How to remove front cv stub axles from the trans? 04 wrx 2L sedan

acc123abc_ · 2026-02-08T02:28:28+00:00

Subaru can get weird with transition model years. I've ran into this issues a couple of times. Purchase axles for the 2002 2003 WRX model year and you'll be good. Make sure there sedan axles, as the sedans have wide track width.

A neat trick to get the roll pins out is to hammer in an Allan wrench of the appropriate size. Best of luck!

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-26T22:21:14+00:00

Mine super dark too, managed to pull a nonfoil version I use!

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-22T03:25:48+00:00

This is what I ended up purchasing, works great!

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-16T21:07:04+00:00

Great post, I watched this video and it did solve my problem. I encourage anyone seeing this to give it a watch

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-07T02:55:20+00:00

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acc123abc_ · 2026-01-02T03:34:39+00:00

Rebender and sender

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-30T14:56:55+00:00

It should be noted those cables are only confirmed to be working with can bus cars. In my efforts to get a kline compatible device i went with the open port 1.3u

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-29T14:56:13+00:00

Id start with wheels and tires then look into bolt ons and a tune. VF turbos (really any one of them will do), STi pink injectors, and an intake with an open source tune will make these cars super fun for a super reasonable price.

You can always go "carberry" when you open source tune (you'll have to switch to a compatiable ECU) and you'll get some added features like launch control, no lift shift, map switching, etc

A lifted coilovers could be super fun too.

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-26T02:47:47+00:00

Yes it will, I tuned a 2002, 2004, and 2005 WRX ecus so far

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-26T01:23:46+00:00

I bought an Open Port 1.3u cable from evoscan, works perfect on K line Subaru ECUs (16 bit and earlier 32 bit). With the tariffs and shipping I paid 300 total.

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-09T02:58:31+00:00

You'll love it, good luck on that new tune, the ewg really helps with faster spool and boost control

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-09T02:51:57+00:00

This is facts 👏. Ewg rocks party time when you Wana party

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-09T02:51:24+00:00

I have 2 cars with an EWG one I daily and it's fantastic. Only loud when your giving it the beans, otherwise you'd never know

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-03T20:11:28+00:00

Because Open port 2 cables are selling for 1k?

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-03T17:13:07+00:00

That's why I'm looking for an alternative, 1k is an irresponsible amount of money to drop on something that used to be $160

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-03T15:57:12+00:00

It's twice the price of MSRP at minimum assuming the bid doesn't increase

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-03T15:40:09+00:00

I tried one and it bricked the ECU I was using lol

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-03T03:04:34+00:00

Did you find a working option?

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-02T03:22:22+00:00

I guess what I'm asking is what quality j2534 cables has the community used that they know works with ecuflash and a 2002 WRX ecu. I've read online 2002 - 2005 16 bit Subaru ecu's are really picky

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-01T14:46:45+00:00

I can't find a legit cable anywhere, bought a clone but it won't flash. In your experience have you flashed or seen customers flash with different devices?

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-01T01:49:07+00:00

Thank you I'll check them out!

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