Having owned the WRX for almost 16 years and covering near 100,000 miles in that time, it is fair to say that the suspension could do with a refresh.

I have the usual shock knock so looking at those options at the moment, but if I am having work done in this area, what else should I be considering doing to help getting things back to a more solid feeling? I have already replaced the front drop links.

I don't have bottomless pockets so any suggestions need to be considerate of a limited budget. I would love to go polly Bush throughout but that is big bucks with labour on top.

So to sum up, what key things should I consider that won't break the bank?

Thanks
Ian

 

To be honest it's likely all the rubber bushes will be very tired now, but new shocks, and the change the worst bushes that budget will allow, you don't have to go polly you could just replace with oem rubber, might save a few quid

 

In the order I would replace bushings:

Group N lateral and trailing arm bushings
Gearbox Group N mount
Rear diff outrigger bushings, Powerflex are pretty cheap and decent
Group N front control arm rear bushings
Rear diff subframe mount, either Group N or poly
Group N engine mounts

Basically anything that moves I would stick with Group N or OE rubber due to poly needing regular maintenance to keep them at their best. Before anything though replace anything that is obviously worn and make sure to get a decent alignment after all the work.

 

Thanks for the advice both