KYB GR2 differences from WRX to Legacy to Forester

[GT Wagon]

Exactly WHAT is different about the GR2's that are made for an Impreza vs Legacy vs Forester ? Seeing as you can run WRX suspenion on a Legacy (97 in my case) while using 02 WRX tophats, what specifcally about the GR2 is different ? Or, do they just give them unique part #'s to sell more stock ?

[Huffer]

Probably the valving.

[scottzg]

valving and where the spring seat is welded to the strut body.

[GT Wagon]

Englilsh please, I don't understand those words yet :grin: What does valving refer to ? And what does the spring seat position refer to ?

The reason I ask is that I want to know if GR2's made for a 97 Legacy could be used on say an 01 Forester or even an 02 WRX.

[scottzg]

they may raise or lower the car and the damping is not matched to the spring or vehicle weight.

we don't know exactly what will happen though.

[GT Wagon]

Now that I understand ! Thanks

[deadlydave]

For me, i've got a '95 sedan, with 02 WRX GR-2 struts and stock 02 WRX springs.:

Lowered rear, 3/4" or so.
RAISED front an inch or so.
Better ride, and handling, but looks a little goofy with the front raised slightly, the car doesn't have the raised back/lower front look that it had stock.