freekwonder Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 So the strut from a '89 Subaru DL should work? Quote Link to comment
71ka510 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 look into what you are replacing with if froma junkyard...... some of those struts/shocks are not NLA as a new part, so if you blow one, you have to junk yard hunt another Quote Link to comment
REDnGOLD Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I will have to try this for my 610. Just a quick question on this subaru struts. The 4WD wagon & sedan & station wagon have 3 different KYB parts number. So, that i know which one i can ask for if they ask me to be specific. Went to KYB online just to see the parts number &..... 4wd wagon: 341065 2door sedan & station wagon: 341216 4door sedan: 341063 IDK the difference among the 3. Quote Link to comment
slowmomiata Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 i did this swap, it super slammed me, i hate it, i am tucking 1.5" of stock rubber on stock rims, if you run high offset and barely clear your body or dont clear your body, dont do the setup, i am now making shock extenders myself to raise the shaft so i can lift the car back up so i can put my rims back on.... really annoying, i am sure this is a great setup if youre running little rims with little offset but it will not clean 16x8 0 offset wheels at all so dont try.... 1 Quote Link to comment
riot936 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hhhhmmmm I wonder if I could use these on the front of my 620 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Has anyone thought about the heavier load that the top and bottom shock mount must now bear? The usual spring location is in front of the wheel and is accounted for in the design. Normally there is zero load on the shock until there is suspension movement. Now the entire weight of the back of the car is stressing both upper and lower mounts at all times and even more so during a bump. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Has anyone thought about the heavier load that the top and bottom shock mount must now bear? The usual spring location is in front of the wheel and is accounted for in the design. Normally there is zero load on the shock until there is suspension movement. Now the entire weight of the back of the car is stressing both upper and lower mounts at all times and even more so during a bump. I see your point, but its not like this is the first time this is being done... everyone runs the same style when coilovers are used and Ive never heard of any failure. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Guess it's ok then. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Guess it's ok then. If I were to do something like major off-roading/rallying in the 510 with something like this, it might be wise to strengthen those areas for the large bumps and drops you would take, but I dont see a normal pothole or speedbump being able to rip through the rear mounts. Quote Link to comment
510T Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 If I were to do something like major off-roading/rallying in the 510 with something like this, it might be wise to strengthen those areas for the large bumps and drops you would take, but I dont see a normal pothole or speedbump being able to rip through the rear mounts. To add, in my near decade of 510 obsession I have only seen or heard of control arm failure when using very heavy springs in the stock location or rally cars using the stock location. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yeah me too. The stock location is forward of the wheel and this gives it a 3.8 to one mechanical advantage to compress the spring. Spring rates of over 1,100 pounds are common for this. This cracks or breaks the crossmember. Quote Link to comment
'70dime Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I will have to try this for my 610.Just a quick question on this subaru struts. The 4WD wagon & sedan & station wagon have 3 different KYB parts number. So, that i know which one i can ask for if they ask me to be specific. Went to KYB online just to see the parts number &..... 4wd wagon: 341065 2door sedan & station wagon: 341216 4door sedan: 341063 IDK the difference among the 3. I tried to figure out the difference with KYB with no luck, but NAPA also list three PN for the rear on a subaru. 71223SS: Extended - 17.375, Compressed - 11.25, Travel - 6.125 71222SS: Extended - 17.25, Compressed - 11.25, Travel - 6 71268: Extended - 16.75, Compressed - 10.625, Travel - 6.125 71223SS & 71268 both have a note that says w/o air suspension, I'm not sure if that implys that 71222SS is for air suspension but just so you know. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Result.aspx?N=599001+101988+50068+27853&Ntt=&Ne=25000&Ntk=Keyword Quote Link to comment
jser12 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 No weld project.... May give this a shot one day soon. Quote Link to comment
5dimer Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 i did this swap, it super slammed me, i hate it, i am tucking 1.5" of stock rubber on stock rims, if you run high offset and barely clear your body or dont clear your body, dont do the setup, i am now making shock extenders myself to raise the shaft so i can lift the car back up so i can put my rims back on.... really annoying, i am sure this is a great setup if youre running little rims with little offset but it will not clean 16x8 0 offset wheels at all so dont try.... I have 0 offset wheels and they fit fine. But the ride height is very low all the way up. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I have 0 offset wheels and they fit fine. But the ride height is very low all the way up. Will i be tucking on this setup? I'm gonna be running 15x7 +0 all around 280zx struts in the front. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 if anyone's looking for the struts new, here's the link. http://www.carpartkings.com/kyb-rear-right-suspension-strut-assembly-341065.html Quote Link to comment
REDnGOLD Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 im sure a lot of you 510 owners have done this. How did you manage to remove/replace the bushing? I have a swivel press that i have used but it wont budge. I've searched google & youtube fr answers & found a few using drill press & others have using torch to burn the bushings (I dont think i'll be doing this). So, what did you use to remove the bushing? Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Drill a few holes into the bushing then try pressing it out, If all else fails just keep hacking away with the drill. Quote Link to comment
REDnGOLD Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I did that too Richard before i used the press but I ended up w/ 2 broken drill bits (iFAILed). Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 :blink: That shouldn't happen... Definitely don't torch them, gas cartridge+heat= bigger fail! Maybe get a better drill bit or a bigger press? Quote Link to comment
REDnGOLD Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 :blink: That shouldn't happen... Definitely don't torch them, gas cartridge+heat= bigger fail! Maybe get a better drill bit or a bigger press? this is what i'm aiming to get. I have to make a trip to homedepot to see if they have a press for rental. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 sorry to bring this back up but are his coilovers all the way up and the car is that low? Quote Link to comment
Mg3playa Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Ok just ordered my struts from the parts store. Ok so were is everyone getting the spring and coilver set from???? Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Ok just ordered my struts from the parts store. Ok so were is everyone getting the spring and coilver set from???? good luck man Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I think a lot of guys are just getting eBay Honda civic threaded sleeves and springs. Just make sure you get the right length. If you want higher quality stuff get it from ground control or techno toy tuning. 1 Quote Link to comment
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