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Shocks and struts for 3" lifted 2019 Crosstrek

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#1 ·
So I installed a 1.5" lift and larger springs from Subtle Solutions for a total of 3" of lift. This seems to be straining the stock struts and shocks and I am unable to find any company with aftermarket equipment. is there a company that has shocks and struts for a lifted Crosstrek. The only ones I can find are coil-overs for racing. I have a rooftop tent and installed the lift for ground clearancefor camping.
 
#5 ·
those are all stock sized equipment not aftermarket

Spacer/body lift shouldn’t do any thing to the suspension travels. I will be more worried about what 3 inch lift does to CV axles the drive shaft and handling of the vehicle. What does larger spring mean? Do you have stock dampers? Do you use an off the shelf lift kit? You should make sure your mods are matched with each component.
both the lift kit and springs were installed by a Subaru dealer and approved by their own service department.

Somewhere along the way I seem to remember Forester strut assemblies fit. Cannot confirm from my own experience but maybe someone can confirm/deny. Seems I saw a guy on YouTube do this to a WRX saying many Subaru parts are interchangeable like legos.
will check with dealer next time I am in for servicing, thanks
 
#3 · (Edited)
Spacer/body lift shouldn’t do any thing to the suspension travels. I will be more worried about what 3 inch lift does to CV axles the drive shaft and handling of the vehicle. What does larger spring mean? Do you have stock dampers? Do you use an off the shelf lift kit? You should make sure your mods are matched with each component.
 
#7 ·
both the lift kit and springs were installed by a Subaru dealer and approved by their own service department.
Will they warranty the installation or the CV? Most of the dealer will take your money but won't warranty non-OE parts. You put the axles 3 inched further from the transmission and diff, some types of strains or stress are to be expected.