So, I need to replace my struts on my 97 imp outback sport. Yup , they get unhappy at 190k! I thought maybe i'd put forrester struts/springs in to get some lift while i'm at it, but I hear the impreza doesnt handle very well on road with 3-4" higher FOR setup. This is a daily onroad car.

 

My question, would outback or legacy struts/springs be less lift and a little more stable?

 

I dont want to ad $250+ for risers.

the forester is actually based on the impreza frame. going with outback struts accomplishes the same thing as forester struts. The struts are physically longer, , but you will be using your original springs.

 

I went the route of forester struts on a legacy. It was fine other than the rear springs were too short for the travel of the longer strut, but outback or forester springs would have fixed that.

 

on the outback legacy, at least, and most likely forester(please confirm) that there are spacers between the frame and the body to allow for the exta lift and maintain the suspension geometry. suppose you can find thise at a junkyard.

 

or just find or make some 1' spacers and use slightly longer bolts.

 

good luck and have fun, i would suggest checking out http://www.dirtyimpreza.com for advice based on tried and true and trial and error experiences with mix'n'match suspensions