for my loyale. thinking of a 3.5 lift and replacing the struts at the same time i want something stiff anyone have any experience in this matter?

Why a 3.5" lift? 3 or 4 are the normal ones. 3.5" material is odd. I could do the lift for ya...

thats the lift offered for ea82's by sjr

you want a lift....and stiffer suspension? why? that is one extremely odd combination.

Stiffer suspention can handle the rough stuff better. Less bottoming out.

Thats always been my thought on it, anyway

exactly. im not looking for an extreme trail rig. i go lots of highway driving to the mtn to snowboard and to the beach to surf but it seems like everytime i get to where im going i need to go through some serious snow or some atv trail to get to the right spots. so i dont need the most capable rig on the board but it need to be more capable than stock

Stiffer suspention can handle the rough stuff better. Less bottoming out.

Thats always been my thought on it, anyway

 

I always preferred the softer suspension for the rougher trails. and the stock springs are already too stiff to allow for full compression unless you're really loaded down (means less travel...)

 

 

 

but....like I mentioned earlier. KYB GR2s, and Ground Control coilovers. if you do some searching, you could probably get the whole setup for ~$500...

hmm any cheaper options? im thinking gr2's rear with accord springs i suppose. and rx setup in front? does this sound like it would fit my needs?

GR2's up front with RX springs would be a cheap, and very stiff combo.

 

Hope you like uncomfortable rides to the mountain tho.

 

And invest in a LSD cause stiffer suspension will raise a tire real quick, then you wont be making it through that ATV trail you need to.

 

-Brian

i thought i read they didnt make gr2's for the front?

Not sure where you read that:

http://www.importperformance.com/store/341065

 

-Brian

ah ok thanks. ill just do gr2's all around and leave it at that..... when i get 320$

I always preferred the softer suspension for the rougher trails. and the stock springs are already too stiff to allow for full compression unless you're really loaded down (means less travel...)

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I have no problem with full compression with just 60 lbs of tool in the back. With a load, I can't keep it off the bumpstops in the rough!!

I have no problem with full compression with just 60 lbs of tool in the back. With a load, I can't keep it off the bumpstops in the rough!!

 

bump stops.....no lift eh? no offense dude, but completely different situation. you're about 2 inches from true full compression.

 

on my lifted rigs, I'd lift a wheel, and could have a guy or 2 go stand on my rear bumper, and compress the suspension on the one side enough to get me through something.

ah ok thanks. ill just do gr2's all around and leave it at that..... when i get 320$

 

Check eBay. That website I posted was just for refference, I wouldnt expect to pay that much for GR2's.

 

Also check out your local junkyards. GR2's are a popular upgrade for almost all Subaru's, and when OEM struts wear out most shops recommend them as an OEM replacement. I found a set at my local junkyard, and walked out with them for under $40.

 

-Brian