How to lift a 98-08 Subaru Forester 2 inches Step by step install

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In this video, I show how to install an HRG 2" lift kit on a 2001 Subaru Forester. The procedure shown applies to most Subaru models from this era. I did not realize the camera was pointed toward the ground until I edited the footage, so bear with me on that! I had to improvise quite a bit.
As far as the lift kit giveaway, the contest ends September 14, 2020. Entries are limited to one per person. If multiple guesses are submitted, only the first one will count.
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  • @braxtonschnurr6794
    @braxtonschnurr67943 жыл бұрын

    2 hours an 6 minutes

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    The install took 2 hours and 7 minutes!! You are the closest guess. Email us using the link in the description so we can get your address and send you your free Subaru lift kit!!! Thanks!!

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Braxton, it has been several weeks since you won the contest but we have not heard from you to claim your free lift kit. Please contact us using the link in description. If we do not hear from you by the end of October we will have no choice but to award the kit to the next closest guesser. Thanks!

  • @braxtonschnurr6794

    @braxtonschnurr6794

    3 жыл бұрын

    I sent you a message on instagram

  • @EdsonATorres

    @EdsonATorres

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy the kit?

  • @jessegutierrez5429

    @jessegutierrez5429

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@braxtonschnurr6794 I’ll buy the kit off you

  • @spiritandflesh8477
    @spiritandflesh84777 ай бұрын

    Bummed I’m 3 years late for the lift kit giveaway. Lol I have a olive green 04 forester that is in desperate need of a lift and bigger tires. One day it’s going to happen. Great video. Also appreciate the mechanic honesty. Only thing missing is the throwing of tools 😂

  • @bryanl5721
    @bryanl57212 жыл бұрын

    great video. thank you for sharing. i just purchases a 2007 Forester turbo. I LOVE it.

  • @MikeBrownOhio
    @MikeBrownOhio3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new garage as I Just saw the new video... The front install isn't bad but if I remember he rear is a pain so I'd say 4 hours... I helped a buddy about 6 years ago put a lift on an Impreza... Stay safe... Have a great day...

  • @agrijag7536
    @agrijag75362 жыл бұрын

    Any tips for getting the lower bolts for the front strut back in after you put the spacer on? Can't seem to get mine to line up right

  • @HippieFPV
    @HippieFPV3 жыл бұрын

    2 and a half hours! thanks for the informative video and for the opportunity of the giveaway! i would loveeeee to win a set, giveaway ends just before my bday :) would be an epic bday present!

  • @TheEckoEcho
    @TheEckoEcho2 жыл бұрын

    for damn sure im buying this

  • @countercivilization
    @countercivilization2 жыл бұрын

    Making boring stuff informative and funny! For having lifted my 2004 forester, I would suggest: at least swap your stock springs for some heavy duty springs (they are usually slightly longer 1/2 inch) especially if the plan is to go for some long and serious off road...Also you should stick to touring shock absorbers as it is a well balance combination. Later find some off set rims if you want to have bigger ratio tyres or it will surely rub bad...

  • @swktg47
    @swktg472 жыл бұрын

    Any thoughts on strut spacer lifts vs. spring lifts on a Forester? I'm used to old jeeps (solid axles) instead of independent suspensions and I'm feeling way out of my depth here.

  • @tomtafola4518
    @tomtafola45183 жыл бұрын

    Grate video I have a 1999 i am thinking of doing the same where would I get a good suspension syste

  • @justinschmidt4506
    @justinschmidt45063 жыл бұрын

    3hr 45min. thanks for the video.

  • @Survive2022
    @Survive20223 жыл бұрын

    I'm here... Did I make it?! Man I do need a lift.

  • @danielstrand4255
    @danielstrand4255 Жыл бұрын

    Wheels not wanting to come off is a standard subaru saftey feature, you know in case you forget the lugs they self-weld

  • @Survive2022
    @Survive20223 жыл бұрын

    Great video..

  • @ProudJap
    @ProudJap2 жыл бұрын

    any issues with your sway bar end links? Mines snapped so i removed the sway bar altogether but now its a little scary driving over 60 mph

  • @hugojr5290
    @hugojr52902 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2000 Subaru Forester and I am looking for a link or a place where I can buy a 2 inch lift kit

  • @CampingRandy
    @CampingRandy3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @alejandrogomezjimenez9248
    @alejandrogomezjimenez92483 жыл бұрын

    I need to buy a lift kit spacers for my Subaru Legacy 2015 is to low in the back I need some information please

  • @agentp6621
    @agentp66212 жыл бұрын

    The biggest question I have is about damaging the CV axles. Putting a lift on the forester without lengthening the axle will strain the joints wouldn’t it?

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lifting any independent suspension vehicle causes additional wear on CV joints whether it’s a Forester or an F150. It’s a compromise you have to make to gain ground clearance under the car. Installing larger tires also causes additional stress on the axles and drivetrain.

  • @RodrinBird
    @RodrinBird3 жыл бұрын

    Any issues with the CV joints/boots being torn after the height difference?

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, with old and cracked boots they will tear easier after the lift. The additional axle angle is a compromise for the additional ground clearance you gain. Best practice is to be sure your axles are in good condition.

  • @timothychadwick6191
    @timothychadwick61913 жыл бұрын

    Has he answered anyone on where he got that kit from? And if he has.where did he get the kit from?

  • @sherck15
    @sherck152 жыл бұрын

    What tire size did you go with?

