Car: 2013 Subaru Impreza Wagon (Base) Issue: Low clearance, car scrapes on driveway (and on curbs in most parking lots) Reading the options on the board I'm thinking a spacer kit is the way to go, as even a half inch to an inch is going to solve the problem. I called around and found a garage willing to install them for me if I buy the part myself. Request: Guidance on if the spacers are the best way to go, and how I find/procure the correct part for my model vehicle, and if there are any known Cons to adding spacers. Thanks for reading!
Spacers are one way of doing it. Another way to do it is lift springs. In this case spacers would be a good option for you if you don't mind the increased wheel gap. Spacers are also a thing you can easily install yourself and not need a shop for. But you will need an alignment when your done.
Thanks for the response! Sounds good. What are the spacer options? Is it just 1"? Are there half inch? Also, how do I find out what spacers work for my car model, and where would I buy the parts?
There are a variety of different thickness out there by different companies. Here is one to start with. https://andersondesign-fab.com/product-category/suspension/impreza/2012-2016-subaru-impreza/
Interesting. Reading this it sounds like Springs might be a better option for me? As they are a better way to achieve non-offroad clearance?
Springs are a good way to do it yes. However with springs alot of the lift springs do give you a higher spring rate and this will effect your ride comfort. Something to think about.
Looking at these front springs: https://www.rallitek.com/raised-spr...1-front-raised-springs-impreza-2008-2014.html They recommend pairing it with these rear *spacers*: https://www.rallitek.com/lift-space...17-fr-s-2013-2016-outback-2010-2018-more.html Is that a common configuration? Springs in front, spacers in the back?
I would say the other way around would be more common. Springs in the back spacers in the front. Especially in wagons that like to sag in the rear or are used for light duty towing. The higher spring rate of some lift springs/overload springs really help with the sag.
After reading all this and talking to some of the rally part vendors, I decided to go with this 3/4" spacer kit: http://www.subtle-solutions.com/product_info.php?products_id=682 Thanks for all the feedback! This is a great community.
