piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Do classics with steel wishbones use the same drop links as classics with alloy wishbones?

Reason being, I have new billet drop links for my classic that's got steel wishbones and I may change to alloy wishbones.

Lillyart14

Different on the front, same on the rear. My imported Classic had alloy wishbones and require a different front droplink as the wishbone has a little 'lip' on them for the droplink to fit into. Found that out the hard way with my whiteline's last year...

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the reply mate, so basically my current drop links are a no go with alloy arms?

Lillyart14

Correct, if your current ones are designed for a UK model car. got whitleline gold alloy droplinks from a website called subaru4u. Cost close to £100 but worth it. Give them a ring and explain what wishbones you have and they'll steer you right...

Lillyart14

Correct. Get in touch with a website called subaru4u. They'll steer you right. I got white line gold alloy droplinks for just under £100.

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the help. I've looked at their website and they list the GC8 drop links as suiting both the WRX and STI, I can only assume that means they'll work with both steel and alloy wishbones?

dj219957

wrx saloon had alloy
wrx wagon had steel

Lillyart14

Just been on there to double-check that. Yes and no. Yes they have them on both models, no because they are slightly different. Like I said, ring them, because I didn't and ended up having to order another set.

AS Performance

iTrader: (4)

wouldn't personally use solid links with alloy arms regardless of various companies offering kits to adapt them

we stock Whiteline, SuperPro, Powerflex, Eibach, Tein, etc. alignment & suspension products and simply simply the "best" option for your needs / budget

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

What would be the best option for changing to alloy arms? When I say solid drop links, they are floflex alloy ones with poly bushes.

AS Performance

iTrader: (4)

as stated i would not use the solid alloy type links combined with alloy arms - they are articulated as std because of the angle of the mountings and we find the solid ones cause stiction issues........

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the advice, I've opted to stick with my steel arms and billet drop links that are designed for them.