I just bought a forester x because of your vids! keep it up man!

Looking good mate can't wait for the detailed one

Great video, I'm looking at doing something similar to my SG in the future. Thanks for sharing

Nice 👍 it looks awesome sitting perfectly 👌

On the sparkplug issue, use a hole saw to make access holes and add body plugs like in your firewall to cover the holes and make it look stock.

Thanks for sharing mate

I remember coming across your last lifting video and it was pretty good, but now I'm subscribing for this next one! I have a Nissan Juke that I'm building for offroad, and I get a lot of information from people modding Subarus since the chassis and subframe designs have a lot in common. I'm thinking about having a 2" subframe lift fabricated for my vehicle, but without a video like this I wouldn't know what to expect or plan for. Well documented and detailed videos on the more aggressive subframe lifts on unibody cars are also very hard to come by.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

JaxxaLuca Customs that’s one of the reasons I make these videos because no one else does. I’m glad your finding them useful in relation to your own vehicle

Great job. Perfect

This was very interesting, and well presented and explained as usual. Appreciate the analysis of pros and cons. I know you still have a few more tasks to tend to before it's done but it's already looking amazing! Looking forward to watching it continue to progress.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

softroadingthewest thank you! It’s slowly getting there! Can’t wait to have all the bits and pieces done so I can really start enjoying it

That is SICK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm amazed that it's only been in fairly recent times that companies have started to manufacture these lift kits. I did my first lift on an old brumby back around 1996. Back then you couldn't buy stuff off the shelf. It was pretty much fabricate everything yourself. Even the rear lsd was sourced from a nissan, with custom diff brackets ,cv's and drive flanges. Lsd's where available from the turbo Leone, but where very expensive and hard to find second hand. It's been 20 years since I've owned a Subaru, but your videos have inspired me to perhaps buy another one. These kits sure would make my job a lot easier the second time around too. Loving your videos mate. Keep up the good work 👍

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the support!

Awesome job mate!

I have a 2007 Tribeca with a bad motor (surprise! warped heads) and this looks like a rather easy way to make it better for the snow (once I get the heads replaced). Thanks

I had my sf5 foz stock offloading and it went great. Might look at buying another fix down the track and lifting it instead of lowering it.

So Dope!

bro.... the way i love Subaru Forester 😇😍. I have been thinking of buying 2008/9 XT for over-landing and you just confirmed it,,, i love your videos. The mods are so awesome😎🙌💯

I've got a 4.5/5.0 Monster lift sitting here in a box waiting to go in my 01 Forester.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

frogswurld I should have the detailed install guide up next Friday to assist with your install. (If your installing it yourself)

Damn that's a bummer the spark plugs are so blocked. Those things are already hard enough to get to! I would usually pull an engine mount and jack the engine up a bit to access them more easily. Maybe if you remove both the engine mount bolts you can jack it up higher? At least it's not turbo. Modified turbo EJ engines go through spark plugs like crazy!Thanks for making the video! Looks nice

I’ve been considering buying a forester to do beach driving and dirt tracks but was a little worried at first, after watching your vids I’ve got a lot more confidence A forester will cope

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you know the limit of their capability they will go a lot of places. Don’t expect them to out wheel a Jeep rockcrawling, but their lightweight sure makes up for it in mud and sand.

Glad to hear you have a Doctorate, in Vehicle Structure Modifications! 😂😂😂😂 #goodluck

I've been there with the spark plug dilemma, I ended up using an array of 2 and 6 inch extentions with a universal joint and a small rubber hose to pull them out.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

haha, at least you don't have to do them to often

Nice

These tiny screws on coilovers look scary! :D

Great rig mitre, I've seen it with the lift in another video. I'm a UK guy who was wondering if I can leave stock springs on my SH forester if I fit a 2 inch lift ? Any advice would be great as there isn't any offroad subaru family fan base here compared to USA and AUSTRALIA. Keep up your amazing adventures and vlogs.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Hey John, there is no need to upgrade springs, however the heavy duty rear does aid if your loading up the car with camping gear.

