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mav1178 · 08-01-2017, 07:19 PM

Some more pics.

Springs:

Shock body w/ Subaru stamping, they are the OE manufacturer of the stock FRS/86/BRZ shocks up to 2016.

The front struts have different paint on the shock bolt/upright mounts, so the red paint is not prematurely worn down. Retains the look of performance shocks for longer.

The biggest difference is the shock body itself. It is much longer/lower than the OE shock, even though the stroke of the shaft is shorter. Here's some comparison to a stock 2016 shock:

08-01-2017, 07:19 PM	#19
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,099 Times in 3,030 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s)	Some more pics. Springs: Shock body w/ Subaru stamping, they are the OE manufacturer of the stock FRS/86/BRZ shocks up to 2016. The front struts have different paint on the shock bolt/upright mounts, so the red paint is not prematurely worn down. Retains the look of performance shocks for longer. The biggest difference is the shock body itself. It is much longer/lower than the OE shock, even though the stroke of the shaft is shorter. Here's some comparison to a stock 2016 shock: