Subaru lift kits are available?

"You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much" (youcantellafinn)
05/04/2017 at 11:53 • Filed to: None

I’m listening.

Oh, they’re just spacers.

DISCUSSION (26)

HammerheadFistpunch > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 11:58

it does seem strange to me that there aren’t companies out there that make or at least have made coils for the lift crowd. Subaru especially. I mean, there are a lot of people who lift subi’s these days...for some reason...so why not cater to that market. hold on...brb.

EDIT. they do!

http://www.rallitek.com/990-raised-springs-kits

EDIT AGAIN: boo, its just a spacer and a slightly taller spring.

TheRealBicycleBuck > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 12:01

Yup. Here’s one of my favorites:

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https://www.google.com/search?q=lifted+WRX&oq=lifted+WRX&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.3175j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#safe=off&q=lifted+WRX+wagon

Mercedes Streeter > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 12:06

The smart has a spacer lift kit available (for $350 - highway robbery!), it’s the one I’m going to use for my project. It’s just a two inch lift, but combined with meaty tyres will give you a ground clearance of 11 or so inches. Not too bad. :)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HammerheadFistpunch
05/04/2017 at 12:20

But hey at least it’s a bit more travel. If I could have an extra 1.5" of ride hight and travel it would make a big difference.

I’d bet there a lot stiffer tho, and idk if I’d want that

Takuro Spirit > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 12:21

That’s how they do it at the factory does it on the Outbacks... just on the subframes.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 12:24

May I introduce you to DMS?

http://get-primitive.com/coilover-kits/349-dms-50mm-gravel-struts-rally-suspension.html

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > HammerheadFistpunch
05/04/2017 at 12:25

Looks like DMS is one of the only options for a full setup. http://get-primitive.com/coilover-kits/349-dms-50mm-gravel-struts-rally-suspension.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
05/04/2017 at 12:29

Yeah, and those rear won’t work on th Galant as my rear end is 200lbs heavier than an eclipse.

DipodomysDeserti > HammerheadFistpunch
05/04/2017 at 12:31

Bolting up Forester suspension onto certain years WRXs is pretty popular and gives you an actual lift.

DipodomysDeserti > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 12:32

People have been bolting Forester suspension onto WRXs for years.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Mercedes Streeter
05/04/2017 at 12:39

I feel like it’d be super easy to roll, but awesome off road.

TheRealBicycleBuck > HammerheadFistpunch
05/04/2017 at 12:41

With the area flooding yesterday, my wife started worrying about which car would be better for our daughter, her Explorer or my mom’s Outback. Not one to depend on hearsay, I jumped on the internet to find an answer.

I was surprised to see that the Outback has slightly better ground clearance and more protection for the parts underneath. Being slightly smaller, it is easier to drive on our narrow roads. The Outback also gets better fuel mileage and has all-wheel drive instead of just front wheel drive. I don’t expect my daughter to go off-roading anytime soon, but it would be good for her to have something with a little extra grip when things get slippery.

Both of them are really nice inside with leather, power windows and seats, and navigation packages. Really, I think they are both too nice for a kid’s first car. I’m thinking we need to get her something more basic. Perhaps a little Crosstrek instead.

Anyway, in my search, I came across the video below. This guy has been modifying his Outback and is doing most of what the Jeeps do. His lift at the time of the video was a simple spacer lift. His other mods are a bit more comprehensive. He built a full-size tire carrier and figured out how to mount a concealed winch.

Now I’m thinking that my wife needs a new car, my daughter needs an Explorer, and I need to keep the Outback for myself. :D

HammerheadFistpunch > TheRealBicycleBuck
05/04/2017 at 13:26

Then there are people who get a little carried away

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/perspective-1794851059

HammerheadFistpunch > TheRealBicycleBuck
05/04/2017 at 13:36

also this

Discerning > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 13:49

Just buy a 4runner! :)

TheRealBicycleBuck > HammerheadFistpunch
05/04/2017 at 13:50

INSPIRATION!!!!!

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Discerning
05/04/2017 at 13:52

Lifted STi >>>>> SUV

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Discerning > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 13:59

In regard to off-roading

4runner >>>>> any Subaru

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Discerning
05/04/2017 at 14:04

You can’t get any more off roading than this.

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facw > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 14:06

Hmm, I thought Wes Siler had increased the lift on his Outback, but I guess I was wrong, ground clearance was something he was happy with: http://gizmodo.com/how-i-turned-my-subaru-outback-into-a-real-adventuremob-1716068985

Discerning > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
05/04/2017 at 14:25

Wut?

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