Well for those looking for quick struts...
Trying to find a set of Gen1 Legacy Outback Quick struts is impossible. To completely rebuild, you have to buy the struts and hats from your vendor/manufacturer of choice and if you need springs, you are left with used, or dealers and local shops, who go back to the dealer. You will get a better price local than you do walking in the door at the dealer. Another route is crazy aftermarket ones that are geared towards off road or racing performance. aka not the daily driver....
So with not being able to find them, I went with a set of Monroe Quick Struts for an 2005 Forestor XT, as I read some people on here have done to give a little lift. It was one of the cheapest, quickest and least dangerous routes to obtain new struts and springs. Parts seem to be readily available on RockAuto and local stores, although the local chains charge a hefty price over what you find online.
The 05 Forestor struts are indeed bolt right in, with no fitment issues what so ever. You will wind up with a little case of saggy butt in the back, but as stated in many posts, 1/2" to 1" spacer should even up the rear if it bothers you. Zip tied brake lines in the front, brake lines fit in the rear carrier built into the strut tower. It produced about 1" to 1.5" of lift overall, which is a nice plus.
People on the board say they are stiffer, which they are, but I am a bad judge as they feel amazing compared to the original ones that were on there and had 134k miles.
While I did not do this for the lift, it is nicer stepping out of the car and sure it will be nicer to have a little clearance in the winter months.