should i use 06 struts

layza4sti · 03-05-2008, 12:26 PM

whats up guys;
ok here the deal i bot some rce black springs from a buddy and he gave me his stock 06 struts with the top hats. should i remove the springs and put them on my 04 struts or just install the 06 struts... what do you guys think thanks........

05_GD7 · 03-05-2008, 12:37 PM

06 struts will not fit on your 04

red5001 · 03-05-2008, 12:38 PM

Well the 06 struts won't just bolt up to your 04. They have slight different tabs(mounts) that bolt to the knucle. You would need knuckles from an 05+. So I would just put the springs on the 04 sturts.

layza4sti · 03-05-2008, 01:11 PM

sounds good i'll remove and install the springs on my 04 struts...

btw would there be any benefits for me to by the "tab mounts" to get the 06 struts to fit on my car??? only reason i ask is because my 04 struts are starting to clunk if you know what i mean.... thanks agian

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-05-2008, 02:57 PM

When you pull your 04's off pull the struts apart - regrease them, and cut the front bump stops.

CGMDan · 03-05-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by layza4sti

btw would there be any benefits for me to by the "tab mounts" to get the 06 struts to fit on my car??? only reason i ask is because my 04 struts are starting to clunk if you know what i mean.... thanks agian

You can't just buy some part and make it work. You'd have to convert to '05 or newer hubs. ($$) And you want it to roll right? You'll need '05 or newer rims ($$). And this is being VERY simplistic about it, mind you.

$$$$$ Get the picture?

red5001 · 03-05-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by layza4sti

sounds good i'll remove and install the springs on my 04 struts...

btw would there be any benefits for me to by the "tab mounts" to get the 06 struts to fit on my car??? only reason i ask is because my 04 struts are starting to clunk if you know what i mean.... thanks agian

The only way you can get 06 struts to fit is to install 05+ knuckles/hubs which has its benefits but cost a little. (look at the hub swap thread) Like above said re grease them and they should stop clunking.

VtecSTI · 03-05-2008, 03:16 PM

Your struts will clunk NO MATTER what you do

. You can take it to the dealership and replace them once every 3 months. I'm sure it's still in your warranty plan..i may be wrong though. How many miles do you have on your car now?

layza4sti · 03-05-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

When you pull your 04's off pull the struts apart - regrease them, and cut the front bump stops.

rce springs come's with bump stop's, no need to cut the stock one's..

layza4sti · 03-05-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CGMDan

You can't just buy some part and make it work. You'd have to convert to '05 or newer hubs. ($$) And you want it to roll right? You'll need '05 or newer rims ($$). And this is being VERY simplistic about it, mind you.

$$$$$ Get the picture?

lol, got it.. there no way i want to switch to the 05 hub, i didnt know that was needed....

layza4sti · 03-05-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VtecSTI

Your struts will clunk NO MATTER what you do

. You can take it to the dealership and replace them once every 3 months. I'm sure it's still in your warranty plan..i may be wrong though. How many miles do you have on your car now?

by by warranty

thanks for the help guys, i'll just swap the spring's and call it a day.....

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red5001 Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04.5 WRX STi Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 146 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: should i use 06 struts Well the 06 struts won't just bolt up to your 04. They have slight different tabs(mounts) that bolt to the knucle. You would need knuckles from an 05+. So I would just put the springs on the 04 sturts.

03-05-2008, 01:11 PM	#4
layza4sti Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Holy Hill ;) Location: Mill Town Posts: 1,353 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: should i use 06 struts sounds good i'll remove and install the springs on my 04 struts... btw would there be any benefits for me to by the "tab mounts" to get the 06 struts to fit on my car??? only reason i ask is because my 04 struts are starting to clunk if you know what i mean.... thanks agian

03-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#5
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,070 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: should i use 06 struts When you pull your 04's off pull the struts apart - regrease them, and cut the front bump stops.

03-05-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
VtecSTI Spec C Club Car: Blue Slate 08 G37S Fav Mod: None Location: Brevard, NC Posts: 1,322 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: should i use 06 struts Your struts will clunk NO MATTER what you do. You can take it to the dealership and replace them once every 3 months. I'm sure it's still in your warranty plan..i may be wrong though. How many miles do you have on your car now?