Will a Forester rear suspension work?

[villagehoppa]

Hi All, Will a Forester rear end suspension work in an 818? Bloke at work has offered me one (2004) but I don't think the rear suspension works, any ideas? Just a thought... then engine and loom/ecu would be good though, right? Cheers all....

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I'm using an 04 forester xt.
The only thing I have found not to fit is front lower control arm bushings.
There is a thread some where the shows donor compatibility.
I would go for the forester if a good car and good price.
Bob

[villagehoppa]

That's good news,is the rear set up the same then? What year Forester is yours? Thanks for the reply, all these questions!! How do you search for a thread,by title eg 'Forester set up'??... Cheers...

[Bob_n_Cincy]

That's good news,is the rear set up the same then? What year Forester is yours? Thanks for the reply, all these questions!! How do you search for a thread,by title eg 'Forester set up'??... Cheers...

Rear set up is the same. Make sure your getting rear disk brakes.
My donor was an 2004 forester xt. Turbo 2.5L
Hear is the link to the donor spreadsheet:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?8209-Donor-Parts-Guide&highlight=spreadsheet