SqueakySpider

Looking at the oem KYB struts though they’re without springs. But I’m hoping a local shop would handle that for me. Sadly with shipping and the new top strut mounts it’s coming to about 800. Guess I’ll find out what the mechanic was charging for this specifically and decide that way.

I checked out diy struts too via YouTube, and honestly those don’t look bad either. It was maybe 10 bolts on and off, plus double checking the torque spec and getting alignment afterwards. Probably would save me a ton of money.

CEL because the previous owner removed the EVAP/carbon canister (what a stupid choice) but engine seems fine otherwise. Transmission is fine though I’ve heard bad things about the 2002 Subaru transmissions and longevity. 170K miles but that’s just typical for my area and is “low” for the age…

I did think of diy aligning it (what tools?). It’d be nice to save even a couple hundred from the total bill. I know one or two people who may help. When it comes to doing my own struts, I have no clue. I can swap a headlight assembly or radio, do an oil change, but not experienced past that.

Which mod manager did you get set up? I started using mod organizer 2 for Fallout 4 but I’m curious about other options.

I also want to know!