Legacy Spec B - suspension help.

[Mr Gearchange]

Chaps,
One of the front shocks has rotted through and failed on my Spec B necessitating a replacement of both front units.

As it's a Spec B they are Bilstein units - and my mechanic is having hell of a job finding a replacement. We have been onto the two local Subaru dealerships who say the units are on backorder from Bilstein but with no date for availability.

Car is off the road - family holiday to cornwall next week - I'm in a bit of trouble here..

Does anyone know where I might be able to source these items - or is there a different unit that I can use like for like? My mechanic is somewhat reticent to order in parts that might not fit.

Any help would be very gratefully received..

Thanks

[rhinochopig]

Standard shocks should fit as a temporary measure. Pretty sure the mounting points, etc are identical.

[ChiefWiggum]

I posted my experience here, including the part numbers for my my07 tourer:

http://www.uklegacy.com/forums/index.php/topic/134...

IIRC Subaru dealers add a hefty markup, and you may well get the same shocks cheaper from a parts specialist like I did.

However, when I was searching I couldn't find anyone with stock, and the factory order took the best part of 2 months to come through Fortunately although my originals were quite noisy they were still essentially sound.

You might find some noisy shocks on Ebay which you could use short-term? It wasn't hard to sell my old pair.

Good luck!

[Ennoch]

I'd speak to Camskill; they are very good with Impreza suspension so given the similarities I'd imagine they should be able to help track down suitable replacements for you.

[Mr Gearchange]

I appear to have found some - in stock at Demon Tweeks.

They are stating they are in stock. I'll expect an e-mail on Monday to say they aren't and that lead time is not known..

Fingers crossed though.

Edited by Mr Gearchange on Friday 15th August 15:36

[Stinkfist]

Mr Gearchange said:

I appear to have found some - in stock at Demon Tweeks.

They are stating they are in stock. I'll expect an e-mail on Monday to say they aren't and that lead time is not known..

Fingers crossed though.

Edited by Mr Gearchange on Friday 15th August 15:36

Did you get sorted at Demon Tweeks ?

[Mr Gearchange]

Yes!
They (somewhat unsurprisingly) didn't have them in stock as their website suggested but they got them from Bilstein quickly and are now on the car.

[Stinkfist]

Cheers

And cost wise ?

[Mr Gearchange]

£377 for both front units.

Balance Motorsport also have them

[Stinkfist]

Nice one fella, thanks for info