[repsofchrist]

I'm swithing up to a complete 04 STi Strut/Spring setup on my 04 XT.

Does anybody have any recommendations on what size spacers will even out the rear end? I have no other suspension mods.

Thanx,

Adam

UPDATE: March 16, 2010

Thanx to everybody for their advise. I went with 1/2" inch spacers from fastwrx.com. I didn't put the longer studs I ordered in since we were wrapping up the install around 2am.

It's perfectly balanced right now. 1.5" wheel gap front and rear! :Banane17:

 

[Stein]

I have the same 04 STI spring struts on my 07xt. I went with the 1/2" spacer. The studs are borderline short to run these. I had to set my car back on the ground to press the studs through enough to start the nuts. Once you get them to bite you can pull the stud all the way through the nut and have full grip, but this is just my case, not to say that it will work on yours necessarily. I know people swap out the studs for longer, but if you don't want to take the chance or don't feel like fooling around, just go with the 3/8" spacer.
The 1/2" made a nice difference. Not a big difference, but just enough to make me feel better.

 

[fourortwowheels]

i would think a 1/4" spacer would be more than adequate. depending on how bad the sag is anyways...

got a picture of your car?

 

[sea-scooby]

I'd do 1/2" if your not running a rear strut bar.

 

[fircrest]

Post a picture, When I was running sti springs I used a 3/8" spacer and it was perfect. I'd say go with 3/8". I got mine from here: ..::ARANOID FABRICATIONS:::...

 

[repsofchrist]

You guys are awesome! Always good for a quick reply.

I should've put more info in the original post. So here it is:

I just ordered the supension, and want to put the spacers in when I do the install. I won't be running a rear stut bar now, but there is real good chance of running one in the future so I'll probably go with longer studs right off the bat.

Obviously no pic yet since I don't even have the parts yet.

I guess I'm just trying to see what others have done and if they're happy with it. I'd like it to sit level but I'd rather have the rear end a little high, than a little low if it came down to it.

Thanx again.

 

[Stein]

Going by what you said, and if you're gonna use longer studs anyhow, do the 1/2".
I used Paranoid Fabrications, and everything was smooth. Even quick to respond to email questions.

 

[chev78]

I didn't think I would need spacers for the swap I am doing this spring on my 04, but now you guys got me wondering now...

I have a 04 fxt that will get 04 sti struts plus sti crucial race springs (essentially same as jdm STI pinks, but progressive). I didn't think I would sag in the back with these, but now I wonder...

Gurus... chime in...

 

[a13n0rma1]

I had the crucial springs with STI struts on my 05 FXT.

I had a 3/8" spacer and it was about perfect

 

[chev78]

Thanks for the feedback... In hind-sight, would have you gone with 1/2 spacers on your crucials (I don't mind getting longer studs b/c/ I am already running a rear strut bar) instead of 3/8 ones?

 

[The Rookie]

I have o4 STi on my SF, no spacers, no sag.

Simon

 

[Straycatkid]

Would any of those Paranoid spacers fit a 98?

 

[repsofchrist]

I just ordered the 1/2" spacer with longer studs. Fingers crossed.

I'll try to post some good before and after pics some time in March. Thanx for all the input.

 

[neoshi]

Thanks for the feedback... In hind-sight, would have you gone with 1/2 spacers on your crucials (I don't mind getting longer studs b/c/ I am already running a rear strut bar) instead of 3/8 ones?

3/8" looks just right with Crucials and my 225/45/17s. I think any higher would make an obvious gap.

 

[Duderotomy]

Would any of those Paranoid spacers fit a 98?

yup they'll fit... The GD impreza version should fit best I believe.

 

[pete]

Just ordered 3/8" spacers for my GR2 + STI spings, can't wait to drop the Foz.

 

[singincanary]

Can you use a 3/8" spacer and still fit a strut bar? May as well put longer studs on, right?

 

[neoshi]

1/4" + strut bar = yes
3/8" + strut bar = no, need longer studs
1/2" + strut bar = no, need longer studs

and for the longer studs, paranoid is trying threaded holes:

 

[stan_t]

^^ I like that approach! Pretty clever.

Stan

 

[fourortwowheels]

i just got some 3/8" paranoid spacers and mine didnt come w/ those threaded inserts...