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Originally Posted by NoD~
Gumby,
I'm confused about the ride height and ground clearance. Aren't they the same chassis/body? Not sure how it could go up and be shorter.  Don't know all that much about them, though. |
The Forester is the highest, the base sedan the lowest, the Outback Sport somewhere in between. The seat in the Forester also sits higher and the cabin is taller.
So a 2002 Forester has 7.5" clearance
a 2002 Impreza outback sport has 6.3"
and a 2002 WRX has 6.1"
the 2002 RS sedan is only 5.9"
The XT came out in 2004 and is a bit higher at 7.7" but think it is automatic only (never mind, only the premium versions are automatic only)
There are aftermarket lift kits that involve strut spacers and a trailing arm spacer to recenter the rear axle. There are also body lifts available. You can also add the Australian 2 speed transfer case if you really wanted. I like mine stock, I still run all season tires although I have punctured 2 of them off road. That will be my first change but 3 years later they still have tons of tread left I don't think they are ever going to wear out! I do run studded snow in the winter, those were worn more to begin with and now are about worn down on studs but still have lots of tread left.
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