Gen4 Bilsteins on Gen3 Outback

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Gen4 Bilsteins on Gen3 Outback

Post by Gannon » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:17 pm

Having just under 250,000kms on my Gen3 Outback, the suspension is getting a little tired so Id like to renew all 4 struts.
I notice Gen4 Bilsteins pop up on ebay occasionally and wonder how well the would go in an Outback.

I believe the top mounts are different for both front and rear between Gen3 and Gen4, but I imagine that I could just swap my Gen3 tops onto the Gen4 struts.

As for height, I dont really want to lower so I might have to invest in some Gen3 strut lift blocks to make up the difference.

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Thoughts, comments and opinions are welcome
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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