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Megagarbage and all that open source junk have terrible support for the Subaru style triggers. Really any of the Japanese style triggers that are sent as raw sensor output directly to the ECU are difficult for the GM inspired open source stuff. If you buy a LINK package through my shop I can supply excellent maps for the EJ22 that are dyno proven and road tested to provide 26+ MPG in a VW van with an Espresso bar in it (imagine the weight of this unit!) GD

I always felt like the cars don’t drive quite as good as I’d expect after installing new KYBs. I wondered if they weren’t quite up to OEM specs but figured it was more likely because I’m installing them on older cars. Can a 10 year old Subaru with new struts drive like a brand new one? Maybe I’ll try an OEM set one day.

A mate at a dealership or a forum told me, can’t remember which. That’s when I noticed I could only get gas KYBs in stores or online. The gas shocks sit higher than the old oil units with the same springs, there could be a difference between the two for height but other than general observation on this one swap I don’t have any strong basis to say this is a sure thing that will change. It could’ve been the new rubber bush at the base of the shock that wasn’t crushed that made the difference in my case. It still sits a bit higher (which I like). Cheers Bennie

Any of the LINK ECU's. Depending on if you are using a stepper or PWM idle control will determine which one. The older engines with PWM can easily be run from the entry level LINK Monsoon. We use them all the time for swaps. Seems like about once a week or so. Lots of sand rails and VW's. GD

yeah, there are no shortcuts for a good ride on a Subaru.. as much of a pain as it can be, it is worth it to put the right struts in and have the ride, and handling, be on the money

A friend had 4 new struts installed on her 2004 Outback and they were complete bolt in units. I’m not picky with suspension but they were awful, they were soft and floaty. I don’t know what brand but they were complete bolt in units installed by Firestone so I think they were likely a Monroe or Gabriel. If they performed that bad new I didn’t have much hope for long term quality either.