  • @greektitanwarriors
    @greektitanwarriors3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't have a problem taking my wheels off to lower mine lol

  • @frankherrera9058
    @frankherrera90583 жыл бұрын

    Im just doing a 3in lift for my 06 forester

  • @elvisaguiar7099

    @elvisaguiar7099

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where are you getting the lift from ?

  • @frankherrera9058

    @frankherrera9058

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was a two and a half inch in the front and 3in in the rear and I got it from OZsubielift

  • @vamosdecaceria
    @vamosdecaceria Жыл бұрын

    Did you manage to kill that tyre?

  • @colesongriffith1267
    @colesongriffith12673 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get a lift liek that?

  • @cetri777
    @cetri777 Жыл бұрын

    matic or manual? which is best and reliable?

  • @petergoesinya636

    @petergoesinya636

    Жыл бұрын

    Manual is gonna be way cheaper to repair

  • @Da818-SP
    @Da818-SP3 жыл бұрын

    Is it to late for the give away . Need to left my slammed fozzy .. lol

  • @jerryb84
    @jerryb843 жыл бұрын

    Did you choose a winner ?

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes about 6 weeks ago. It is the pinned comment.

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers3 жыл бұрын

    Subaru Rescue Garage 😁

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    We haven’t rescued anything in years... basically just destroy cars nowadays. But we do give away free stuff!

  • @donniehiggins5766
    @donniehiggins57663 жыл бұрын

    2hrs 20 min

  • @hypeheads8353
    @hypeheads83533 жыл бұрын

    2 hours 15 min

  • @dannyagm1974
    @dannyagm19743 жыл бұрын

    3 hrs max

  • @jerryb84
    @jerryb843 жыл бұрын

    3 hours 42 min

  • @bauerboyscarcreation2819
    @bauerboyscarcreation28193 жыл бұрын

    5 hours

  • @Ro.T560
    @Ro.T5603 жыл бұрын

    There's no way my apartment building will let me do this in my parking space.

  • @garth6367

    @garth6367

    3 жыл бұрын

    Better to ask forgiveness than permission

  • @broom3298

    @broom3298

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s better then repairing a radiator hose in your work parking lot

  • @subaruforester5062
    @subaruforester50623 жыл бұрын

    So many cuts i felt the video was skipping couldn't watch thumbs down

  • @jovanidelgadillo4035
    @jovanidelgadillo40353 жыл бұрын

    3 hours

  • @bjornaugustyn1212
    @bjornaugustyn12123 жыл бұрын

    1 hour.

  • @eclipseclan8581
    @eclipseclan85813 жыл бұрын

    2 hours 40 min

  • @nikolaidzumerski1909
    @nikolaidzumerski19093 жыл бұрын

    3:50

  • @mokhilo7537
    @mokhilo75373 жыл бұрын

    2 and half hours

  • @kosayno
    @kosayno3 жыл бұрын

    1:45

  • @lonnieoakman2216
    @lonnieoakman22163 жыл бұрын

    1.25 hrs

  • @JGotPreme
    @JGotPreme3 жыл бұрын

    2 hours

  • @Not-Justin
    @Not-Justin3 жыл бұрын

    1 hour 50 min

  • @hurleystowing
    @hurleystowing3 жыл бұрын

    5 1/2 hours

  • @ClintR2
    @ClintR23 жыл бұрын

    2hr 13min

  • @ManPigeonWorldWide
    @ManPigeonWorldWide3 жыл бұрын

    45 mins

  • @Survive2022
    @Survive20223 жыл бұрын

    30 minutes

  • @dawson1373
    @dawson13733 жыл бұрын

    2 hours 16 minutes

  • @Deividaskaunas
    @Deividaskaunas3 жыл бұрын

    3h.15min

  • @cameloviloan9935
    @cameloviloan99353 жыл бұрын

    2hrs 45 minutes

  • @prenticedanford6845
    @prenticedanford68453 жыл бұрын

    128 mins.

  • @trenton2149
    @trenton21493 жыл бұрын

    The axle can not just fall out 😂 its got a pin that holds them

  • @lkjagodics

    @lkjagodics

    2 жыл бұрын

    The inner cv joint can fall apart inside . If this happens you have to remove the axle , remove the inner boot, hopefully the bearings didn't fall apart spilling needles all-over. Use a tie-down to limit how much the axle can move out.

  • @alexanderchiali
    @alexanderchiali2 жыл бұрын

    6.5 hours to do the job

  • @shanefinn8316
    @shanefinn83163 жыл бұрын

    About 4:20 man

  • @darkflames1284
    @darkflames1284 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for not showing how you mounted the rear strut to the knuckle. this video helped a lot...

  • @14maloof14
    @14maloof143 жыл бұрын

    5 hours 15 minutes

  • @14maloof14

    @14maloof14

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video hoping to win to install on my daughters first car her 08 Forester

  • @ozrick666able
    @ozrick666able3 жыл бұрын

    Bye :( gl

  • @hrg_tv

    @hrg_tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bye! Lol

  • @paulsimonie6937
    @paulsimonie69373 жыл бұрын

    123 minutes

  • @pyrointhe9057
    @pyrointhe90572 ай бұрын

    Do you still sell these?

  • @Da818-SP
    @Da818-SP3 жыл бұрын

    5 hours

  • @MSGDREWRY
    @MSGDREWRY3 жыл бұрын

    3 hours

  • @javiermontenegro2849
    @javiermontenegro28493 жыл бұрын

    1:30

  • @shayemaloof6600
    @shayemaloof66003 жыл бұрын

    6 hours

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