I have one inch lift spacers from Anderson Design. In hindsight I don't know that it was worth it. I spent $150 on spacers, $60 on a realignment, and another $50 on a transmission mount insert. I did get the wobble, but thankfully it went away after the insert.

Bottom line I spent about $260 and the difference is minimal to the extent that when I part next to my friend's bone stock Outback I have to squint to see the difference. All terrain tires made much more of a difference in my opinion. Not saying it looks bad or anything, I think it actually looks really good. But just that considering the cost and end result I wish I'd just gone with a 2 inch kit to begin with.

 

What is this transmission mount insert you type of? Newb to outback and lifting I am.


joe r

 

Here are some pis.

 

1st looks like Utah?

 

hey look @traildogck another happy CKE SSP > Anderson customer.

 

Well I can mostly thank @Brucey for all the hard test-mule-work.

His feedback led to the real end product.

 

Where are the “TRUE” suspension lifts for Subaru? Seems market is big enough to support someone making a true 1.5” to 2.5” lift kit.

 

I know primitive makes a true 1.5" lift with coils but they use the stock struts. however, the primitive does supply rear subframe spacers to address alignment issues. i have yet to see a kit over 1.5" that does not include some rear subframe spacers to adjust the rear back into OEM spec for alignment. i like the primitive kit, its around $800. but i dont intend on doing much more than daily driving my OB and hauling the family- so anything 1" or more is just not needed right now, unless i get a wild hair up my ass and decide to go that route for looks because it looks great. just not looking to wear out OEM components prematurely due to a lift i rarely utilize- like a 2" lift

 

That’s what I mean on other 4x4 a typical or “correct lift” involves springs, shocks, spacers or many times extended suspension components and even steering components. Yes, they are often $1k or more but at least it’s done right and minimizes if not eliminates drive issues or damage to driveline.