Phillip Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 It's time for new front struts on my '99 Outback Wagon. The car is a regular daily driver (no off-road, racing, etc.) and I'll be doing the work myself. Can anyone recommend a supplier and/or brand name of struts you've been happy with? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPar Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 KYB. Or Subaru OEM struts. They're made by KYB, and are usually a bit less expensive than the aftermarket KYBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 If Subaru units are priced well, then get them from an online dealer unless your local dealer gives you "online" pricing. Subarupartsforyou.com or a few others are fine to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 ive had good results from my NAPA store...dont remember what brand but they were priced extremely well.....speaking of... that reminds me i have to do my rear struts sometime in the near future on my 96'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swi66 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Got mine from NAPA, decent price, and mine is only a daily driver. World of difference with new struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 besides being 11 years old with 130,000 miles, what is a good indication of strut wear? I prob need them but ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-fleet-feet Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 besides being 11 years old with 130,000 miles, what is a good indication of strut wear? I prob need them but ?????Well, here's how Dragon failed on her rear pax strut: Push on the hood/hatch/trunk hard. Car should bounce ONCE and stop. More bounces? Something's Bad. Look at the car from all angles on a known FLAT surface. One side/corner/end lower or higher than the others? Not good. Get under the car and look at the assemblies. Grease/wet spot on a strut? Bingo, we have a replacement coming. As you can guess, I need a new rear strut. Not to hijack the thread, but is Subaru a car which needs a PAIR of struts when replacing, not just a single replacement on an axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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