Bonnet Struts to suit Forester and WRX/Impreza

gx_rex · Post by **gx_rex** » Mon May 02, 2011 10:24 pm

I have done a few runs of these gas struts for WRXs in the past as the guys that know me from P-WRX will know. I bought an SG forester and sorted out a kit to suit it shortly afterwards. I can offer the standard height lift and also a vertical lift kit. (Holds bonnet completely vertical). End of last year I also bought an SF forester and have also sorted out a kit to suit them, although the SF kits do require drilling into the guard. Thought I might let you guys know about them and see if there is any interest.
Pictures: Vertical lift SG

Standard lift SG

Drilling is required for the SF kits.
SF models
Here are the pics;

gx_rex · Post by **gx_rex** » Mon May 02, 2011 10:24 pm

Impreza / WRX

GD series

My Car GC8

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon May 02, 2011 11:08 pm

There is a few L Series and MY owners that may be interested in what you can do for that era too. I tried, started and gave up on my Brumby. Hey , they are Subies, who needs to lift the bonnet anyway

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Mon May 02, 2011 11:43 pm

My bonnet is up & down more than a whore's undies....Luckily I have a set of Corries struts on it. try flogging them here too mate. http://offroadsubarus.com/index.php

gx_rex · Post by **gx_rex** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:49 pm

Cheers for the props Tom...

Steptoe, I don't have access to an L or MY to work out if/how to make some work. I had an RS lib parked at my place for an extended period and there was no lack of trying but couldn't get a set to suit it. If someone with an L or MY wants some I'd be happy to take a look and see what I can do...

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:44 am

Thanks. I think I tried rear KA Laser struts off the top of the bonnet hinge on the Brumby and bracket made and rivetted to top of strut, not work due to bonnet flexing to much or struts too strong or totally rough app due to not knowing a fitment formula