Justus

I have a 2003 Forester 2.5x and i'm looking to lift it by and inch or two as well as put new tires on it. Tire wise I'm looking at a semi aggressive tread that still performs well on the road. Skid plates would be nice as well. And how hard is a auto-manual tranny swap for someone who knows how to work on cars but is limited on funds. all suggestions welcome in a cheap price range thanks from a poor student