Gen 1 Brat Strut Orientation

[ukkiwi]

The attached photo is from How to Keep Your Subaru Alive.

 

I installed my Gen1 Brat (no power steering) struts as per top picture. With the top of the shock in the rearward position. Based on the fact it's 4WD; and not a Sedan or Hatchback.

 

Is this correct?

 

And if it correct, has anyone experimented with fitting them the other way round. I have some ideas of what I think this would achieve but rather than describe them (because I could be wrong) I thought I would see what other peoples thoughts are on this.

Edited June 24, 2016 by ukkiwi