mykingcrab Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Im under the impression that wagons from 85 to the last Loyale wagon in 94? that they are bascally the same animal in general other than minor inteior change,emission changes,and some other updates/improvements they are the same animal? I am buying struts and found a deal for a "4wd Loyale wagon". Will they work on a 85 RX???????whats the differance if any? thank you. MKC http://search.stores.ebay.com/CBS-Automotive-Group_loyale_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZCBSQ20AutomotiveQ20GroupQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ175956450QQsofpZ0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideshow86 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I dont see why not. Im pretty sure there all the same. If you have adjustable struts. The "deal" that your getting means they probably dont have adjustable's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Im under the impression that wagons from 85 to the last Loyale wagon in 94? that they are bascally the same animal That is my experience. The adjustable ones were on only a few years. The fixed ones are set at the midpoint of the adjustable range. I had a specialty after market parts guy look into it for me years ago, and that is what he found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail_pride Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have been checking this guy's listings out too, i was curious if the struts for the 90-91 loyales would fit my 92 loyale? I'm assuming they would but i want to be sure..... anyone know?! and on another note anyone know where to find the adjustable struts mentioned above? I couldn't find any new production replacement ones! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 anyone know where to find the adjustable struts mentioned above? I couldn't find any new production replacement ones! :/ The following applies to EA82 4WD wagons. From actual cars I have / had, 86 to 92 are interchangeable. My 86 came with the OEM adjustable ones. A bunch of years ago I got a second pair from a pick & pull yard. I just installed them in my "new" 87. The pair from my 86 have low miles, as the car was killed by an accident way before it's time. They are destined for the 92. I do not know if anyone has found an aftermarked adjustable / adapted from another application. I was thinking of figuring a way to modify the fixed aftermarket units, but I haven't worn out my adjustables yet. It should be possible to get a spacer in there if not fully adjustable. The range was only about 1 inch total adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail_pride Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Ok that was awesome info thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I`ve Noticed that 2WD Struts have the Coil Spring`s Base placed around 2" Lower than 4WD Struts... I`ve done Strut Changes many, Many Times... our Country`s Roads are Very Bad... So I Suggest: Compare or do a Measurement First. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 The following applies to EA82 4WD wagons. From actual cars I have / had, 86 to 92 are interchangeable. My 86 came with the OEM adjustable ones. A bunch of years ago I got a second pair from a pick & pull yard. I just installed them in my "new" 87. The pair from my 86 have low miles, as the car was killed by an accident way before it's time. They are destined for the 92. I do not know if anyone has found an aftermarked adjustable / adapted from another application. I was thinking of figuring a way to modify the fixed aftermarket units, but I haven't worn out my adjustables yet. It should be possible to get a spacer in there if not fully adjustable. The range was only about 1 inch total adjustment. they got the adjustables right here, click on the pic to see it inlarged(pretty) http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/ProductDetail.do?id=2024060050&line=MON&itemNumber=71789&categoryIndex=0&didSearchFor=Strut&vehicle=1985SUBARUGL-104-1781%201.8L&bid=1202713959396&cycleCount=596¤tPage=0 BUT this CBS warehouse is so unbelievably cheap I cant resist. And And, This place sells you them in pairs. 2 fronts/2 rears. for that crazy low price. Im going to call in the A.M. to check which grade of Gabriels they are.. get some more details, but before I order/ship, l need to be POSITIVE that someone knows FOR SURE? ok heres what im talking about.this link (different seller)goes to a loyale strut, read down at all the other models it claims to fit.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-KYB-Subaru-shocks-struts-absorber-LOYALE-SUSPENSION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ012QQitemZ220169191307QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 and this one also whats the difference between 85-87 wagon http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBARU-LOYALE-DL-GL-STATION-WAGON-FRONT-STRUTS-87-94_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ011QQitemZ320173951113QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 CBS wont tell you that,and they have stuff listed differerent years that the part goes to. 90-91 loyale 4wd......... 92-94 loyale 4wd. Is It like a few of you said (adjustability)? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Gabriel-Struts-90-94-Subaru-Loyale-4WD-G55784-85_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ002QQitemZ120160918184QQtcZphoto GD,caboobaRuss,Calabz,Numchux,Scottinbellingham, Edrach,Suberdave,Milesfox,gravelrx,cobcob and all of other very intellegent members that my tired mind cant think of. HELP!!!!!!!i Im sure some one knows 100% sure. At least you guys will know a good cheap source for struts/shocks. l will wait for somemore input. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 85-94 all fit the same, for all ea82. the only differences between models would be the height from 2wd and 4wd, 85-86 were adjustable, but they will all fit the same for any wagon, sedan, 3door, and 4 cylinder xt, and in place of anything with air struts. any other differences would be spring rates although any springs will fit any struts the only thing that wont fit the same is xt6 and ea81's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 85-94 all fit the same, for all ea82. the only differences between models would be the height from 2wd and 4wd, 85-86 were adjustable, but they will all fit the same for any wagon, sedan, 3door, and 4 cylinder xt, and in place of anything with air struts. any other differences would be spring rates although any springs will fit any struts the only thing that wont fit the same is xt6 and ea81's RIGHT ON THNX MILES.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are going on the RX that I got from NUG. I thank you, and im sure this will clear the air of confusion for alot of us. WHY they list the parts the way they do Ill never understand. ill order these now. thnx MKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Front I would try to find 4wd struts Rear will actually give you a bit of lift if you ue 2wd strut on the rear(the mounting location is moved upward on the control arm of the 4wds to clear rear axle. This results in 2wds using a longer strut) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Front I would try to find 4wd struts Rear will actually give you a bit of lift if you ue 2wd strut on the rear(the mounting location is moved upward on the control arm of the 4wds to clear rear axle. This results in 2wds using a longer strut) thats good info thnx. I ordered "loyale 4wd" front set for $60(R+L):cool: and the rears "loyale 4wd" rear set for $30 (R+L) both are the highest grade on the application chart. They are not KYBs but I think they will perform good enough for me. they are on there way soon. i will photo/compare an add to this thread if anyone is interested. :burnout: my mystery is solved,but If anyone needs needs info feel free to ask. thanks everyone MKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 thats good info thnx. I ordered "loyale 4wd" front set for $60(R+L):cool: and the rears "loyale 4wd" rear set for $30 (R+L) both are the highest grade on the application chart. Shoulda got the 2wd rears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Shoulda got the 2wd rears. If l was staying stock. lve got a a 4inch SJR waiting at home:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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