Forester Sump Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 OK I have seen and heard lots about lowering your forester but can you lift them an inch or two to gain better ground clearance. I want to lift mine due to the work that it will be doing. Also whilst towing my twin axle trailer I have notice that it isn't sitting flat. Ta Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'm not entirely sure mate, im guessing one of the fozzie guys may be able to help. But as you are in Sheffield I'd give Sheffield Subaru Services a call. Martin n Dave are top blokes n would probably be able to point you in the right direction :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 does it only do it under load ? If so the springs may be old, mine came with spring assistors in to help, if you have the self leveling units in the rear they could be on the way out, Pedders do a lifting kit gives about 2" i think, new shocks and springs all round, may be worth looking at www.forester.org The guys in the states have loads of info on it, you can also change the subframe spacer blocks to give more room but it's a big job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Sump Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'm not entirely sure mate, im guessing one of the fozzie guys may be able to help. But as you are in Sheffield I'd give Sheffield Subaru Services a call. Martin n Dave are top blokes n would probably be able to point you in the right direction :) Going to see them on Monday night after work regards some other stuff. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'd take your own mug if you want a brew [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 How did you get on at martins ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Simplest way is 1" spacers on top hats & either add to that with 1" springs (king springs or custom from springcoil,co.uk) or add slightly bigger tyres such as 215 over 205 or 75 profile over 70 Spacer & tyres gets about 1.25 to 1.75 inch lift Spacer & spring gets 2.0 inch lift Spacer spring & tyres gets you 2.25 to 2.75 inch lift ** Do note you can not use lift springs with standard SLS struts (Change to KYB excel G)** 2 inches is about as much as need really, any more needs the rear trailing arm repositioned with custom bracket. done the odd lift with custom spacers & brackets for farmers & the likes. Tyres are a good lift as gain on clearance of wishbone too plus most people wanting a lift want more biased off road tyre Your sagging issue sounds like SLS rear struts may be faulty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Sump Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yes SLS on the off side and normal on near side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Sump Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hope martin can fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wow sounds like someone did a 'cheap' fix can't believe it drives in a straight line When are you down at his next ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 That rather silly & unsafe. Part numbers below, easy cheap fix, you may want speak to springcoil,co.uk & order some custom spring rates & height to get bit of lift & match tow weight. replace with KYB part numbers below > Right Absorber KYB 334344 Left Absorber KYB 334345 Coilover Springs KYB RC6431 Links below: Struts > http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4acf49e9a4 http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35d1361cbb Struts option 2 (different seller, prices keep fluctuating) http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5670881d2b http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27f89a5c97 Springs > http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35d15f54b7 Springs option 2 (sold in pair) http://www.ebay.co.u...=item234a7547fe Boot kit > http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ad3cbe2b0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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