Advice needed - 2008 Impreza RX rear axle
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Advice needed - 2008 Impreza RX rear axle
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To cut a long story short, I'm in the middle of an AWD conversion on a non-Subaru car, and we have picked up a 2008 Subaru Impreza RX complete rear axle, which we plan to use on the car. I have a few questions that I am hoping some of you may have the answers to?
To cut a long story short, I'm in the middle of an AWD conversion on a non-Subaru car, and we have picked up a 2008 Subaru Impreza RX complete rear axle, which we plan to use on the car. I have a few questions that I am hoping some of you may have the answers to?
- Are there any differences between the RX and the WRX rear suspension mounting on the axle? for example, would a WRX rear Coilover bolt onto the RX axle?
- Which Impreza model rear diff comes with an LSD as standard, and would fit this axle? I have seen a few online, some state LSD and some don't mention it, however, they have the same ratio's, is this a case of the seller not knowing it has an LSD or is only some models LSD?
- Further from question 2, do WRX diffs mount up to the RX axle? From pictures, the diff mount points look identical.
- Does anyone have any good stores/websites in the UK that sell uprated suspension components for this? Such as lighter/motorsport lower arms, Coilovers, uprated bushes etc.
- Lastly, does anyone know the true model code of a Subaru Impreza 2008 RX? I keep reading conflicting information online, would be good to know exactly what to search for.
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Impreza GEN3 models (Model year 2008 -2014)
Impreza and UK WRX (narrow body) - Model code G12
WRX STI (wide body) - Model code G22
For UK 2008 1.5L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH3 (complete code GH3AK3W)
For UK 2008 2.0L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH7 (complete code GH7AK5W)
For UK 2008 2.5L Impreza WRX Model code GHE (complete code GHEAKFD)
Impreza and UK WRX (narrow body) - Model code G12
WRX STI (wide body) - Model code G22
For UK 2008 1.5L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH3 (complete code GH3AK3W)
For UK 2008 2.0L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH7 (complete code GH7AK5W)
For UK 2008 2.5L Impreza WRX Model code GHE (complete code GHEAKFD)
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Impreza GEN3 models (Model year 2008 -2014)
Impreza and UK WRX (narrow body) - Model code G12
WRX STI (wide body) - Model code G22
For UK 2008 1.5L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH3 (complete code GH3AK3W)
For UK 2008 2.0L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH7 (complete code GH7AK5W)
For UK 2008 2.5L Impreza WRX Model code GHE (complete code GHEAKFD)
Impreza and UK WRX (narrow body) - Model code G12
WRX STI (wide body) - Model code G22
For UK 2008 1.5L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH3 (complete code GH3AK3W)
For UK 2008 2.0L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH7 (complete code GH7AK5W)
For UK 2008 2.5L Impreza WRX Model code GHE (complete code GHEAKFD)
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If you want to do some parts comparisons across the three models try these pages
1.5L R
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
2.0L R
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...ar_suspension/
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
2.5L WRX
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...ar_suspension/
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
1.5L R
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
2.0L R
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...ar_suspension/
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
2.5L WRX
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...ar_suspension/
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/
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For UK 2008 2.0L Impreza R(X) Body Model code GH7 (complete code GH7AK5W)
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