cali Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have an 08 Legacy Sedan, it has about 90K miles and I would like to lower it a bit. Since my factory struts probably have minimal life left I probably should replace those as well and not just do springs only. This will be a daily driver and i'm only looking to lower the car maybe an inch or so and would like to be able to keep a close to stock sized wheel (17x7 205/50/17) on the car without any rubbing or needing to roll the fenders. Is that doable? I'm looking for good ride quality that's decently priced I heard the swift springs Part#4F008 are pretty good but I'm looking for a strut / spring combo that I can order and have a shop install. Could I pair those with KYB GR-2/Execl-G that's what tirerack says fits. I've checked these forums from time to time but finally made an account. Any help would be appreciated. ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentz912 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I put LGT fitment KYB GR2 struts with Swift #4F007 (Wagon fitment) on my 2008 Outback XT, and in my opinion, they ride perfect. They gave me exactly the drop I was hoping for, and the ride is similar to stock, but definitely "sportier". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Swift (even wagon specific springs) will drop an LGT sedan approx 1.75-2". Far too much drop (and too stiff a spring) for KYB GR2's. We do not recommend anything more aggressive than an Epic (Eibach Pro-Kit rebranded) on the KYB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Thanks for the responses 1. would new stock replacement KYB's last 50k miles with the epic springs? 2. would I need any other parts to get this installed or is it a direct bolt on with 2.5l non gt. I would be having a shop install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks for the responses 1. would new stock replacement KYB's last 50k miles with the epic springs? - Yes 2. would I need any other parts to get this installed or is it a direct bolt on with 2.5l non gt. I would be having a shop install it. - Direct bolt on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Swift (even wagon specific springs) will drop an LGT sedan approx 1.75-2". Far too much drop (and too stiff a spring) for KYB GR2's. We do not recommend anything more aggressive than an Epic (Eibach Pro-Kit rebranded) on the KYB's. we've had our disagreements, but he hit the nail right on the head.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I ran the Swifts on my own LGT, with Tokicos. In NYC. Drop was far more aggressive than advertised. I confirmed this with other Swift owners. My wifes 08 LGT 5EAT rides KYB GR2 with Epics. Over 40k on the set up. Still rides very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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