Lifting a liberty with outback and forester bits

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:33 am

Hi guys,

Just wanting to make sure.
Are all the early forester and outback front struts 1inch higher?
What about the legacy imports and the GT's?

Also what about the rear shocks?

Finally, The rear lower arm bracket that pushes the wheel back, do i need only the bracket or do i need the arms too? Does only the outback suit or could i use the bracket from a forester?

This is for a friend to lift his car:) might be useful to others:)

Thx

Venom · Post by **Venom** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:30 am

Going into what year liberty? Use Gen2 Outback (96-98) struts for front and rear, both are 25"" or so taller. If its going into a Gen1 Lib then use the Gen1 strut tops on the Gen2 struts.

You only need the bracket, the arm is the same. No idea if a forester bracket works.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:56 am

guyph_01 wrote:Are all the early forester and outback front struts 1inch higher?

No and Yes.. you are talking 2 different models in the one question. Foresters are available in Turbo and Non-Turbo, so there is a difference in strut heights there. Turbo model are standard height, so you'll need to get struts from a Non-Turbo Forester if you're waiting to have a Suspension Lift. As for the Outback (and this only refers to Outbacks and not Libertys) they all have higher suspension struts.

guyph_01 wrote:What about the legacy imports and the GT's?

Again you are classing 2 or 3 models here. Legacy is what Libertys are called around the world (due to the Legacy Foundation in Australia) and with that, they all are standard height suspension. Legacy (or Liberty for this matter) come in GT models, thus meaning they are Grand Tourers and come complete with a turbo, so no lifted suspension. Foresters also are available in the GT range but again these also have turbos, so you'll work that one out.

guyph_01 wrote:Also what about the rear shocks?

What about them? Are they all the same? You'll need to explain more as to what model but I can tell you if it's Turbo, it's standard height and if it's Non-Turbo it will be higher. Remember a Liberty (or Legacy) can come non-turbo without lifted/raised suspension too. You'll really need to ask which model.

guyph_01 wrote:Finally, The rear lower arm bracket that pushes the wheel back, do i need only the bracket or do i need the arms too? Does only the outback suit or could i use the bracket from a forester?

The mounting bracket is all you need (not the arm) but most places will sell them complete. I need to double check on the Forester but believe this to be the case also. I don't have a turbo foz to compare against at the moment, I will check when one comes into the shop.

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:39 pm

Lol Paul...., Very detailed..., was that so i only ask once and don't go, "Hey Paullll, I've been Thinking"??

Lol

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:10 pm

Venom wrote:Going into what year liberty? Use Gen2 Outback (96-9 struts for front and rear, both are 25"" or so taller. If its going into a Gen1 Lib then use the Gen1 strut tops on the Gen2 struts.

You only need the bracket, the arm is the same. No idea if a forester bracket works.

25"!!! Crikey that is one big lift...over 2 feet!

hahaha

(we all know he means 25mm but i couldnt resist)

guyph_01 wrote:Lol Paul...., Very detailed..., was that so i only ask once and don't go, "Hey Paullll, I've been Thinking"?? Lol

Hahaha yes it was very detailed lol. makes great reading haha