05' STi stock struts work on 10' Forester?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by AutoxSTi, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. AutoxSTi

    AutoxSTi Member

    Just wondering if this will work. I have my stock STi struts that I'll be sending to get rebuilt and revalved slightly stiffer. Twas going to match this up with my swift/RCE yeller springs to lower it. Anyone got any thoughts?
     
    AutoxSTi, Jun 18, 2011
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  2. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    nope
     
    b reel, Jun 18, 2011
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  3. AutoxSTi

    AutoxSTi Member

    How bout 08'-10' STi struts? Or any other year or model for that matter.
     
    AutoxSTi, Jun 18, 2011
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  4. shu

    shu Member

    You can use struts from a 08-11 WRX, but not the STI. Hub mount thickness is your problem.
     
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    shu, Jul 16, 2011
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  5. AutoxSTi

    AutoxSTi Member


    Just saw a thread from a few guys on subaruforester.org using 08-11 wrx struts to confirm.
     
    AutoxSTi, Jul 16, 2011
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  6. John

    John Active Member

    Wont work.

    Forester is 5x110 and STI is 5x114.

    You can however use 02 - 07 WRX struts I believe
     
    John, Jul 16, 2011
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  7. AutoxSTi

    AutoxSTi Member

    So do you think the hub thickness is different on the 08-11' wrx than the 10' foresters?
     
    AutoxSTi, Jul 16, 2011
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  8. John

    John Active Member

    hmm i dunno. i bet someone on subaruforester.org knows though. I would ask there. Maybe NASIOC might have some answers too...
     
    John, Jul 17, 2011
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  9. shu

    shu Member

    From my limited research (my wife has a 2011 Forester), you can bolt an 08-11 WRX strut/spring assembly right onto a 2010 Forester and it'll drop the car about 2.5".
     
    shu, Jul 17, 2011
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  10. John

    John Active Member

    i didn't realise it was a 2010 forester. I don't think 02 - 07 WRX will work on it...and if thats the case, 04 STI wont work either.

    Yeah, check out subaruforester.org. I'm sure they have tons of info on suspension swaps.
     
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    John, Jul 17, 2011
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  11. AutoxSTi

    AutoxSTi Member

    I'm sure I can use lowering springs to make it even lower. It has a wheel gap of at least 6 inches at the moment. So 2.5 with stock springs and if I put lowering springs on it, would lower it another 2 inches. Should be more than enough for ground clearance. Hmmm, now to find an 08'-11' wrx OEM suspension for sale. Anyone wanna sell a set for cheap?
     
    AutoxSTi, Jul 17, 2011
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