dedma3au Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Just bought 05 LGT wagon. One of the rear shocks leaked out, so need to replacy both. Part number that dealership gave me on them is 20365AG260 . Seems like a pretty pricey so was wondering if there any replacement like bilstein 24-118323. Or do i have to stick to the same ones as on the car now ? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Direct oem replacement is kyb and they are cheap just keep the factory springs. Let us know what you want to get out of your wagon or your goals with it and we can better guide you Good: kyb replacement i think 15% stiffer then factory. i recommend using your oem springs. Cheapest and could invest in sways bars and control arm bushing for a good dd Better: bilsteins HD struts with factory spring or mild lowering spring like pinks. Pricey non adjustable and you must purchase spec b top hats. Expect to spend around 800 to 1000k for parts and install. Best: koni front inserts and rear direct replacement good with most springs except S-tech...Those are always bad. Also expensive but life time warranty and adjustable dampening ( just research koni ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedma3au Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Car is lowered with bilsteins and pink springs already. I don't like it having rear sitting lower then front, so will be putting spacers for that. The question is if there alternative to spending $500+ on oem bilsteins or there aftermarket option. One of rears leaked out, so need to replace both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbw Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Well you can do what I did and send them back to bilstein for overhaul. It's cheaper than buying new but you will have to wait a bit. In the meantime I just threw some Monroe replacements on the car for 2 months while I waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Bilsteins can rebuild them and valve them for your pinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 The KYBs won't work with the pinks, not for long anyway also your front strut tops from the Bilsteins won't work on the non-bilstein setups. -Mike Paisan AZP's First Private Track Event, June 19 at NJMP Thunderbolt $315 including Classroom and Mentor! http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Can bilstein front struts be used as housing for koni's some one asked and I had no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Can bilstein front struts be used as housing for koni's some one asked and I had no idea Nope -Mike Paisan AZP's First Private Track Event, June 19 at NJMP Thunderbolt $315 including Classroom and Mentor! http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedma3au Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Still can't find info on if there difference other then price between oem and aftermarket bilsteins. Price difference is almost double Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 HDs are stiffer them oem bilsteins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Still can't find info on if there difference other then price between oem and aftermarket bilsteins. Price difference is almost double Anything from the dealer is at a premium price even if it is a bolt. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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