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new struts for 04 WRX
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:48 pm
by Mr Kleen
I'm doing some research on struts and I think I'm going to go with the KYB AGX units. I had them on my 2000 Si and they were great. one issue I'm having is that most web sites list their AGX's as "2002~2003 WRX" and I have an '04. is this really an issue?
that got me to thinking (yeah, I know, trouble ahead...) didn't the '05 WRX switch to an inverted strut? should I convert while I'm replacing the springs and shocks? what would be involved? is it worth the effort for a street car that only sees 1 track day and maybe 2 autoX a season?
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:54 pm
by Sabre
I will tell you something, I have had a bad experience with the inverted struts. It's a VERY common problem to get "klunking" because of the lack of good lubrication (It's always very important to keep well lubed
This might only be on the STI struts though, aftermarkets might be ok.
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:20 pm
by complacent
Are the struts you are looking at made specifically for the 04 WRX? I ask because there are some small differences in the strut diameter from 02-03, 04. recall reading somewhere on nabisco about ppl having to use washers, etc to stop some klunking.
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:02 pm
by Mr Kleen
yeah Colin, that's what I'm finding so far today... I wish TireRack was closer to the best price I've found, because I hate to call them up for info and then buy someplace else. the price difference is enough to purchase that Progress rear sway bar I've got my eye on...
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:31 pm
by spazegun2213
Do you want coil overs? I know someone looking to get rid of 1 maybe 2 sets.
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 5:32 pm
by Mr Kleen
only if they're in perfect shape and they're dirt cheep.
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:02 pm
by spazegun2213
he has ones with only 300mi on them, they are in great condition, although, he wants 1500 for that set, I"ll ask about the other set which might be from 1-1.5K
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:34 pm
by drwrx
I checked some on-line sources and it looks like KYBs part numbers only match-up to the 02-03 WRX. But I'm not certain that means they can't be used. I know the srings are deffinitely different from the 02/03 and the 04/05, but again, that doesn't mean they won't work. I'm shocked that they don't have a model speced for the 04-05. Here is a write up on a 04 WRX on nasioc with AGXs (
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ht=AGX+WRX)
By the way, if your thinking of the Konis STOP! I have done strut inserts before and they are a major PITA! I would recommend you buy a finished set from Teagues (
http://www.boxer4racing.com/wrxparts.htm) they have them for $829 minus a $200 core charge (you send them your old struts).