👍 Крутяк!!! I speak, super! 🙂

For the spark plugs I’d just drop spark plug socket onto the spark plug *without* the wrench and/or extension already attached... *then* attach a small extension when the socket is already inside. I’ve never had a problem. though.. it is scary dropping a socket into the engine without anything attached

looks really good, bud. hope it serves you well. Wish we could drive together...

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

captain_fozz 04 Thanks man. I wouldn’t mind going to the US one day and checking out the scene there. Could be a reality one day 😉

Looks insanely good! Good note on the exhaust, I had mine hanging on cable ties until I could get into a shop haha! Would a custom skid plate that extended up the front help tidy things up?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Not So Flat Adventures yes, definitely looking into a custom skid plate. Just need to save some money for it. Big lift kits are expensive...

I`m really impressed, what CVs did you use? you said in another video you found decent ones.

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

OEM CV’s and a transmission mount insert is the best option for CV longevity on a lifted Subaru

Hola envías a Chile por ejemplo un kit de levante, un snorkel, parachoque con winch y un par de neblineros blancos para cambiar por los que vienen en el auto accesible te lo agradecería.

I like how you converted metric to freedom units for us USA people but the title of the video was in inches with no conversion. (: For rough idea calculations in the field I've always used 25mm per inch, 4 liters per gallon, and 2/3rds miles per kilometer. None are exact but give you a good idea of scale if you're unable to do the correct calculation right then. As far as the spark plugs you can try disconnecting the dog bone and the rear transmission mount and tilting the engine up. I've heard of Outback guys doing that before. Could you route the exhaust above the sub frame with the new space you've created?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

bruceyyyyy yeah, the whole metric/imperial gets a bit confusing. Lift kits are sold in imperial measurements, but otherwise we use metric in Aus. That’s sounds like a lot of work for the spark plugs but a good idea non the less. And as for the exhaust, it can 100% be tucked under the subframe now

Looks awesome, what size tires you running ??

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The tires are 215/75r15

Video on how you got rid of the square out of the front

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Manuel Marquez yeah, I will film it when I modify the subframe

Nice Forester bro , the lift is awesome. Where did you get the front bumper

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Front bumper is a subaxtreme bullbar

@jonathancarroll6042

3 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 you're welcome and thanks for the info

she looks good mate. did you have to extend the hanger for the gearbox/motor when you dropped the motor down? really enjoying your channel as ill be doing this (maybe not a 4" lift ) in the near future when i get my forester. current ride is a my00 gf8 club spec evo 4 #subielife

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

As in the pitch stop? The kit came with an adjustable pitch stop for the motor which I installed. Those smaller details will be in next weeks video

Looks like a parado cruiser now

Great video, I am thinking to buy a Subaru Forester like yours and I would like to lift it like yours. When you lower the subframe what happen with the steering wheel bar and the transmission stick, it's not affected because the subframe change ?

@ignitionoffroad5028

11 ай бұрын

The SG forester is a great Subaru platform to modify for off-roading! The kit came with a steering shaft extension so no issues there, however there was no extension for the gear stick. While the connecting shaft between the gear stick and transmission did change its angle, there was no effect on shifting performance.

Hey mate just wondering how you are going to insure it now that it has the 4" lift? And was wondering if you've looked into getting it engineered? I'm in Victoria as well and looking at buying a sg with a 5" lift but just worried about those things and cops haha

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

I have looked into getting the lift engineered. My research suggests it will cost somewhere around $1500 to get it done, mainly as they need to hire a track to do the swerve test. I have contacted 2 engineers so far and been turned down by both. Insurance wise, my previous 2.5/3" kit wasn't legal either. I do 3rd party fire and theft and just hope they don't have to look at my car if anything ever happens... I do want it engineered though to be able to enjoy the car without the legal hassle

