Subaru Impreza Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Genuinely worth knowing: the rear spring and shock are commonly sold together as a complete assembly on Subaru's platform, not always as separate parts.
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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
On the Subaru Impreza, the typical failure pattern here is gradual sag over months, barely noticeable beyond a marginally lower stance, followed by a sudden break at the coil's end with an audible clunk. If one rear corner appears to be sitting lower than the other, that's worth investigating.
Subaru Impreza Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Naturally aspirated, standard rate | Genuinely a different spring from the turbo version below — confirm engine and transmission before ordering |
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| Turbo, where fitted | A genuinely different, typically stiffer spring from the naturally aspirated version |
Fitting the Subaru Impreza's rear springs one at a time tends to backfire: pairing a fresh spring with a sagged original on the other side leaves the car sitting unevenly and biases handling to one side.
Subaru Impreza Rear Springs: What It Does
The Subaru Impreza's rear coil spring carries the weight of the car's back end and takes the first hit from any bump, working alongside — not instead of — the shock absorber. Once it sags or breaks, expect a lower ride height, possible headlight aim issues, and in severe cases, an MOT failure.
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Subaru Impreza Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Subaru Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Subaru models.