1996 legacy outback, strut replacement (for lift)

[washwagon]

I thought this dead horse could use a little more beating.

 

I would like to lift my 96 Legacy Outback. With the intention of putting on larger tires, as you do. Currently my 205 70 15 tires are about a 1/4" from the rear strut spring perch. (i think that's what it's called).

 

Which year struts should I use for the front and rear?

 

Would a small wheel spacer help?

 

I figure if those can get me a couple more inches i may get some 235 70 15 under it.

 

Thanks!

[washwagon]

Or any other suggestions on gaining a couple inches, like those strut spacers?

[heartless]

strut spacers will not gain you tire clearance... they go at the top, where the strut mounts to the body..

 

not sure if you can do the Forester struts on a 96 or not.. I know it worked quite well on my old 95..

[colemanapp]

^{I put some 04 forester struts, springs, etc on mine. I'd add a strut top spacer to rears as they ended up lower than the front by about a half inch.maybe 2" total gain but great upgrade for handling. Direct bolt on in all areas.}

[washwagon]

Thanks guys! Ill plan to do exactly that colemanapp!