Check fitment then!
Rod assembly-pitching stopper, 41040AC000 ? Subaru parts catalog is listed for 97-00
Rod assembly-pitching stopper, 41040AE010 ? Subaru parts catalog is listed for 01/02 SF
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The different part numbers refer to the construction materials.
Early SF's were made from metal, later ones from plastic/resin.
The main difference between the various models is the hardness of the rubber bushing. Needless to say the Forester versions are probably the softest.
Same of the aftermarket ones are said to transmit noise/vibes into the car. In fact some say the STI one will do the same. I'd put an STI one on because I think mine is a bit weary but for the NVH potential and the fact that it's a bit of a pain to put then take off if you don't like it.
If you find out be sure to post results.
Over on NASIOC they've found that the pitch stopper fitted to the US 2005 WRX STi is the same as the Group N one.
Group-N Pitch Mount identical to '05 Pitch Mount? - NASIOC
Here is revised link to IWSTI thread...
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/drivetr...-n-engine-mount-install-pitch-mount-info.html
Here in the UK that PS is standard fit to all WRX's there being no difference between std WRX and WRX STi
UK Part No for this is 41040FE000 (The SPT part number is D1040FE000)
Fitted one of these to my MY03XT as I was getting vibration through the steering under heavy acceleration.
The engine was moving back enough for the bell mouthed sports cat downpipe to make contact with the steering knuckle.
Since fitting no problems and no increase in NVH.
As stated above aftermarket pitch stoppers equipped with polyurethane bushings tend to transmit far too much NVH to the cabin and there are many posts on various BBS of people fitting them and then swapping back because of the noise.
