Build my own Lift Questions

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:33 pm

I hope these questions do not breah any form of forum rules but here goes.

I have a welder mate (who will remain nameless for now) that is willing to attempt building me a 2 inch strut lift (Strut extensions only) for my 01 Forester.

I have a few questions to assist in the process. Some may not be answered due to this sites association with the BYB built lift kits (which is a great product.... i just can't afford it).

1. Anyone know the strut extension offset measurements? (mm per inch or for the 2 inch)

2. Is this the same with any other lift kits: Eg: Liberty or Outback etc

2. Are the front and rear extensions identicle (equal in offset and physically identicle)

3. Are factory strut tops on Foresters similar in specs (size / stud pattern) to any other subies? They look very similar to pretty much every EJ powered, B4 and L series subies. The idea would be to maybe use a different strut top as a template to minamise vehicle down town.

Any information about any of these would be handy.

Dave

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:35 pm

dont quote me on it but i believe the EJ stuff is the same. D3v1l used a lib lift kit for his outback im pretty sure.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:51 pm

Yes but Outback is based on Lib chassis. Forester is based on Impreza. Although yeah, its possible they are all still the same.

Sorry Subarino no useful information yet!

I doubt its the same as L series offset but incase it turns out that it is, I have some unused 3" strut tops you could borrow to copy.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:23 pm

No probs talking about kits on here any more. 6-7mm offset per inch for the front. 3-4mm for the rear. 2 inch is fine for the rear but the 3 inch kits need more offset and you then run in to troubles with the kit fowling on the body. You may still need to massage the body to fit the 2 inch tops. Do it when the missus isn't around and you will be fine.

The late model Outback fronts are different to all the other ones previously. The Forester I think is still the same, not sure I haven't done one of them. SWKenobi has I think.I don't have any thing to do with the making of them at all any more.

Are you going a full 50mm/2 inch lift or doing 40mm like the other businesses have been doing.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:31 pm

Awesome info so far guys. Thanks... i thought this stuff was top secret.

Yes i was going to go with the full 50mm strut lift not the complete lift with all the blocks. Is there some reason that i should consider 40mm instead.

Dave

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:10 pm

I haven't had a lot to do with strut only kits. All I have seen fitted though is 40mm kits. I do know that there is cars running around with 50mm, though I have never seen them nor do I know how they are going.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:03 am

Subarino, when Subaextreme was in QLD, they determined that the Forester driveshaft angles from factory were pretty flat and that it could safely handle a 40mm strut lift. They also told me that 50mm was too much.
I think Scorpian still make the 40mm strut lift kit (and I have no association with them) if you wanted to save the headache and downtime of building your own. It can't be that expensive.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:04 am

Outback bloke wrote: Do it when the missus isn't around and you will be fine.
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LOL - this is the plan I am going to do with mine in January while missus is at work (too hard at the moment and she doesn't like me working on my car!) - my brother is here while I'm working on my wagon.
The plans I am going to do is to install 2" blocks around cross member sections, trailing arms mounts & outback sway bars.
Cheers
AP

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:49 pm

First time ever my misses was reading over my shoulder and guesss what part she read. LOL

Anyhows.... so is anyone actually running a 50mm strut top lift only?

Also is the front a rear strut tops basically the same bolt configuration at the top? (Basically can i use the front strut top as a template for the rear)

Dave