2013 WRX Lifting options

SubieDoo13 · 05-28-2015, 10:23 PM

Im tired of my WRX sitting low, I want to get it up off the ground and have it back as a rally car. Curious about some options. Looking to do regular (probably weekly) offroad Subaruing. Nothing crazy like rally although I might hit up an event or 2. Im looking for something thatll hold up as its my DD but also not super expensive. I also dont want to tear into my car too much for custom mounting. Have 3 options in mind:
1) Feal 440 gravel coilovers- $1550
2) D2 Gravel Coilovers- $2350
3) STI struts w/ King Lift Springs and Spacers- ?

My main question is which year STI struts (if any) will direct onto my 13 WRX and if anyone has this set up, how does it perform/ feel?

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just slothing · 05-29-2015, 02:13 PM

subtle solution lift kits

brylemr · 06-19-2015, 12:17 AM

You can use struts and then add adjustable trailing arms to center the rear wheels.

Call_Me_Squirrel · 06-21-2015, 06:51 AM

It all depends how much you want to lift it, I'm running 1/2in strut spacers until I get the money for new tires just because I got tired of catching my bumper on everything. Spacers are really easy to install and imo anything less than an inch thats the best option. You also can use stock fozzy struts IIRC, I know for earlier ones they work but for '13 I'm not 100% sure.

vision.dynamix · 06-21-2015, 10:36 AM

No STI front strut will bolt to your car.

flyingsubaru84 · 08-23-2015, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieDoo13

Im tired of my WRX sitting low, I want to get it up off the ground and have it back as a rally car. Curious about some options. Looking to do regular (probably weekly) offroad Subaruing. Nothing crazy like rally although I might hit up an event or 2. Im looking for something thatll hold up as its my DD but also not super expensive. I also dont want to tear into my car too much for custom mounting. Have 3 options in mind:
1) Feal 440 gravel coilovers- $1550
2) D2 Gravel Coilovers- $2350
3) STI struts w/ King Lift Springs and Spacers- ?

My main question is which year STI struts (if any) will direct onto my 13 WRX and if anyone has this set up, how does it perform/ feel?

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hey did you ever lift your wrx? I'm looking to do the same, but nothing really out there in the way of help

chimchimm5 · 08-23-2015, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieDoo13

3) STI struts w/ King Lift Springs and Spacers-

You don't need the spacers if you get the King lift springs.... and probably better without the spacers.

F3nris · 08-24-2015, 08:03 AM

Get forester shocks/Springs and some small spacers.

Designed for more weight than your WRX(rugged), gives height, OEM reliability, cheap to replace if one blows due to a hard hit.

Jonny1106 · 11-09-2015, 06:46 PM

Bringing this post back as Im still looking for good reliable information. I want to lift mine as well! please let me know!!!!

point78 · 11-09-2015, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brylemr

You can use struts and then add adjustable trailing arms to center the rear wheels.

I know its old post, but***8230;
http://iscsuspension-na.com/store/#!...-V2/p/28352614

Just got a pair of these to go with my king lift springs

riksen13 · 11-12-2015, 12:24 AM

Check out DI for info too, lifting is a bit more common there.

SnowWhite2013 · 10-10-2021, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F3nris

Get forester shocks/Springs and some small spacers.

Designed for more weight than your WRX(rugged), gives height, OEM reliability, cheap to replace if one blows due to a hard hit.

Hey, what year Forester shocks/springs will fit a 13 wrx hatch? Trying to do the same thing

REX_WGN · 10-13-2021, 05:40 PM

09-13 Foresters will fit. I believe the SJ model which is 14-18 also fit.

05-28-2015, 10:23 PM	#1
SubieDoo13 Scooby Newbie Member#: 408174 Join Date: Dec 2014	2013 WRX Lifting options Im tired of my WRX sitting low, I want to get it up off the ground and have it back as a rally car. Curious about some options. Looking to do regular (probably weekly) offroad Subaruing. Nothing crazy like rally although I might hit up an event or 2. Im looking for something thatll hold up as its my DD but also not super expensive. I also dont want to tear into my car too much for custom mounting. Have 3 options in mind: 1) Feal 440 gravel coilovers- $1550 2) D2 Gravel Coilovers- $2350 3) STI struts w/ King Lift Springs and Spacers- ? My main question is which year STI struts (if any) will direct onto my 13 WRX and if anyone has this set up, how does it perform/ feel? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using NASIOC mobile app * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-29-2015, 02:13 PM	#2
just slothing Scooby Newbie Member#: 391935 Join Date: May 2014 Vehicle: 2015 wrx	subtle solution lift kits

06-19-2015, 12:17 AM	#3
brylemr Scooby Newbie Member#: 414507 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Fl	You can use struts and then add adjustable trailing arms to center the rear wheels.

06-21-2015, 06:51 AM	#4
Call_Me_Squirrel Scooby Newbie Member#: 385234 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Vehicle: 2007 Impreza swp	It all depends how much you want to lift it, I'm running 1/2in strut spacers until I get the money for new tires just because I got tired of catching my bumper on everything. Spacers are really easy to install and imo anything less than an inch thats the best option. You also can use stock fozzy struts IIRC, I know for earlier ones they work but for '13 I'm not 100% sure.

06-21-2015, 10:36 AM	#5
vision.dynamix Scooby Guru Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2015 Subaru STI 17Forester / 18Crosstrek	No STI front strut will bolt to your car.

08-24-2015, 08:03 AM	#8
F3nris Scooby Newbie Member#: 262657 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Tucson AZ Vehicle: 2016 WRX Prem Lapis Blue Pearl	Get forester shocks/Springs and some small spacers. Designed for more weight than your WRX(rugged), gives height, OEM reliability, cheap to replace if one blows due to a hard hit.

11-09-2015, 06:46 PM	#9
Jonny1106 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336228 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Vehicle: 2012 WRX SWP	Bringing this post back as Im still looking for good reliable information. I want to lift mine as well! please let me know!!!!

11-12-2015, 12:24 AM	#11
riksen13 Scooby Newbie Member#: 270965 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2007 WRX Black	Check out DI for info too, lifting is a bit more common there.

10-13-2021, 05:40 PM	#13
REX_WGN Scooby Guru Member#: 107618 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon 2009 FXT	09-13 Foresters will fit. I believe the SJ model which is 14-18 also fit.