2022+ Suspension MEGA thread - Shock dynos, suspension frequencies, travel, more!

[troek]

Here are GR86 OEM rear struts and springs with 2013 model top hats. Fitment seemed fine to me.

cant get the pics to embed. link is https://imgur.com/a/kUEgiV6

[jtiptonk]

So if I were to put the 2022+ strut assemblies in a 2013 brz, would I be able to use the 2013 stock end links? What about if I also added the 2022+ jdm sti springs? Thanks!

[RToyo86]

Originally Posted by jtiptonk

So if I were to put the 2022+ strut assemblies in a 2013 brz, would I be able to use the 2013 stock end links? What about if I also added the 2022+ jdm sti springs? Thanks!

The assemblies are the same, just droop travel and valving have changed.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by jtiptonk

So if I were to put the 2022+ strut assemblies in a 2013 brz, would I be able to use the 2013 stock end links? What about if I also added the 2022+ jdm sti springs? Thanks!

OEM endlinks are the same for 1st and 2nd gen.

If your endlinks are 12 years old I'd plan on replacing them!

- Andrew

[jtiptonk]

Gotcha, thanks! Yes I need to replace them, just trying to figure out which ones to get. Would you recco stock or adjustable? Only suspension mod I have at the moment are TRD sway bars, and plan to do a slight lower at some point, but probably no more than 15mm. (Sorry slightly off topic, I know)

[Racecomp Engineering]

With OEM (or similar) struts and shocks I recommend OEM endlinks....except in some cases an adjustable endlink is helpful with certain adjustable sway bars.

I'm not familiar enough with the TRD bars to make a recommendation though. If you're okay right now with the OEMs you'll most likely still be okay later.

- Andrew

[jtiptonk]

Got it, thanks!

[cmiovino]

Speaking of endlinks, I really need to get around to changing the fronts on mine after adding coilovers.

My Perrin OEM length ones don't clear the inner fender / body with -4 degrees of camber, so I went back to stock. Perrin's bushing's are wider. Either way, both too long and the swaybar touches the control arm slightly, which I can't imagine is great for handling.

I highly recommend the Perrin OEM length ones for use with regular struts and stock / stock-ish ride height. They held up great through 2-3 seasons of autocross and I still have their front ones on my WRX after about 10 years. They'd be a nice little upgrade / replacement along with the 2022+ suspension.

[grippgoat]

Originally Posted by cmiovino

Speaking of endlinks, I really need to get around to changing the fronts on mine after adding coilovers.

My Perrin OEM length ones don't clear the inner fender / body with -4 degrees of camber, so I went back to stock. Perrin's bushing's are wider. Either way, both too long and the swaybar touches the control arm slightly, which I can't imagine is great for handling.

I highly recommend the Perrin OEM length ones for use with regular struts and stock / stock-ish ride height. They held up great through 2-3 seasons of autocross and I still have their front ones on my WRX after about 10 years. They'd be a nice little upgrade / replacement along with the 2022+ suspension.

I bought RacerX front endlinks to solve the clearance problem (MCS 2wnr with -4* camber). They have gobs of clearance. But the sphericals got creaky fast. Not sloppy, but just creaky. Not sure I'd get them again. The price is very good, though.

-Mike

[Racecomp Engineering]

We have some coming very soon.

Very good quality sphericals.

- Andrew