[jason tincey]

hey all just thuoght i would open topic with a few different websites that sell forester lift kits.
i have yet to buy one but if anyone out there has a lift kit on the forester post a coment with the web site and how good it is.
also if anyone has heard of any of these brands and lift kits let us know what they are like

Subtle Solutions

Scorpion Subaru

www.ausubaru.com

http://www.subaru4wdclubwa.asn.au/Accessories/lift-kit/Lift-Kit.htm

 

[lilFORESTer]

^^^guns Guns Guns... Subaru Lifts

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Remove SubaXtreme from the list as they don't do lift kits now- they refer their lift kit enquiries to Scorpoin Subaru.

http://www.scorpionsubaru.com/

SubaXtreme are still great for sump guards, bull bars etc though.

 

[jason tincey]

cherz everyone for the imput
keap it up the more list the better!!!!!!

 

[Arthrogrian19]

^^^guns Guns Guns... Subaru Lifts

Kind of ironic, huh? :biggrin: Maybe our large sunroofs can double as an opening for a turret.

 

[Kee]

Just called ScorpionSubaru, they do not have lift kits for year 03 or later Forester.
They only have kits for 2.0 models.
Still waiting for email replies from Hi-Rise and Backyard Boys.

 

[benwarn]

Just called ScorpionSubaru, they do not have lift kits for year 03 or later Forester.
They only have kits for 2.0 models.
Still waiting for email replies from Hi-Rise and Backyard Boys.

hirise are a little slow in service but a good price!

 

[hayd]

I have emailed HiRise multiple times over the last 3 weeks or so and havent had a reply yet

 

[SpaceMonkey]

I have emailed HiRise multiple times over the last 3 weeks or so and havent had a reply yet

Somethings up there, the phone number on the website is disconnected too. And BYB haven't answered my email either : (

Hopefully Scorpion get a kit sorted for the SG soon.

 

[Kee]

G'day all,

No email replies yet. I cannot wait any longer. ;-)
Went to a local tyre place and spoke to the owner(I think) about lifting.
He checked his records and he has lifted a Forester for a client that went around Oz.
He will install 4 Pedders springs and advised the rear struts will need to be replaced with KYB and also a wheel alignment.
I asked him about the tyre Yokohama Geolander All Terrain +II 21565R16 and he said they are not rugged enough. He recommended Bridgestone D693 215/65/R16 D693.
I have booked it in 2 weeks, 40mm spring lift and 4 x d693 for A$1700. I welcome any comments/suggestions. Has anyone used the D693 tyres before? I can still change them if I want to.

Thanks,
Kee

 

[Dale]

I asked him about the tyre Yokohama Geolander All Terrain +II 21565R16 and he said they are not rugged enough.

What about the Geo A/T-S? I believe they replace the Geo AT +IIs.

 

[Kee]

What about the Geo A/T-S? I believe they replace the Geo AT +IIs.

Thanks Dale, I will check the Geo A/T-S too. Both the Geo A/T-S and D693 look similar. :icon_question:

I still have my original Yoko tyres after 75,000km. Maybe I will try another tyre company and give the D693 a go.

Cheers.

 

[jason tincey]

I have booked it in 2 weeks, 40mm spring lift and 4 x d693 for A$1700. I welcome any comments/suggestions. Has anyone used the D693 tyres before? I can still change them if I want to.

you getting any lift from the rear strust?????
do u know anyway of doing it cheaper coz i aint got that much money

 

[Kee]

you getting any lift from the rear strust?????
do u know anyway of doing it cheaper coz i aint got that much money

I hope so, he told me 40mm lift and it better be for all of them. :icon_biggrin:
That price includes 4 new tyres. The spring lifts and alignment cost me around A$900 and I think it's quite good, considering I am not good working with cars.
If you can put the springs and the rear struts in yourself, I am sure you will save a bit.
I actually wanted strut lifts when I started this 'research' but I haven't heard from 2 of my emails(See posts from last page). The scorpion strut lift kit is not available for 2003 model and costs $825. This doesn't include fitting and alignment. So the price quoted to me is good and I don't get my hands dirty. :biggrin:
The spring lift is the only way I know to lift the Forester at this time. :icon_rolleyes:
Cheers.

 

[BAC5.2]

I have emailed HiRise multiple times over the last 3 weeks or so and havent had a reply yet

VERY SHADY SHOP! They screwed me out of $600 USD. I still haven't heard a response from them. I filed a legal complaint, but still have not heard anything.

Dave Blandford is a theif.

 

[Kee]

VERY SHADY SHOP! They screwed me out of $600 USD. I still haven't heard a response from them. I filed a legal complaint, but still have not heard anything.

Dave Blandford is a theif.

Thanks for letting us know and I am sorry for your misfortune. :icon_frown:
I always try to deal locally whenever I can. Less hassles when something goes wrong.

 

[Kee]

Reply from AUSubaru

Hi all, I got an email reply from AUSubaru.
Price for a 3" strut lift (MY03) is A$650 plus delivery of A$60 to Melbourne.
Cheers.

 

[jason tincey]

I hope so, he told me 40mm lift and it better be for all of them.
That price includes 4 new tyres. The spring lifts and alignment cost me around A$900 and I think it's quite good, considering I am not good working with cars.
If you can put the springs and the rear struts in yourself, I am sure you will save a bit.
I actually wanted strut lifts when I started this 'research' but I haven't heard from 2 of my emails(See posts from last page). The scorpion strut lift kit is not available for 2003 model and costs $825. This doesn't include fitting and alignment. So the price quoted to me is good and I don't get my hands dirty.
The spring lift is the only way I know to lift the Forester at this time.
Cheers.



geez that is good if it includes tires ay.
when u get to done could u take a fe pics and put em' up????

 

[Kee]

geez that is good if it includes tires ay.
when u get to done could u take a fe pics and put em' up????

No worries mate... I will take some before-and-after shots. :icon_wink:

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Hi all, I got an email reply from AUSubaru.
Price for a 3" strut lift (MY03) is A$650 plus delivery of A$60 to Melbourne.
Cheers.

Yep, they got back to me a couple of days ago with the same price too.

I read on another forum that Dave from Hi-Rise has stopped doing lift kits- apparently the info on the Hi-Rise site is old and sorely in need of an update.