charm Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I need new struts on my 1997 impreza L wagon. I'd like to get a little lift when I do this but don't want to spend the extra cash on springs. Is the extra height in the Outback Sport a function of the strut or the spring? Should I just put Forester struts on with my stock springs? I'm not looking for a huge lift, just thinking it would be fun to get a little bit more height while I'm doing something I need to do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I haven't tried this yet with my L but my understanding is the '97 and '98 Outback Sport springs will add a little lift to your L Impreza. It'll be something I do the next time I take the struts off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 you can just throw some forester struts under there and get 1.5-2" http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50268 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charm Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 I have to replace the struts but don't want to start dealing with the added expense of new springs. If the Outback and L struts are the same length, then I'll stick with my current ride height. I was under the impression that the Forester struts did not work well with the Impreza springs. Am I misinterpreting what I've read? Again, I don't want to buy new springs and I HAVE to buy new struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspen Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I have to replace the struts but don't want to start dealing with the added expense of new springs. If the Outback and L struts are the same length, then I'll stick with my current ride height. I was under the impression that the Forester struts did not work well with the Impreza springs. Am I misinterpreting what I've read? Again, I don't want to buy new springs and I HAVE to buy new struts. The OBS life comes from the springs and the tire sidewall. I suggest some GR2's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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