Dude awesome!! I was looking into the subielift oz monster lift kit for the outback/liberty. I do not see it listed in their store link. Do I need to contact them personally to request to purchase the monster lift kit? thanks! your Forester looks so beefy! Wondering if you could run some bigger tires and wheels.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Anything over 2” is a custom order you have to contact them. Their website is very outdated and not very user friendly which is unfortunate for someone who provides such an amazing service. In regards to wheel, yes I’m thinking of going up to 235/75r15 from my current 215/75r15. The room is definitely there now just a matter of saving up for the new tyres. I wouldn’t go bigger then that size though as you will lose to much drivability

@therootedprogress

4 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 Awesome! thanks for sharing that info! the wheels im trying to fit are actually 235/75/15. imma see if i can reach out to them soon!

How tall are you? When you were showing under the hood that 4 inch lift really made it look way higher. My Forester is at stock height but I do have Yokohama geolanders which are great or being able to drive on the street as well as snow and mud and dirt. I really want to lift my Forester and I love the way this 4-inch Lift looks.

@ignitionoffroad5028

9 ай бұрын

I’m about 5 foot 7. The forester was definitely tall with the 4” lift and bigger tires.

Just got an 05 manual forester xt with a 2.5 inch lift on it. didn't even make it home before the right side cv boot blew. It doesn't have a subframe drop where would I find subframe spacers here in Canada all searches are just bringing up coil spacers.

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Contact either Subieliftoz or Anderson Design Fabrication for subframe spacers. You shouldn’t need subframe spacers with a 2.5” lift. Just make sure you run genuine Subaru driveshafts and you shouldn’t have any problems.

Remember to adjust the cv axle, differential, and transmission geometry. The bushings probably need updating. The speedometer is probably off also.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Videos Videos the kit sets all your driveline geometry so everything works properly. Only bushing effected is your rear lower control arm bush which I adjusted. Speedometer is out because of the larger wheels but that has nothing to do with the lift kit

Hay mate what bolts did you use for the bull bar and did you have to cut off the factory nuts at the back for your normal front number bar

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Rockybro1 subaxtreme bar is built for the SG so a simple bolt on. Not sure what bolts they are but definitely no cutting

@rockybro1918

4 жыл бұрын

Ignition Offroad ok cool thanks mate

sub frame mod? you are giving me way too many good ideas man

@Tony-112

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

Did you have to extend any lines/tubings like brake line, etc... ?

@ignitionoffroad5028

Жыл бұрын

I had to extend radiator hoses, and I wasn’t happy with the brake lines. I would definitely liked to have installed longer brake lines.

You probably want to get the mods certified...not just legal but also insurance. Nice car!

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Benny Banger I definitely do. I’ve tried 2 engineers so far and been turned down both times. Unfortunately being the first to certify a Subaru lift comes with its challenges...

@BenMitro

4 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 that's a bummer. Are they failing it, or just avoiding the job?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Benny Banger just avoiding it. I think I need to take a different approach and tell them it’s a 4wd so they might at least agree to have a look

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

wyomarine plates are a JDM custom plate. So the writing says Victoria in Japanese.

Sounds like they should have made 2” trans&engine spacers too

👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Нармаль аппарат

Now it's time to take on those car park speed humps........

How'd those solid diff bushings go?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Haven't put them in yet. Hopefully this weekends project

So is it inevitable that my CVs are going to have more stress or is there a part that fixes that?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Any time you lift a vehicle with independent suspension your adding stress to the cvs. That being said with this kit the subframe spacers are there to keep the cvs at a good angle so you shouldn’t have too many issues.

Hola puedes enviar a chile un para choque con winch y un kit de levante y un snooker,neblineros blancos lpara cambiar por los que vienen de fábrica para un subaru XV 2015 .

Did you have issues with the 2” front 3” rear?

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

I did, but I think that comes down to my use of aftermarket CV’s at the time. Since I went OEM I haven’t had issues

Where did you get that front bumper?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a Subaxtreme bumper. I was lucky and scored mine secondhand at a auto wreckers

hey man! i have an instagram that ive contacted you on before but id just like to know if you know the torque specs for the lift? i have a 2" FDF lift kit and would just like to know if you know the specs for the old lift you had, thanks!

