The 04 STI springs have finally arrived and I have a ton of very basic questions:
Do longer springs go in front or back of my 05 Impreza (OBS)?
How many new self locking nuts do I need for reassembly/installation of the front and rear strut? Are both of those nuts on each strut self locking? Impreza chassis manual states: "Install the strut to the housing with a new self locking nut". Just one per strut?
I plan to take the struts off and take them to a shop to have them taken apart since I don't own a spring compressor. How many hours would they likely charge me per strut? Would they have the "strut mount socket" ST tool needed for the disassembly? Should I just buy a spring compressor and the ST tool or it's not worth it for a one time lowering job?
I haven't seen any identification paint on my new STI springs off a on the cursory look. The purpose of those is to prevent morons like myself from installing the springs upside down or what?
If I manage to mess up my struts somehow what are good aftermarket struts? I like the ride to be on the firmer side.
There is no harm if I dial too much of negative camber while I'm messing with the struts, right? I'm thinking to dial 3 more notches on the camber adjustment bolt for an extra -0 30'. The problem is that I don't have the adapter and two gauges required for the camber measurement.
Thank you.