After reading this little suspension info in the 98 Legacy dealers brochure explaining how the rear lateral links actually steer the rear end and looking at Impreza Spec C parts, I've decided to switch my WRX rear links for Cusco's steel non-adjustable hybrid pillowball rear links on the 98 LGT.

STI vs Spec C w/pillow ball bushings

VS Cusco links w/hybrid pillow ball bushings

Part numbers:

672484 LC (rear)

666484 LA (forward)

The rear position even comes with new upgraded spherical/adjustable sway bar links

This should drastically improve the control of this wagon's rear end when taking turns or sudden evasive maneuvers when coupled with the Whiteline heavy duty 3-way adjustable bar and HD mounts.

Here's my current setup with 04 WRX links for more comparison. Another reason for this swap (also why I didn't go with the STI aluminum for the rear position) is because the aluminum links are prone to snapping/breaking vs the steel links will just get bent.

Just for the fun of comparing parts, here are WRX links with the Whiteline bushings I installed but didn't put on the car next to the OEM bushings. I was worried this would've given me a less control and understeer.

Recently I started looking at Impreza Spec C parts and came across this, among other things.

This is the fuel pump assembly from an 04 STI Spec C. Check out the OEM anti-surge tank! That little box holds the strainer while the fuel return is being dumped straight into/onto it versus just back into the gas tank. This ensures your engine is getting fuel even when the car and gasoline are being slung around while taking turns. And will most likely keep it from being fuel starved.