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly sure this is it, but best to double check with the lift manufacturer Strut top nuts - 20Nm Strut Knuckle Bolts - 129Nm Trailing arm bracket bolts - 100Nm

Why did you get back to stock for from previous lift?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Because I wanted to do the install as if your starting from stock height, and it allowed me to do the give-away on my old lift kit earlier.

Is there a solution to prevent the CV Boots from being torn with such s high lift on these cars?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Only use genuine Subaru boots/drive shafts. With this lift the driveshafts are at the same angle as a 2” lift because of the subframe drop.

Any Supermodel (You Better Work)Nice work. Any idea how much it may cost to legalise it ? (to have it engineered approved in AU)

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

From the research I’ve done somewhere between $2-5k. The big cost is you have to hire out a private track for a day to do the swerve test.

Can you do a video on that sexy bull bar?

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

If you jump onto my channel you will find I already have 2 videos about it there and will be doing another one in the near future. 😁

Can you tell me where you bought the front bumper.

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Subaxtreme. I found mine secondhand at a car wrecker

FUCKIN AWESOME! I commend you.

What type of snorkel did you install?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

MaD FaB NK Pajero snorkel. Here’s a link to that video kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYN-zaNyfKnTYMo.html

offroad, when?

Are these kits road legal in Australia?

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

No, not legal anywhere in Aus. Max lift on most states is 2” lift. Only option is to have it engineered which I tried unsuccessfully multiple times.

what are you doing with the old lift kit? would be happy to purchase if your willing and still avaliable Other than that, awesome job and looks great!

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Its up for grabs as a give away - www.ignitionoffroadblog.com/win-my-old-lift-kit

Whered u get that bumper

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Subaxtreme bar. You can buy them new here: www.subaxtreme.com/shop/forester-03-05-offroad-bullbar/ They are quite expensive so I was lucky enough to score mine at a wreckers for cheap.

Does anyone have to link to where to buy the lift?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

This is a custom order lift kit. Best email them at sales@subieliftoz.com to make a purchase

Dang, that's pretty sexy bro. I gotta get a 4'' now lol.

@willeveryday

4 жыл бұрын

I've got one for you big boy 😜

@BaileyDriver

4 жыл бұрын

Will Everyday lol

Where did you get bumper’s and how much?

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

I got mine from a wrecker, but it is a Subaxtreme bar. Check out the website for pricing. www.subaxtreme.com

@RTONYO

2 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 thanks for the quick reply and I love the ride

Why not make a block that raises the engine so it sits in the same spot

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

If you just have 4” strut top spacers without the subframe spacers, you will just destroy the drive shafts with the angle. 2.5” is the most you will be able to lift a Subaru to increase ground clearance without larger tires.

Where do I go to get that kit?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Subieliftoz. Best to contact them on social media or email them at sales@subieliftoz.com

What brake setup are you using?

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

Only thing I have done is add slotted brake rotors to the front. Everything else is factory

@mattcaselles

2 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 Cool, do you intend to upgrade or are the factory calipers/lines good? I just got a 07 forester and wasnt sure if brakes would need to be something to upgrade?

@ignitionoffroad5028

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattcaselles yeah might upgrade to wrx 4 pot callipers and braided lines later on. I don’t think it’s needed, but it would be a nice setup to have.

@mattcaselles

2 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 yep I was eyeing that swap too. They look great. Looking like about $1700-$2000 to get everything on ebay.

What year is your subaru?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

This one was a 2003 model

@ADR_FPV

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

What size rim and tire size is that thing holding

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

215/75r15 on 15x6.5 et25 ox wheels

@brandoncortis7014

3 жыл бұрын

Can these fit without a lift kit? Or should install a 2 inch lift for that size

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandoncortis7014 Yes they will fit but expect rub. Even with my previous 2.5" lift I had rub at full steering lock with that wheel setup.

