JDM Forester STi pink springs for SG (03 - 08)

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 05:58 PM

I got a set of STi springs for my Forester XT I'll be posting pics of the springs and eventually. These are JDM imports that are made for the Forester STi and not a set of USDM Impreza WRX STi springs. The total drop with these springs is only about one inch. USDM WRX STi springs drop the Forester about 3" I think.

Here are some particulars:

Part numbers:
ST2033088000 Front
ST2038088000 Rear

Lowers 25mm or 0.98 inch

Spring rates
Fronts: 34 N/mm
Rear: 29 N/mm

And a scan of the directions inside

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 05:58 PM

page 2

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 06:35 PM

Springs

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 06:49 PM

STi Rear Spring:

13-1/4" (336.55mm) Height

4-7/8" (123.82mm) Top OD

6" (152.4mm) Bottom OD of spring

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 06:54 PM

STi Front Spring:

11-3/4" (298.45mm) height

6" (152.4mm) Top OD

6-5/8" (168.27mm) Bottom OD of spring

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 06:56 PM

Spring

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 06:57 PM

Stock ride height for rear:

Peaty · 11-06-2003, 06:57 PM

Stock ride height for front:

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:28 PM

Ok here is what you will need for the install:

Floor Jack - To get the car in the air
Jack Stands - To keep it there

Have a look here for how to get the car in the air:

Jacking up the Forester

Torque wrench - To torque the various nuts and bolts14.5 ft lbs at the low end and 129 ft lbs at the high.

19 mm sockets and open ends - To remove the lower strut bolts

Breaker Bar - To remove get the lower strut bolts loose

Penetration oil - To soak the lower strut bolts, preferably over night.

12 mm socket - Remove upper strut tower bolts, ABS Sensor line and brake lines. A deep socket is useful for the upper strut tower.

17 MM offset wrench or 17 mm pass through - To remove top strut nut

6mm Allen wrench - to hold center spindle from spinning

Coil Spring Compressors - To compress the springs, you can get these at local auto stores. They will lend them out for free with a refundable deposit. Do not attempt the install w/o them.

Marker - To mark the positon of the camber bolt and hats right after you remove the strut.

I'm going to post the install scans then my pictures to help you a long some. I highly suggest soaking the bottom bolts overnight with some sort of penetrating oil to help you get them off easier

Peaty 11/9/03

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:28 PM

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Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:30 PM

Front suspension

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:30 PM

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:31 PM

Rear suspension

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:36 PM

Do yourself a favor mark the location of the upper bolt shown here so when you put it back on you can get the camber in about the right spot and as soon as you drop the strut out, put a mark on the upper spring seat so you know which way it goes back in. This is very important. Same goes for the rear. When you put the new spring in place it's critical that you have it orientate properly. Failure to do so could result in clunking and damaged suspension bits. The fronts as shown above have holes in the top to show you which way is proper.

Front strut bolts lower

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:38 PM

Other side to show ABS sensor wire stay

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:39 PM

Top bolts in the front

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:41 PM

Front strut out with spring compressor. Try to get the compressor tool at 180° across from each other to compress it as evenly as possible.

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:46 PM

For the fronts and the rear there is a spacer between the upper hat and upper spring seat. After the top bolt is off (don't remove the top center bolt till you have the spring compressed) this spacer will fall off. When you put it back on it's important that the flat side faces down and the conical side is up against the bearing. Like this pic:

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:49 PM

Since the springs I installed lowered the car about an inch I removed about an inch from each bump stop. The material is easly cut w/ a razor knife.

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 07:55 PM

Rear strut top bolts, to expose the strut top part remove the plastic cover. You'll have to put the rear seat back down flat and open the door. It will tug right off.

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 08:01 PM

Notice the writing on the top of the hat:

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 08:03 PM

Strut removal, I missed the shot of un hooking the brake line from the strut. It's just a clip you pull out to release the brake line.

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 08:09 PM

Compressing spring and removing it. don't forget to mark the upper hat so you get it in the same way again.

Peaty · 11-09-2003, 08:15 PM

Some comparo pics here are the fronts

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