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?

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.

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. 

... 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, 201411 yr by Loyale 2.7 Turbo

 

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.

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?

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, 201411 yr by Loyale 2.7 Turbo

fun? ha! ive been a mechanic for 40 years. my back is shot. fun is  driving a new car lol.

I understand...

 

... fun is  driving a new car lol.

 

...Obtain an XV then   

 

Kind Regards.