sti lateral links on wrx?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Sparta, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    My rear lateral links are bent and I found a guy who can sell me 3 off of his 05 sti. Will they be compatible with my 03 wrx wagon and if so can I use one of mine or (2 of mine, 2 of his) to make up for the missing link? As far as I know only 1 link is bent.

    Stephen, do you remember how many were bent if I am mistaken?
     
  2. calmnothing

    calmnothing Shlimp Flied Lice Supporting Member

    you can just hammer the links to unbend them
     
  3. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    He did when he did my alignment. Any body else got some input? Would it be worth it for autox/mountain runnning or should I focus on other parts?
     
  4. calmnothing

    calmnothing Shlimp Flied Lice Supporting Member

    i think it would induce understeer which would be bad for your handling. You also need all 4 links
     
  5. BrianGT

    BrianGT Banned

    If you are going to buy the STi links, buy new ones. I wouldn't trust a set of 3 used ones.

    I made the mistake of buying a pair of used control arms that were "in perfect" condition, and one was bent like this:
    http://www.briangt.com/gallery/sti/ca_f

    Luckily I was able to get a refund and return them to the guy.

    If you are going to be a cheap ass, just buy a single new wrx one from the dealer.
     
  6. AK_Raptor

    AK_Raptor Member

    Where can i find some new oem STI links I just found out i got a bent one too
     
  7. baddriver

    baddriver Active Member

    I was reading a post on bbs.legacyforums.org just today and I think the sedan links MAY be longer than those for the wagon.

    I'm sure someone here who actually knows what they are talking about will chime in to the rescue.
     
  8. calmnothing

    calmnothing Shlimp Flied Lice Supporting Member

    They are longer. It might make your tires rub depending on your suspension setup and it will almost induce some understeer.
     
  9. AK_Raptor

    AK_Raptor Member

    eh anyone would be a great help or do i need to buy the whole set
     

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