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MadScotsMan
04-21-2011, 06:38 PM
Okay, so here's my idea, but I need expert advice as to whether or not it is feasible...
I tow a small pop-up camper and am constantly whacking the trailer hitch on any and everything that is larger than an ant hill. I kind of like the stance of the Legacy and lifting it the Outback heights would be expensive (plus I have brandy-new GR2s in it). So, here's my thought, would it work if I installed stiffer lowering springs with Subtle or Primitive spacers and saggy butt spacers? I would only be lifting it .25" to .5" inch in the front and maybe .75" to 1" in the rear, I'd have stiffer springs that the rear wouldn't droop so much when towing and I would still enjoy some handling improvements over stock and somewhat maintain its current stance.
So, am I complete off-base here or would this work? :smt017
Thanks in advance!
MSM

02_Legacy
04-21-2011, 07:14 PM
Wait, you want to take Lowering Springs, and raise the car???
I don't think it would be safe, if even possible, to use that many spacers cause it would take quite a few.

mike-tracy
04-21-2011, 08:30 PM
Airbags... They work on other makes and models for towing, why not on subarus?

Huffer
04-21-2011, 09:50 PM
To raise your towhitch point higher, you have to have a towhitch that extends up and out from under the bumper... not sure if that's illegal. The only other way to raise the tow point is to raise your entire car - you could put higher profile tires on it for when you are towing, but installing a stiff lowering spring, even with spacers, you're going in the wrong direction.

MadScotsMan
04-22-2011, 07:01 AM
The problem I'm having is that no one makes a stiffer spring for the Legacy that doesn't lower the car. I can lift it, but it would involve Outbeack springs, struts and camber adjustment bits. I was just looking for a lesser expensive way to solve this problem.