[3Boxes]

I want to add some bracing to my Forester XT but I need to know how many of the braces are the same parts as WRXs use and how many are Forester specific.

This thread http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/forums/showthread.php?t=2362 shows that the lower H Brace needs to be for a Forester and not a WRX but will the top strut brace from a WRX fit? Are there other braces available for these cars?

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

dont fully take my word on it , but I'm sure they are the same

 

[stikid]

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Hello, I had a wrx wagon rear bar made by sti, and it would not fit my 05 fxt, also if you have a larger intercooler the front strut bar is tight?? Thanks

 

[twg]

I have a Cusco STI front strut tower brace...

not a drop in, but with a bit of massaging, does fit... it does tend to hit the AC refill cap... but not too bad...

 

[singincanary]

How about the rear V-brace?

 

[tre36]

I have whiteline front and rear bars for WRX. Sedan bar up front and wagon bar in the rear.

 

[3Boxes]

Do the WRX under car braces fit the Forester?

 

[Porter]

I have whiteline front and rear bars for WRX. Sedan bar up front and wagon bar in the rear.

It should be sedan bar up front and STi sedan bar in the rear.

 

[Porter]

Do the WRX under car braces fit the Forester?

Some do, some do not. It depends on the specific mounting points used.

 

[tre36]

It should be sedan bar up front and STi sedan bar in the rear.

I am using the Whiteline Q/R WRX wagon bar in the rear. No way would I use a Whiteline rear sedan bar due to the bigger strut brackets. That involves more cutting of the strut covers and upholstery.

Different makes vary in design so you can use either sedan or wagon bars if you wish.

 

[Porter]

I am using the Whiteline Q/R WRX wagon bar in the rear. No way would I use a Whiteline rear sedan bar due to the bigger strut brackets. That involves more cutting of the strut covers and upholstery.

Different makes vary in design so you can use either sedan or wagon bars if you wish.

I was referring to the sway bars, not the strut tower bars. I didn't read the thread through properly, sorry.

The wagon rear strut tower bar definitely fits cleaner with a notch in the upholstery, and allows you to retain the plastic cap. The quick disconnect works well if you get a Q version.

Front strut tower bars are the same for the wagon and sedan.

 

[Jeffn]

ANyone make an FXT specific front strut bar?

 

[Porter]

ANyone make an FXT specific front strut bar?

It's the same fitment as the STi. Why do you need an FXT-specific one?

Just curious.

 

[tre36]

ANyone make an FXT specific front strut bar?

^^^ What porter said.

If you source any Forester specific strut bars, the only difference is the price and maybe the part numbers. When I was looking at Whiteline strut bars for the Foresters, that was what I encountered. I met up with Subiegal to see the different pieces. The strut bars specific to Impreza were identical to the Forester specific bars. There wasn't any design difference. There was just a different part number stamp to it and the price for the Forester bar was more. I just ended up buying the cheaper Impreza strut bars.

 

[Jeffn]

Merci...

 

[Scoobyslack]

Some do, some do not. It depends on the specific mounting points used.

The model year would help determine that, correct?

 

[Forester 2.5 XTi]

What year are you asking about for the lower braces? It'll depend because the track width varies.