2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport lift kit

[TPman3524]

I need help lifting my new 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport

[AdventureSubaru]

Welcome! How high are you wanting to lift it?

 

Read up in the off road section. The block sizes and such can be different year to year and model to model. I am not aware of the suspension setup on an 09 as to whether any currently made kits bolt up or whether you would have to make your own.

 

general rule is you can lift about an inch, maybe a little more with HDPE or aluminum strut top spacers and longer bolts. I cut mine out of a $13. wal mart cutting board for a 3/8 spacer. HDPE does not cost much.

 

2 inches of suspension lift is about the limit for the axles. Most do strut top lift blocks. You'll see examples in some searches and viewing a few builds. Any taller and you will need an accompanying body lift. Again, depending on the setup, you may have the option of swapping in outback or forester struts and springs to gain some lift. Possibly the XV as well. take some measurements, look at the parts and how they bolt up. It may have been done already.

 

If you're going higher than 2 inches, body lift is the only good option. Basically, spacer blocks between your subframes and unibody as well as trans crossmembers etc. You also have to lengthen your steering shaft.

 

Basic info to get you started. It's all the same basic process lifting subies, but each generation has is small differences. Do lots of reading on the off road section about lifts - specifically newer EJ series cars. Look at some of the lifted ones in the members rides section and you'll have a good idea of what you'd be in for and what to do.

[Prwa101]

Depending on which rear top hat you have I may have a 1" spacer that'd work for you.

 

Prwa