2013 impreza 1-2" quick lift

[drew44]

Aloha,
2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium 5-speed manual

I have a really steep drive way that scrapes my bumper coming in and out. I plan on getting a genuine lift kit and appropriate suspension in a few months, but need a quick fix other than removing my bumper.

Considered larger tires (needs new ones asap anyways) but couldnt find solid info on sizes that would lift without scraping inside too much.

Also considered putting in forester/crossover front struts, but that would require rear as well to maintain geometry and alignment.

Am I stuck doing both front and back struts or is there a an easier/quicker option available for temporary use?

Thanks!

 

[bmart]

Just mount some hard plastic where it hits. It'll wear over time instead of your bumper.

 

[drew44]

Just mount some hard plastic where it hits. It'll wear over time instead of your bumper.

Thats a good idea.
I'm i bit more afraid of it taking my bumper off though lol. Its a pretty sharp angle coming down

 

[bmart]

Getting the angle of approach right is important. I have the same at my driveway. Maybe a pic of entry/exit?

 

[DragonWagon]

Aloha,
2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium 5-speed manual

I have a really steep drive way that scrapes my bumper coming in and out. I plan on getting a genuine lift kit and appropriate suspension in a few months, but need a quick fix other than removing my bumper.

Considered larger tires (needs new ones asap anyways) but couldnt find solid info on sizes that would lift without scraping inside too much.

Also considered putting in forester/crossover front struts, but that would require rear as well to maintain geometry and alignment.

Am I stuck doing both front and back struts or is there a an easier/quicker option available for temporary use?

Thanks!

something like a 215/60/16 (and equivalents) would probably be the tallest tire you could fit at stock height, i lifted an 08 impreza with forester struts and because the rear struts only have 1 lower bolt i couldn't get the camber corrected, chewed a new pair of tires up in about 6 months. so i wouldnt recommend that route lol. on a side note, for my 05 impreza daily driver i got a SLO 3" lift kit that i absolutely recommend, has built in camber correction.

as for the original question, if you're going the offroady route anyways, why not just trim the bumper a smidge? youll probably need to later anyways haha

 

[drew44]

something like a 215/60/16 (and equivalents) would probably be the tallest tire you could fit at stock height, i lifted an 08 impreza with forester struts and because the rear struts only have 1 lower bolt i couldn't get the camber corrected, chewed a new pair of tires up in about 6 months. so i wouldnt recommend that route lol. on a side note, for my 05 impreza daily driver i got a SLO 3" lift kit that i absolutely recommend, has built in camber correction.

as for the original question, if you're going the offroady route anyways, why not just trim the bumper a smidge? youll probably need to later anyways haha

Getting the angle of approach right is important. I have the same at my driveway. Maybe a pic of entry/exit?

It's a bit difficult to tell from a picture, but specifically when coming down, the whole bumper scrapes. If i go at an angle to the left, only the driver side scrapes, but its pretty intense

 

[bmart]

That looks a lot like mine. My hitch mount scrapes sometime, especially if I'm too zippy or BFFs are in the car.

Consider the physics of it. With mine, the more of a direct approach I take, the more I risk scraping the other cars. That front of the car overhang is WAY out there before the angle provides any lift with the tires on it. I usually go in 45 degree or less (there's no overhang on the side of the tires ) so that the body is getting lift much earlier. Then no scraping...except for the GT-B...which scrapes if you look at it sideways. lol

 

[Raymond3006]

The ROAD seems to be at a HIGH POINT along the Right-Of-Way ; just "get" some ASPHALT added at the lowest point, and that should keep your tires from reaching that Low "GROOVE" Point . It is NOT needed for Drainage, beings it IS THE HIGH POINT !
BEFORE some busy-body complains , just throw some clay and small road-side crud on-to the new "work" and 99.9% of Humanity will NEVER NOTICE THE VARIANCE !!!!

Just clean the existing surface with a STIFF BROOM , maybe just before/during/following a predictable rain (possible a pre-planned MULTI-STEP INCREMENTAL PROCESS, so it i less apparent) , POSSIBLY more than once : then buy your self a couple bags of ASPHALT QUICK PATCH , pour a relatively uniform & FLAT fill into that grooved area , then drive in-out several times at different angles and possibly ALONG the edge of the ROAD to pack it down .... PROBLEM SOLVED !!!
Just do NOT make the Low-Point into a HIGH Point .... just get rid of that GROVE that lets your tires suddenly Go Down !

NO NEED TO MESS WITH YOUR VEHICLE , ESP when it is NOT the REAL PROBLEM !

Just TAKE THE INITIATIVE , DO NOT ASK SOMEONE ELSE'S PERMISSION TO BETTER YOUR LIFE :
Might just learn something that will be even MORE important in your LATER LIFE AS AN ADULT !!!!!!!!!!!!