Hawk WRX Wagon rear suspension - sanity check!
Sorry, I know there are loads of threads about this and I've just spent the last hour or so trawling through the search function. I think I've worked out what I need, but would some kind soul mind sanity checking for me before I hit the button please?
I have the usual knocking rear struts on my 2006 hawk WRX wagon. I intend to replace with the 'right way up' KYB Excel-G units. Not interested in lowering springs so will reuse the existing units - I'm hoping this is as close to stock as I can get without selling my organs for OEM units. I've found these shocks: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Right...sAAMXQVERS4S2N http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Left-...EAAOxydlFS4S2Q ...and these top-mounts/dust covers: http://www.spring-loaded.co.uk/prodd...n~Kit~-~910046 Am I on the right track? Thanks in advance :) |
Looks right to me.
You could do it bit cheaper though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KYB-Rear-L...UAAOSwdndUlbnc or less, from France http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-abso...0AAOSw7FRWX2ff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KYB-Rear-R...AAAOSwnDxUlcaI or less, from France http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-abso...EAAOSwp5JWX2fe Kyb 910046 - bump stops/dust boots. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Prote...QAAOSw37tWBfNc While you're at it, I'd change the rear top mounts as well. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Left-...sAAMXQCZ1TdN~~ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Right...YAAOxyItRTdOAB |
http://shop.scoobyclinic.com/pedders-complete
What about some Pedders? - although using your own springs? |
Originally Posted by Neeko1988
(Post 11789063)
http://shop.scoobyclinic.com/pedders-complete
What about some Pedders? - although using your own springs? |
Originally Posted by 2pot
(Post 11789070)
Do they fit wagons?
"will not fit ANY Impreza Estate due to kerb weight, or 2006/07 STi with 5x114PCD or Widetrack STi models" |
Originally Posted by 2pot
(Post 11789058)
Looks right to me.
You could do it bit cheaper though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KYB-Rear-L...UAAOSwdndUlbnc or less, from France http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-abso...0AAOSw7FRWX2ff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KYB-Rear-R...AAAOSwnDxUlcaI or less, from France http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-abso...EAAOSwp5JWX2fe Kyb 910046 - bump stops/dust boots. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Prote...QAAOSw37tWBfNc While you're at it, I'd change the rear top mounts as well. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Left-...sAAMXQCZ1TdN~~ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Right...YAAOxyItRTdOAB |
Originally Posted by BenWRXSEI
(Post 11789085)
My good man, you are a hero. May your donkey always be in foal.
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Quick question - I've just ordered all the parts, and have had an email from the top-mount suppliers asking for my reg number. Are the blob and hawk top-mounts different? And what details do I want to give him to ensure they'll fit with the replacement dampers?
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Originally Posted by BenWRXSEI
(Post 11793926)
Quick question - I've just ordered all the parts, and have had an email from the top-mount suppliers asking for my reg number. Are the blob and hawk top-mounts different? And what details do I want to give him to ensure they'll fit with the replacement dampers?
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...1d6eaf9adc.jpg |
Lovely, thank you :)
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Just to close this off. I finally got round to getting my local indy to swap everything over today. There was a slight glitch - it turns out that I've been sent the wrong top-mounts. Fortunately the ones on the car were good as new so I'll just sling the incorrect units back for a refund.
Total spent in that case was: Two shocks @ £77.90 each Rear protection kit @ £19.96 Fitting @ £175 inc VAT So a total cost of £350.76 excluding the bump-stops, and being lazy paying somebody else to fit them. Not bad considering the ludicrous amount Subaru wanted! The ride is also totally transformed, and the knocking is gone. Hooray! :) |
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