Improving handling whilst under load+lifting

[NarroginForeste]

G’day there!

Anyone have any suggestions for improving driving comfort / reducing the bumping and jostling that comes with carting a moderate amount of stuff around? I’m cogitating replacing the springs, are there any particular brands around that would allow me to do this as well as increase the ground clearance?

All the best,
Alex

 

[Ratbag]

, Alex.

While the replacements for my dead rear self-levelling suspension didn't lift from standard, they certainly improved handling, comfort and load 'resistance'

They are variable rate, heavy duty Pedders strut assemblies.

However, your 2011 model Forester has totally different rear suspension from my model.

 

[Kevin]

G'day & Welcome Alex

Kings have progressive rate springs for non-self leveling suspension but " DUE TO A LACK OF SUSPENSION TRAVEL OF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS, WE CAN NOT MANUFACTURE A LOWERED NOR A RAISED HEIGHT FOR THIS VEHICLE"

Progressive Rate

kingsprings.com.au

SUBARU FORESTER SH - WITHOUT SELF LEVEL REAR 3/2008 - 2013 - Fit your Vehicle - King Springs Automotive Aftermarket Springs

You may need to add a lift kit; SubieLIftOz @NachaLuva can help with kits.

 

[ABFoz]

^what they said.

Welcome to the form, Alex!

 

[Ben Up North]

^ What he said.

 

[scalman]

puting new struts mught just solve problem, though i was going 120-140 speed on my non standard lifted 7cm on just struts and i dont have a lot problems at that speed with rear sway bar eemoved just front in place. though its not like most stable car ou there for sure at that speed if road gets uneven at that speed car starts to swing more then i would like . but noone lifts subarus 7cm just on struts... i do.

 

[grump]

Puzzled. Most cars ride better and smoother with a load on?