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Spacers are designed to maintain the original ride quality by working with factory springs. In contrast, springs typically modify the ride by increasing the spring rating and height, effectively lifting the vehicle. However, this alteration can impact the strut's piston position, potentially limiting downward travel on rough road sections. Additionally, stiffer and taller springs tend to be more costly. While a spring upgrade typically provides around an inch of lift, spacers offer a cost-effective alternative, often priced similarly or even cheaper, while delivering a full 2-inch lift. Notably, spacers achieve this lift while preserving the factory ride quality.

A general guideline suggests a 2" (25mm) lift, although many vehicles have successfully implemented 2.5" lifts for a more robust setup. However, for newer 09+ or Multi-link Subaru models, I recommend a maximum front lift of 2" without a sub-frame spacer. The primary concern here isn't necessarily the CV joints, but rather the front A-arm bushings. Normal driving naturally wears down these bushings, and increasing the vehicle's height accelerates this wear.

To address this issue, we recommend replacing the bushings with original factory rubber ones, as they offer superior movement compared to poly bushings.

For vehicles with multi-link suspension systems, we recommend a maximum lift of 1-3/8" without the need for additional lowering of the rear using multi-link spacers. However, this recommendation may vary depending on the tire size. If you're considering a 2" lift without multi-link spacers, it's essential to stick to stock tire sizes. In essence, a multi-link system functions similarly to a trailing arm spacer, as both aim to recenter the rear tires within the wheel well. However, the key difference lies in their approach: while a trailing arm spacer solely adjusts the trailing arm, the suspension geometry in newer multi-link vehicles requires a different method. To effectively recenter the rear tires, either the rear sub-frame or multi-link must be lowered to accommodate the change in tire positioning.

Raising the rear end of the vehicle is designed to counteract or anticipate sagging caused by loading the vehicle with camping gear or other equipment, which tends to make the rear sit lower. Both the 'saggy bum spacer' and rear sag additions serve to either address existing sagging issues or can be integrated into your kit to compensate for a naturally lower rear. This is also commonly referred to as a 'leveling kit'.

For lifts under 2 inches, I'd say there's no significant impact. In fact, even with higher lifts, the effect isn't as drastic as some people or companies suggest. Take my 4.5" lifted FXT, for example: it doesn't have front sway bars, yet I can still match my wife's driving in her stock FXT, both in cornering and overall.

In some instances, using longer hardware can pose risks. It's similar to a tall building: the taller it is, the greater the lateral forces it experiences. Subaru engineered the capture nuts in the body for a specific torque specification. By extending the hardware length and incorporating a simple spacer, a higher torque spec than the factory setting is needed to ensure the spacer stays in place and prevents the hardware from loosening.

I do offer a solution for greater tire clearance with minimal offset. This includes 2.5" lower lift brackets that space out the bottom section of the hub, providing an additional 5 inches of tire clearance!

Absolutely! Many have adopted this approach to gain a bit of height and avoid scraping the ground. The type of spacer we can construct for you depends on the coil setup, as some coils feature camber adjustments atop the struts. In such cases, an open-top spacer has proven to be the most effective solution.

Installing a 1" spacer takes around 4-5 hours and doesn't require any specialized tools. The process for a 2" spacer is similar in terms of time and tool requirements. You'll need sockets and end wrenches of sizes 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, and 22mm, along with pliers and a screwdriver. All my kits are designed for easy installation in a driveway or garage. However, the actual installation time may vary depending on your mechanical experience.

To ensure prolonged CV joint life and a reliable angle for the A-arm bushing in the front, it's necessary to lower the subframe, which includes the engine, transmission, and differential. This adjustment requires extending the steering shaft, replacing radiator hoses, addressing any overstretched small lines, extending the pitch stopper, and potentially modifying the shift linkage, especially in manual vehicles.

We advise measuring from the ground to the top of the fender, starting at the center of the wheel. By comparing these measurements between the front and rear, you can determine the discrepancy and decide on the necessary compensation with the lift.

No, lifting with equal spacers, like 1" in both the front and rear, will result in a uniform lift: a 1-inch increase in both the front and the rear.

Increasing the spacer size in the rear can counteract sagging or accommodate extra weight if you intend to carry gear. It's a useful adjustment for load compensation, but only if necessary.

For a lift on models from 1998 to 2008, consider using Forester (or Outback) struts and springs. They can be directly swapped (depending on the chassis), providing a 1.5-2" lift. This upgrade offers more travel due to the Forester's longer stroke, improved ride quality from a higher spring rating than the Impreza, and increased tire clearance thanks to the higher spring perch. Additionally, we recommend adding 2" trailing arm spacers.

For newer models, we limit our offerings to 1.5" lifts and smaller. This constraint is due to considerations around the CV joint and control arm bushings. By doing so, we help extend the vehicle's lifespan while preserving better geometric alignment.