Springs Question for 2006 2.5 Wagon

[grander]

Hey guys,

had a good search around here for info... found a few things, but didnt really answer my question.

I'm looking to lower the ride height of my 2006 2.5 wagon by a small amount (20mm).

To be honest it's not about the handling, more about the look.... therefore I dont have the need/budget for full coilover config.


Will a straight swap with the STI springs and stock shocks give me the result I'm after ??


Looking for a good cost effective option.
I know that you get what you pay for as I've modified cars within an inch of their life before... but I dont want a rough ride on this daily driver or spend too much cash.

[hamish_023]

Sti springs are harsh and not that great.

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13739

teins springs + bilsteins bit north of 1k installed and you have a great brand new set up that isn't too hard

[JKeep2.5i]

yeah im after the same thing, to try keep my struts stock and get a lower spring slapped on there as i know billies work best mainly cause the springs are designed for them. anyone know of springs to lower the lib on KYB struts??

[seanmau5]

yeah im after the same thing, to try keep my struts stock and get a lower spring slapped on there as i know billies work best mainly cause the springs are designed for them. anyone know of springs to lower the lib on KYB struts??

Lovels.. You can get super lows which will lower your car around 45-50mm or just the lows which will go approx 30mm I think.. bert_ is selling some lovels

[JKeep2.5i]

yeah im after the same thing, to try keep my struts stock and get a lower spring slapped on there as i know billies work best mainly cause the springs are designed for them. anyone know of springs to lower the lib on KYB struts??

Lovels.. You can get super lows which will lower your car around 45-50mm or just the lows which will go approx 30mm I think.. bert_ is selling some lovels

Sedan or wagon?

[seanmau5]

Sedan I think.. They are $165 per pair, so $330 for 4 plus installation

[JKeep2.5i]

Sedan I think.. They are $165 per pair, so $330 for 4 plus installation

I know there's not alot of difference between the spring rates for sedan to wagons, sorta wanted to stay with wagon springs, don't want my ass on the floor when I load her up

[seanmau5]

Sedan I think.. They are $165 per pair, so $330 for 4 plus installation

I know there's not alot of difference between the spring rates for sedan to wagons, sorta wanted to stay with wagon springs, don't want my ass on the floor when I load her up

$330 for 4 is brand new from Lovel.. You can get wagon ones from them

[grander]

$330 for 4 is brand new from Lovel.. You can get wagon ones from them

So let me catch up here... you're talking Lovell springs that straight swap with my stock springs and retain my stock shocks ?

Are they KYB shocks that are stock in Liberty's ?

[seanmau5]

$330 for 4 is brand new from Lovel.. You can get wagon ones from them

So let me catch up here... you're talking Lovell springs that straight swap with my stock springs and retain my stock shocks ?

Are they KYB shocks that are stock in Liberty's ?

Yes exactly.. I emailed someone about it and the response was that they are compatible with both KYB & Bilstein shocks.. Liberty's were released with KYB shocks, Subaru started to use the Bilsteins in the B Spec Liberty & the STI Liberty (EDIT - STI Liberty's were upgraded B Specs so they had the Bilstein shocks and had STI pink springs put on them)

[Hybrid]

Yes exactly.. I emailed someone about it and the response was that they are compatible with both KYB & Bilstein shocks.. Liberty's were released with KYB shocks, Subaru started to use the Bilsteins in the B Spec Liberty & the STI Liberty (EDIT - STI Liberty's were upgraded B Specs so they had the Bilstein shocks and had STI pink springs put on them)

Am I right though in saying though, if you put Spec B Bilstein's onto a 2.5i you are going to get ride height issues in the front due to the Bilsteins being designed for the heavier load of the GT/3RB, and not the lighter 2.5i?

I'm very much considering the Lovell springs due to the great value, but also considering getting the Spec B Bilsteins wheelpower are selling for the handling, but don't want to come into height issues at the same time.

[hamish_023]

bilstein + tein springs (don't bother with sti pinks) = win win.

[grander]

bilstein + tein springs (don't bother with sti pinks) = win win.

whats this cost versus the lovell springs ??

[hamish_023]

have a look in the vendors section under PHAT GT. teins > lovell's everyday of the week

[seanmau5]

bilstein + tein springs (don't bother with sti pinks) = win win.

whats this cost versus the lovell springs ??

Brand new Bilsteins from Claremont Wheelpower
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUBARU-LIBER ... 2a14a170b3

Tein S-Techs
I got mine for (price removed) - you will need to email Michael (PHAT GT) forumparts@gmail.com for a quote

So you're looking at about $980

I got quoted $165 + GST for a pair of Lovels so $330 + GST for all four.