Shock/Strut and Spring recomendations

[SubieWarrior]

I have an 88 GL Wagon whose suspension has gone bye bye. Surprising I know.

 

I would like to replace the shock/struts and springs with heavy duty ones. I am not worried about raising the wagon any, though I won't mind if it get raised a few inches. I am not planning on off-roading, but I would just like to be able to haul things without worrying about shortening the life of my suspension.

 

So, what would all of you SubieGurus recommend?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

P.S. I should mention that my little wagon is FWD and 5-speed if that makes any difference.

[86ruguy]

someone used honda front springs in the rear(i think he said accord).

 

found this by torxx....

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66168&highlight=honda+springs

[SubieWarrior]

someone used honda front springs in the rear(i think he said accord).

 

found this by torxx....

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66168&highlight=honda+springs

 

Cool, thanks. That sounds like an interesting idea.

[Loyale 2.7 Turbo]

Yes, My White EA82 Wagon, has in the Rear= Honda Accord Front Springs, and in the Front= Ford Tempo`s Front Springs... Better Handlin`

Good Luck!

[SubieWarrior]

Yes, My White EA82 Wagon, has in the Rear= Honda Accord Front Springs, and in the Front= Ford Tempo`s Front Springs... Better Handlin`

Good Luck!

 

Any recommendations on exactly which parts to track down? Years of the cars in question or whatever?

 

And what about shocks/struts, just go with the regular ones or are there some heavy duties that would be better?