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Multi Fitment Coil overs
Posted:
Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:54 pmby Boostaddict
Hey Guys
Was just wondering what coil overs would fit my 07 TB Sti other then the specified liberty 04-08??
Like wrx Sti 04-07 ???? Etc Etc
Looking for the gurus here??
Cheers Big Ears
Dan
Re: Multi Fitment Coil overs
Posted:
Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:08 pmby paggaz
08+ WRX or 09+ Forester fronts will bolt in (although the Foz ones might have different dampening rates)
Gen 3 rears are bolt in.
Gen 3 fronts will work but will require aftermarket Gen 4 strut tops.
I have a set of Gen 3 coilovers in mine with OEM gen4 strut tops from the billies. It required custom bushes to be made so the strut tops sat tight on the strut.
Re: Multi Fitment Coil overs
Posted:
Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:43 amby Boostaddict
So we dont really have exactly the same as something else like the 04-07 Sti for example.!
Just trolling around looking for a good deal and can see soooo many different types!!
Re: Multi Fitment Coil overs
Posted:
Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:21 amby paggaz
Nope, unfortunately not.
All pre-08 WRXs have a full McPherson strut system. The difference is the Liberty multi-link rear which means the bottom of the rears have a single bush and a bolt, whereas pre-08 WRX rears have two bolts (identical system to the front).
The only WRX bit of kit we can use is the front 08+ WRX (or 08+ STI or 09+ Forester). The rear top hats from the 08+ WRX will fit, however, apparently the bottom bush and bolt is the wrong size for a Liberty. (and vice-versa; there have been people who have tried to fit Gen4 Liberty rears into a SH Forester but it didn't work)
Re: Multi Fitment Coil overs
Posted:
Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:35 amby Boostaddict
paggaz wrote:Nope, unfortunately not.
All pre-08 WRXs have a full McPherson strut system. The difference is the Liberty multi-link rear which means the bottom of the rears have a single bush and a bolt, whereas pre-08 WRX rears have two bolts (identical system to the front).
The only WRX bit of kit we can use is the front 08+ WRX (or 08+ STI or 09+ Forester). The rear top hats from the 08+ WRX will fit, however, apparently the bottom bush and bolt is the wrong size for a Liberty. (and vice-versa; there have been people who have tried to fit Gen4 Liberty rears into a SH Forester but it didn't work)
Well doesnt that just burst my bubble....
But thanks for the explanation... Spot on for info
+1 for your post sir.
Re: Multi Fitment Coil overs
Posted:
Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:38 amby paggaz
No worries mate!
Don't worry, it burst my bubble too when I was looking for coilovers
