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Old 10 January 2012, 01:11 AM
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can any one tell me if the wrx f/struts are same as the forester mine has a knock could it be strut top
mines a forester 1999 turbo uk and i have struts from my old wrx
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Old 10 January 2012, 07:42 AM
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Yes they will fit,I'm running impreza struts on mine mate
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mr rear left shock started knocking last week, had em changed monday and the spring had snapped in half too( no wonder it was knocking loud) strut was leaking as well....£630 later ggrrrrrrrrr
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Originally Posted by STIG3105
can any one tell me if the wrx f/struts are same as the forester mine has a knock could it be strut top
mines a forester 1999 turbo uk and i have struts from my old wrx
thanks for any help
Hi - this is a good site for checking part nos and compatability between different Subaru models. Cheers, Tim.

http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/
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thanks for all the help i will stick one on at the weekend ,if its still knocking must ba a lower ball joint ,,
thanks alot
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the WRX strut fits BUT its shorter than the equivalent Forester item so not a straight swap........

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Originally Posted by stockcar
the WRX strut fits BUT its shorter than the equivalent Forester item so not a straight swap........

alyn
how much shorter i was thinking of fitting the 2 front ones.
mine is high on the front as it is so shorter might be better
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Originally Posted by lee67
mr rear left shock started knocking last week, had em changed monday and the spring had snapped in half too( no wonder it was knocking loud) strut was leaking as well....£630 later ggrrrrrrrrr

Did not pay that much for 4 brand new shocks and P1 springs .
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