New WRX shock pivot thinner than original? (With photo)
 

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hi guys just fitted some KYB Excel G rear shocks to my car at the weekend and my first thoughts was how much thinner the inner strut is compared to my original is this normal or do I need the ultra Sr's mine is a 2005 Impreza WRX so though only STI's had the sr's. Thanks for any help just want to check there correct. Iv added a photo thanks lee

Did you fit some bump stops?

No I didn't,unless it's already in the rubber boot off my other shock are these correct? Thanks lee

The struts will be fine. But, you have to have bump stops.
The original inverted struts have internal bump stops.
You need external bump stops to fit on the 22mm damper rod.

KYB 910046 dust boot and bump stops

Ah I see bugger, Iv seen the kits for around £60 online need to take them off again now then :brickwall:lol1:

Just found these are they correct? http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=311828185750&cat egory=174092&pm=1&ds=0&t=1500914557390&cspheader=1

Thanks for your help mate

Or these?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-AXLE-KYB-SHOCK-ABSORBER-DUST-COVER-BUMP-STOP-KIT-KYB910046-/272220164106?fits=Model%3AImpreza&hash=item3f61961 00a%3Ag%3AuygAAOSw3mpXGeUe&_trkparms=pageci%253A16 6c4da4-708f-11e7-a1f1-74dbd180fea4%257Cparentrq%253A757a8b6115d0ab1d1174 0757fffc75d7%257Ciid%253A5

Thanks 2pot! Been a great help, il get them ordered.

Hey guys. Just bought the exact same items. So before fitting I need

1: bump stops.
2: dust covers.


Correct?

would you need a kit per shock? And does that kit fit the Impreza wagon 2002 shocks? Or would I require a different kit?

Did you buy kyb struts 334302 and 334303?

boxes say 334356 & 334357

The seller checked against my reg for the correct struts so I can only assume I have the right ones for the vehicle.

Have you got a bug or a blob wagon?

bug wagon.

The wagon struts you've listed use the rear blob/hawk top mounts, dust covers and bump stops as used in this thread. See post 17:

https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...ar-struts.html

The spring will also have a smaller top diameter coil.

Bug rear springs are not tapered and use the same 90mm rear stop shown in the thread, but a different dust boot - KYB 910072 - that kit does both rears.

They use this style of rear top mount
http://rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk/st...ount-2000-2002
These fit the struts I listed.

Thanks for the help 2pot much appreciated. I'll get the correct kit and chuck it at the mechanic now :)

I'd definitely check which springs and top mounts you've actually got, to make certain.

I'm positive they are still the factory fitted and have never been touched, if that's the case would the top mounts and springs need replacing as well to match the kyb's, or would the existing (originals) match with the new kyb's? (The springs are fine I've had them checked already). I've no idea about the top mounts until they come off.

Thanks for your patience, it's a bit of a minefield matching all these parts up.

If you've got bugeye rear top mounts (in which case you've got bug springs) you need kyb 334302 & 334303 and kyb 910072

If you've got blob/hawk rear top mounts (in which case you've got blob/hawk springs) you need kyb 334356 & 334357 and kyb 910046

hi 2pot these arrived today,I'm going to fit them at the weekend is there any modification needed for them or do I just fit them as they are? Thanks lee

Got my excel-g fitted yesterday and what a difference. Good job I got new top mounts regardless as they were rotten when they came off.

Its also solved 90% of the rattling, knocking and creaks coming form the rear so that's good as well.

If your springs are standard ride height? Use the bump stops as they are.

yeah there standard,thanks mate

2pot will these be ok for the front shock absorbers to? I'm on with anouther set of excel g for the front.thanks for your help.

Nope.
For normal front ride height:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KYB-Front-...QAAOSwjg1ZkFfm