05 Shocks and Springs to a 01

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04 May 2007 | 03:50 PM

Charles aka Charlie

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05 Shocks and Springs to a 01

Hi There!

Can anybody confirm that the shocks and springs off a 2005 WRX are a direct fit onto a 2001 WRX?

I realise the said struts are inverted and better than previous model years, but I just wanted to confirm I'd need nothing additional to swap them over?

You comments are appreciated

Charlie

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07 May 2007 | 11:52 AM

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07 May 2007 | 12:16 PM

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I thought the top mounts changes when the cars went from bug to blob shaped, but don't quote me. Something to do with the tapering of the springs

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07 May 2007 | 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JonMc

I thought the top mounts changes when the cars went from bug to blob shaped, but don't quote me. Something to do with the tapering of the springs

Interesting and thanks, but can anybody confirm 100%?

Pretty please

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08 May 2007 | 10:32 AM

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I'm think the diameter of the top of the rear strut is larger on a blobeye. This can be overcome if you have all the rear spring cups and topmounts from the later car.

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08 May 2007 | 02:30 PM

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IIRC even though the struts are inverted the top fitting is still the same diameter.

Charlie, give 'fuzz' a PM (aka Andy @ powerstation), I'm sure he'll be able to confirm..

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08 May 2007 | 02:34 PM

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I've PM'd Andy (aka Fuzz) whom, I'm sure, will be able to confirm this..

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08 May 2007 | 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonius

I've PM'd Andy (aka Fuzz) whom, I'm sure, will be able to confirm this..

Thanks mate

Let me know via a PM

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09 May 2007 | 01:46 PM

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Struts - same
Springs - different..
Top mounts- different.

If you take struts, springs and top mounts off the 2005 it will go straight on the 2001 car.
Individual parts wont swap without the others.

Andy

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