Hello allšŸ˜Ž Long travel suspension 2016 Crosstrek?

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Howdy all from PA, looking for info on long travel suspension for my 2016 Crosstrek.
 
Just what works for old foresters doesnt mean it will work on newer models as at least in rear they could have very different links on different angles that just dont like to travel a lot.
And your oem cv axles wont like it either
 
As Scalman is saying, the modern Subaru's don't tend to get the benefit from longer travel suspension as the older Subaru's due to updated suspension geometry. I don't know anyone who has done longer travel in an XV. But basically the amount of lift you can get before needing large driveline drops will be the extra travel you can get. If you can lift an XV 2" with just 1" rear subframe drop then you should be able to get 2" more travel witht he same subframe drop. The older Foresters can get 2.5-3" lift before needing any subframe drop. How must lift are you planning?
 
and those newer subarus doesnt mind to lift wheels in air , VDC and x mode will handle that fine, not sure why long travel would be needed there. for high speed rock gravel baja style races ? Dont think with that engine and gearbox it will crawl anything at slow speeds so no rock crawler as well.
and in rear suspension they have those longer and shorter links that are on some angle , not like old foresters, so with lift they moving , changing angles,turning , twisting and such. not best for long travel i think.
but maybe its huge project and would involve modifying all things whow knows. i dropped that idea when i saw my links in rear.
 
I've never worked on the double wishbone rear suspension. Because it is possible to lift them 2" with blocks, it should be possible to gain this in wheel travel/droop. Now its not easy to find the shocks that could fit off the shelf....

Pontoontodd on USMB built something for his Outbacks (old multilink and newer double wishbone design). Check his thread !

long travel Outbacks or making Subarus faster and more reliable offroad

Quick links: to see all of our videos, just check out my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pontoontodd The start of the long travel build starts on post 81: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/144953-long-travel-outbacks-or-making-subarus-faster-and-more-reliable-offroad/page-4?...
www.ultimatesubaru.org
 
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yes pontoontod build custom control arms as well for that ,because oem control arms just hits cv axles. and as most builded something like this all did it on old cars. there is reason for that i guess. my front can do long travel without extra mods as its still could do 7cm spacers not just 5cm , so they can do maybe even more then 2' . rear though needs more work there to work good.
 
Red XS said:
As Scalman is saying, the modern Subaru's don't tend to get the benefit from longer travel suspension as the older Subaru's due to updated suspension geometry. I don't know anyone who has done longer travel in an XV. But basically the amount of lift you can get before needing large driveline drops will be the extra travel you can get. If you can lift an XV 2" with just 1" rear subframe drop then you should be able to get 2" more travel witht he same subframe drop. The older Foresters can get 2.5-3" lift before needing any subframe drop. How must lift are you planning?
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Have a 2 in subielift oz lift and rallitek springs installed. My problem is the rear end. Whenever it is unweighted it bangs or clunks hard. Figured the long travel would eliminate this. Or is this just more parts to buy to remedy it? Ex: longer trailing arms, control arms, removing sway bars. Reading all kinds of things I don't fully understand. Just want to know the best set up. I don't do rock crawling just some rough back roads. So I don't need anything to extreme. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank youšŸ˜
 

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Not that I know a lot about suspension (or anything really), but is it possible the rallitek springs are too hard?
 
They are stiff, and you may be right.šŸ˜ Gonna see if hotbits can hook me up. Sent an email, see what they say ,thank you for replying
 
Harder springs that used for lift are hard for that reason car will feel just hard if empty .
Need softer ride lift with spacers only.
 
About a week ago I came across the RS-R Best-I Jouge height adjustable coil overs. They can cater for up to a +45mm lift (the site says it can go higher but is not 'optimal' above 45mm). Made for SJ, SK foresters and XV / Crosstrek 2014+. Released only a month or so ago.

I can't remember the rules for linking to YouTube or other vendor websites, otherwise I'd put the link here.
 
Nice find Pbilz ! Do they make any long travel with custom specs ? As for their adjustable ride height, any coilover is able to be height adjusted with this method. I developed and fabricated an instantaneous air lift system that can be bolted to a coilover. If anyone is interested, I can share the design for free !
 
Setting up the suspension right for the individual all comes down to what you use the car for. The Subiliftoz 2" kit is right for most people. Firmer springs and especially raise springs in standard shocks is only good for people who always carry weight (like if you have a rear tyre carrier always hanging over the back or always like to have the kitchen sink onboard) or if you rally the car. Swapping out the aftermarket springs for your old oem springs and leaving the Subilift kit in will be an improvement when traveling light. If you load up heavy for camp trips, then yes you will get some sag when loaded. Contacting Hotbits or similar for custom long travel coilovers will be even more of an improvement. Buy the springs separately from Eibach and you will have a choice of 16" barrel springs with various rates to optimise the car for you. I'd need detail about the wieght of your car and what you use it for to recommend the right spring, but somewhere in the 175-100lb range. I have 150lb front and 100lb rear as my car is front heavy and I travel light and like soft springs. The Hotbits springs and most coilover supplier springs aren't really suitable for offroad.
 
Regarding the RSR Jouge lifting coil overs.

Here's the YouTube video

RSR USA.
Meet Jouge

There's not much in the way of reviews or forum posts for feedback on the product. There's a guy on Instagram that runs them on his 2020 Outback - Flatlyf and there's another with them on his SK forester.

I'm interested how camber can be aligned for lifts over 1". As per strut top blocks, I've read 1" + you need the camber offsets built in.

I've already fired an email to RSR Australia and RSR US for more info on early product testing and suspension travel. I'm interested in other's thoughts on this coil over.
 
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