreza. I would imagine that the struts are the same but I'm a bit new to...
  17. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    SJ 2.5I and XT are the struts and springs swappable. From understanding the differences are 2.5bis a rubber mount and the the XT is a pillow mount and XT has a higher spring rate. The reason I ask I'm thinking about swapping to a coilover setup so I can add wider tires but the coilovers I've...
  18. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hi all, In January I bought a 2003 Forester XS. There was oil underneath it when I bought it. My gullible self believed the seller when he said it was just a loose oil filter. His dad was apparently a mechanic who had done the head gasket at 172k, the car was at 217k when I bought it. I'm...
  19. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Hey all, very recently upgraded to an 08 WRB EJ205 Fozzy that is on Racelands. I had a 6 hour drive home so I spent hours in my buddies driveway trying to adjust the coilovers to be higher but no matter what I couldn't get it to raise the car (Factory Raceland springs). So I decided to try and...
  20. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Hey guys 😊, just got my hands on a 2007 Forester x model & she needs some work. struts need replacement so I figured I’d lower it with some from a wrx. She also needs an exhaust and I was wondering if the Spec D wrx N1 would fit on it? Looking forward to your responses & I hope I can be of...
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