The Official Coilover/Strut swap fitment guide!

[xXGTBspecXx]

This thread has been taken over and maintained / updated by "chuckthefuk" .

Here is a list of the Impreza coilovers/struts & spring combo that will swap to your Legacy!
- Currently only 89-09 Legacy is listed.
- No 2008+ impreza info. Sorry

---> NOTE <-----
USDM MY04 STI Applies to all GD model listings below

JDM MY01~MY04 STI Applies to all GD models listings below

USDM MY05~07 STi "FRONT" are a no go for all models.. unless you want to modify the lower bolt holes

USDM MY05~07 STI Rears will fit all GD model listings below

USDM GD Wagon struts are compatible with the GD models below but are more narrow then Sedan/STi models. Requires some aid/modification to meet alignment specs.


1989-94 (BC = Sedan (Includes SS) | BJ = Wagon (low roof) | BF = (Wagon (raised roof)
/////////Front/////Rear
GC 93-01 yes///////yes <-- direct bolt in
GD 02-07 yes///////no <-- Rotate front top hat
BE 00-04 yes///////no <-- Rotate front top hat

1995-99 (Includes BD = Sedan (Includes SUS) | BK = Wagon (low roof) | BG = Wagon Outback (raised roof)
/////////Front/////Rear
GC 93-01 yes///////no <-- Requires BD/K/G or GD rear top hat and matching perch
GD 02-07 yes///////yes <-- Rotate front top hat
BE 00-04 yes///////no <-- front = direct bolt in


2000-04 (Includes BE = Sedan (Includes Outback) | BH = Wagon (includes Outback) | BT = Baja (Truck / UTE)

NOTE: -Rear Suspension is Multi-Link not MacPherson struts

////////Front///////Rear
GC 93-01 yes///////no <-- front = direct bolt in
GD 02-07 yes////////no <-- Rotate front top hat
BL 05-09 yes////////no <-- Requires BD/K/G/E/H or GC/D front rotated top hat.


2005-2009 (Includes BL = Sedan | BP = Wagon )
BL/////Front///////Rear
GC 93-01 no///////no
GD 02-07 no////////no

BP/////Front///////Rear
GC 93-01 no///////no
GD 02-07 no////////no


Other info.
This is a direct bolt on list. No modifications besides turning the top hat or replacing the top hat.

I will update the list for rear top hat replacements.. but for now this is good

please feel free to post what else you know fits what and il add it to the list!!

[Specv118]

So what I get out of this thread is I want wrx wagon rear struts & springs to avoid the saggy butt issue? Only real question I have .. this is for a bg as well

[Sambo]

Anyone know about forester struts on an outback? trying to go up alittle bit... been low now gotta get high.

i cant seem to find anything on here about forester to leggy swaps

[95USsubaru]

okay ive been wondering this for a while and idk if its on the boards, not to sure.

I have an 05 Leggo sedan. trying to raise it. really want to put it on forrester springs to give it a little bit of a lift. not looking for anything crazy. what I really want to have is pretty much the same set up as the old SUS suspension system they had for the legacys. but really im CLUELESS as to what is the best, most cost effective way to get this done. I read before that if I just get the forrester springs, id be good for a 2" lift but I cant remember if that was for my old BD or this one. so please... HALP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[95USsubaru]

okay ive been wondering this for a while and idk if its on the boards, not to sure.

I have an 05 Leggo sedan. trying to raise it. really want to put it on forrester springs to give it a little bit of a lift. not looking for anything crazy. what I really want to have is pretty much the same set up as the old SUS suspension system they had for the legacys. but really im CLUELESS as to what is the best, most cost effective way to get this done. I read before that if I just get the forrester springs, id be good for a 2" lift but I cant remember if that was for my old BD or this one. so please... HALP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow, im a lazy piece of crap lol. literally just found about 10 threads that gave all the info.

[Dopefish]

Reviving this old thread. It may be more relevant soon as some of these cars are able to be imported into the US now. For example, I now own a RHD JDM 1996 Subaru Legacy GT-B wagon in mint condition. The main problem I had with it was that the right-rear strut was seized. The struts are still available to buy new but they're almost $600 ea. before shipping from Japan. I wanted to maintain as close to factory comfort as possible so here's what worked for me.

Struts: KYB EXCEL-G/GR-2 2004-2007 **WAGON ONLY**
Springs: King Springs 2004-2007 Impreza Standard Height

This maintained the correct height of the rear with no sag and no spacers needed. I went from yellow struts with black springs to black struts with yellow springs.

Aside from the struts and springs I used OEM parts for the rest.

20320AA113 STRUT MOUNT F
20321AA201 HELPER F PAI22
20322AE01A DUST COVER F
20323FA000 SPRING SEAT UP
20325FA000 RUBBER SEAT UP
20326AA000 SPACER STRUT F
20326AA120 DUST SEAL STRU
20327AC000 CAP
20371AA041 HELPER R PAI22
20372FE010 DUST COVER R S
20375FC001 RUBBER SEAT R
20390FE010 MOUNT STRUT R

So basically an entirely fresh, new setup for each corner. Did an alignment afterwards. Maxed out the front camber adjustment so some more adjustable bolts may be necessary. It's not too far out though. Since we don't have any of these cars in the US I used the specs for a 98-99 USDM Legacy GT Wagon.


Target specs (left side listed only, just swap it for the right side)

Front
Camber: 0.4 to -0.6
Caster: 4.1 to 2.1
Toe: -0.17 to 0.17

Total Toe: -0.33 to 0.33
Steer Ahead: -0.05 to 0.05

Rear
Camber: -0.2 to -1.7
Toe: -0.17 to 0.17

Total Toe: -0.33 to 0.33
Thrust Angle: -0.33 to 0.33


Measurements before alignment

Front Left
Camber: -1.3
Caster: 2.6
Toe: -0.23

Front Right
Camber: -1.4
Caster: 2.8
Toe: -0.38

Total Toe: -0.61
Steer Ahead: 0.07

Rear Left
Camber: -0.4
Toe: 0.23

Rear Right
Camber: -0.3
Toe: -0.18

Total Toe: 0.05
Thrust Angle: 0.21


Measurements after alignment

Front Left
Camber: -1.0
Caster: 2.6
Toe: 0.03

Front Right
Camber: -0.8
Caster: 2.8
Toe: -0.02

Total Toe: 0.01
Steer Ahead: 0.03

Rear Left
Camber: -0.4
Toe: -0.03

Rear Right
Camber: -0.4
Toe: -0.01

Total Toe: -0.02
Thrust Angle: -0.02