auto2 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 love my impreza but its very low to the ground. one place i go the door always hits the curb stone and in winter in real deep snow i worry about the front bumper getting damaged. wondering if the XV struts will raise up the impreza.would need wheel alignment and who knows what else.i know the XV has a larger gas tank and larger tires. what else would be necessary for a swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I bet you'll find Useful info on the Subject, here: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/118004-the-unofficial-how-to-lift-your-impreza-thread/ Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I bet you'll find Useful info on the Subject, here: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/118004-the-unofficial-how-to-lift-your-impreza-thread/ Kind Regards. Interesting article, but not sure if holds true for 4th gen Impreza's or not. I just bought a 2014 Impreza and am disappointed with how low the stock ride is. Even had to buy a set of ramps to change the oil (which I never needed for my '98 Legacy or 2005 2nd gen Impreza). I, too, am concerned with how this car would drive in more than several inches of snow. I know that the 1st & 2nd gen Impreza's (and maybe the 3rd) never seemed to sit this low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) ... I just bought a 2014 Impreza ... 2014? ... the title says 2013. Well, take a look here... ~► http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2583921 ...and the third post here... ~► http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?30675-2014-Impreza-Suspension-Lift ... Also here is a Writeup about how to install the Lift Kit: ~► http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f153/how-install-subtle-solutions-1-lift-kit-107084/ This one: ~► http://www.subtle-solutions.com/index.php?cPath=21_23_36_88 Kind Regards. Edited August 29, 2014 by Loyale 2.7 Turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 2014? ... the title says 2013. Well, take a look here... ~► http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2583921 ...and the third post here... ~► http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?30675-2014-Impreza-Suspension-Lift ... Also here is a Writeup about how to install the Lift Kit: ~► http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f153/how-install-subtle-solutions-1-lift-kit-107084/ This one: ~► http://www.subtle-solutions.com/index.php?cPath=21_23_36_88 Kind Regards. The person who started the thread has a 2013, and I have a 2014 but they are the same car. Thank you for sharing these threads- it looks like other folks with the 2012+ Impreza's have asked the same question. For me, I might look into the 1" spacers (seem like they'd be inexpensive and easy to install and no radical suspension geometry changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto2 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 thanks for finding all the links for me. im thinking on duplicating the XV set up even if it is expensive cause there shouldn't be any surprises with alignment issues.i was considering trying to trade it in on an XV but idk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) The person who started the thread has a 2013, and I have a 2014 ... I noticed that you were another person right after I posted that thanks for finding all the links for me... ... Thank you for sharing these threads... You're Welcome. ... i was considering trying to trade it in on an XV ... That should be the Easier way to go... But where will be the Fun then? Kind Regards. Edited August 30, 2014 by Loyale 2.7 Turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto2 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 fun? ha! ive been a mechanic for 40 years. my back is shot. fun is driving a new car lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I understand... ... fun is driving a new car lol. ...Obtain an XV then Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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