Perhaps it is a different country thing, but in America, a body spacer is only usable on a frame and body vehicle. On a unibody vehicle it is all suspension... even if you drop brackets it is not considered a body lift... by legal standards here. Might be the same there as we both draw our legal system from England.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Todd Hoover unfortunately it’s an Australian thing. The most we can lift here, no matter what the lift design is 2” in suspension and 1” in larger tyres.

If I tried to do this, I would have SO MANY spare parts left....

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, happens to the best! Luckily this is my 4th lift install on a Subaru so I'm getting the hang of it

U should of did a body lift not a suspension lift bc now ur gonna have horrible drive parts wearing out and coming apart. To do that correct u need to lengthen ur cv axles drive shafts gas lines it's insane the trouble suspension lifts give u

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video? It’s literally about installing a body lift and extending a lot of the parts you mentioned...

@w.e.s.

4 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 unfortunately no I didnt finish it bc I'm at work and had to get called back in before it was over sorry dude

tire size?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

215/75r15

You do understand that as you tell us all how illegal it is to do what you're doing and how you plan to cover it up......your number plate is there for all to see?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but the plan wasn’t to cover it up, but to have it engineered to be legal. Non the less this car is unregistered now so it makes no difference

@crazyt1ger08

3 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 That's no good, did you let it run out of rego because of the mods?

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

crazyt1ger08 the car caught on fire so I used the opportunity and replaced it with a turbo model of the same year, for more power and I can still use the same components. I went for a 2” lift with that to make it legal and am setting it up for travelling/overlanding rather than focusing on more extreme off-roading like I did beforehand

@crazyt1ger08

3 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 That is probably a lot wiser, Subarus are good cars for what they are built for but I've seen some guys try 4x4 them where hard core 4x4s have a tough time of it. Good luck and have fun my friend.....

Lifting the body, but keeping the engine on the same height and sitting underframe on weak extenders.... That is not off-road mod.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Mk None since when are increased approach/departure angles not an off-road improving modification?

Hahaha G.AY southern Australian laws

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, Australia modification rules are just terrible in general...

Had no clue all this could be done in under 12 minutes.

@ignitionoffroad5028

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I crammed the clips together well. In real time this took me 3 days to film and install

So its all cool but you just made your car not legal for roads... Hmm ok . And didint gained any more ground clearance under car maybe made it worse even with those spacers. Looks cool from side though sure. So what your next step

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

scal man yes I lost ground clearance. I’ve done this on purpose to relax the CV angles a bit. Yes a 4” lift is illegal in my state, but it can be engineered and that is what I plan on doing. My old setup with the 2.5/3” lift was also illegal so it’s not like much has changed in the legality department.

@MrScalman

4 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 but any engineering with subframes and other parts are illegal as well, so how does that changes anything. i would cover that front now more from sides too and make extra skid plate so there wouldnt be any hard step there to hit more like smooth sliding over. but if you needed 4'' lift then its fine i guess. shame that ground clearance didint changed with that, unless you can put there larger wheels. does it take larger wheels ? i put 28.5' on my lifted outback 05.

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

scal man I don’t know where you are and what your laws are, but if I can get my setup certified by a registered engineer then it’s legal. Also a custom sump guard is definitely on the way and yes the lift allows for larger tyres to be fitted

@MrScalman

4 жыл бұрын

@@ignitionoffroad5028 good to know man. so what tires you think you could put there now ? will you change them?

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

scal man could easily fit 235/75r15 now. If I had the money I might go that size but it’s not a priority

your cut and shut job will be even more illegal dude

@ignitionoffroad5028

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, totally agree with that and only a thought at this stage. The good thing is that the subframe is a bolt on part so I can always get another one from the wreckers

I have a 2007 Tribeca with a bad motor (surprise! warped heads) and this looks like a rather easy way to make it better for the snow (once I get the heads replaced). Thanks