DON’T Overlook These 3 Parts When Lifting Your Subaru!

[@SleekWizard]

I have had a stock '02 forester S for about 4 years now. Didn't want to mod until I have the money and knowledge. Thanks to a raise at work, I can afford basic upgrades. Thanks to you, I have knowledge. Things that nobody else talked about when I have done research. Thank you for enabling my budget forester overlander :)

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

You are most welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful to you, and good luck with your build!

[@MonkellD]

Great video! It was nice meeting you this weekend! 🤙

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Likewise!

[@AutoFixYT]

Awesome video! I like that you not only included all the parts you shouldn't forget, but you showed them too and even showed where you can buy them. Makes it very easy for someone that is doing this for the first time or has less experience with lifting Subarus! Can't wait to see the full rear control arm video!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

That was the idea!

[@MiamiMorslav]

Thank you! Yeah 2” lift is perfect

[@_CaptainSlow_]

Great video! Lot of good points covered here that are easy to miss if you're new to lifting a Subaru.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Yes! It’s crazy how common it can be to disregard these.

[@WARxMACHIN3]

Nice video. If you're in Australia the SLO kit corrects for camber on all kits although rear (rated) camber bolts are still required. I have a 3" rear lift and still have the sway bar connected on factory links although it is a real pain to connect and disconnect them. I have given it some real abuse but the end links held up - well I did bend them but that's beside the point haha!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I'm in the USA but there are solutions out there! I did have my endlinks connected with my 2.5 inch as well but with my upgraded control arms I'll need a new solution.

[@blakenowling]

Hey man, I have a very similar setup on my 2003 forester, down to the Hellas haha. I like the look.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Nice! You have good taste haha

[@blakenowling]

@@TheCreateOutdoors how’s it held up since upload?

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

@@blakenowling So far so good!

[@P10101G]

On the sway bar links, go to your local supply store and pick up some pipe. Slide ends over and weld. The ADF should have built in camber.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I've never known any lift to have camber in them (for lift spacers anyway) but I have to agree.

[@jackmurphy4987]

​@@TheCreateOutdoorssubie lift Oz lifts are camber and caster corrected built in

[@monkeygruven]

@@jackmurphy4987 Just installed the SLO 2" multilink lift and love it so far. Front camber corrective spacers keep the hubs just *barely* able to be aligned to spec. But you're correct, they have corrective geometry built-in.

[@umustbbornagainActs2-38]

Getting my 1st subaru an 06 impreza outback sport. Installing the Anderson 2" lift. Will a 215/75/16 fit this setup? What other quality providers provide other suspension pieces I can look into for my impreza? Any other recommendation?

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

That's the tire size I run on mine, however being a Forester I already have more ground clearance from factory than your OBS. I have rubbing at full lock and the tire did make contact with the pinch weld for the wheel well, but that was easy enough to heat up and hammer down. You may need some of the other parts I listed in this video to get your alignment back to normal but depending on the shop you get your alignment at they may be able to get it in a good spot. I am running almost 3" of lift, so you may not encounter as much positive camber as I did.

[@umustbbornagainActs2-38]

@TheCreateOutdoors thank you! I am getting adjustable control arms for the rear. Wont i need entended sway bar links? Besides Amazon what are some good suppliers for mods?

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

@@umustbbornagainActs2-38 Like I said in the video, I use the Rallitek adjustable links in the front, then just regular endlinks in the rear. Or you can just run no swaybars at all, your choice.

[@seckincakr1959]

Thanks for the great video. I have 225/55/17 tires on my crosstrek but I have a spare tire as size of 215/60/17. Does it couse any problem if I use it for a short time period?

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I would certainly get the right tire as soon as possible. The Subaru AWD system doesn't like various tire sizes. I was lucky to get by a whole year without needing my spare.

[@TheGrayWolf81]

You can temporarily put a Subaru in FWD mode with a fuse located in the engine bay fuse box. It's meant for exactly these types of situations.

[@MiamiMorslav]

I’m not going for a big lift, just putting forester springs and struts on an 05 impreza that i use as a work truck. I need as much weight capacity as possible and just a couple extra inches for bigger tires. Any recommendations on what type of somewhat affordable springs to buy?

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I haven't really looked much into springs but King Springs are probably one of the first that come to mind, but I'm not sure what the spring rate will be for those. Stock Subaru Forester springs are comfortable enough. Keep in mind that Forester suspension will give you a 2" lift, if that is something you are okay with. I would certainly take a look around and do some research on what would be best.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Great video, I have a 2014 Forester XT I would like to do a small raise of 1½-2 inch lift on to do some light off-roading in Sweden. There are lots of quality products available in the US as I understand it (and in Australia, but that's even fartjer away, and qhile m visiting there from time to time it's a bit hefty to put a kit in my luggage😊). Can anyone recommend a European store for quality kits? The kits are pretty heavy so shipping is a big part of the cost if I buy it from a US seller. Any input is appreciated 🙏

[@valokin]

Commenting as I am interested in finding subframe spacers for lifting an Impreza 08 and only strut spacers available locally.

[@rileybarringer9823]

Where did you get that grill??

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

That is a DIY custom one I made myself. Unfortunately I did not make a video on it.

[@funnymdog]

Do you didn’t need to buy extended axles? I’ve hear that if u want to go higher than 1.5 inches u will start to blow cv’s

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I have never heard that. These older Subies are good for 2-3” of lift until you need subframe spacers.

[@ajzstudios]

I would advise against extended axles. I switched to those and immediately blew them after trying trails. OEM axles is the way to go. Upgraded end links, control arms and suspension lift kits are what will support that increased ground clearance and reduce stress on the CV axles/boots and end links.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Aren't there kits that include parts for lowering the subframe to prevent that? They do compromise clearance a bit, but may be worth it? Disclaimer: I just had my Forester XT 2014 for less than a year and l am not a proper off-roader, just want more capability in the Swedish forest where I live.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 They do, but only if you are lifting it to a certain height. For my 05, Subframe spacers aren't required until 3+ inches of lift. You could certainly use subframe spacers for lower lifts but it isn't really necessary.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@TheCreateOutdoors ok, thanks. I should be fine without for a 1½-2 inch lift on my -14 XT then 👍

[@aokidokiekaraoke4199]

Are any of these parts available for a first gen impreza?

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I would check each of the websites for said parts to see. I don’t know that information.

[@jodyprice420]

So. Call me stupid. NOT. I Lift and work on offroad trucks straight axle and IFS. BUT. I lifted 06 forester 2in spacer and bought the rear adjustable control arm kit like a $500 lit. Sota good lil high in back but my driver rear axle keeps pop out of diff. I mean as soon as i leave the driveway. Any ideas? Thanks

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I don't know for sure without looking at it but it sounds like the snap ring for the axle might be not seating in the diff correctly or might be missing, so your axle isn't being held in. Either that or something is out of alignment and the axle can't sit in the diff properly.

[@jodyprice420]

@TheCreateOutdoors I done bunch research on line last night and these models something about a LSD diff that the clip stays in the diff so maybe it's still in it and I thought it pop in lol. Will see this evening.

[@Tahu2323]

I’d get new circlips and be sure the axles are on the right sides. The rear axles arent the same length, there’s about a 10mm difference in shaft length

[@zuze9112]

Thanks!

[@NickBEADG]

Excuse me sir, your front plate is missing. Nice Forester!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

This was from over a year ago. I was waiting for new plates to arrive.

[@NickBEADG]

@@TheCreateOutdoors I'm just teasing ya. Fellow Live Free Or Die'er.

[@Phys286Official]

I actually have a tad bit more subs than u