Nice work! I just installed the Ironman lift on my 18' crosstrek and I can't say enough about how great their products are! I put Kenda klever A/T 2's wrapped around the Method 502 VT spec wheels in bronze to finish it all off! I'm just getting started and hope to complete it all by spring. Have a merry Christmas!
very informative video ... what size tires do you have on now? and are you planning on changing them? i was wondering what's the biggest size tires you can put on the stock wheels.
Nice. I got 180k miles on my Forester. My Struts are going bad and I'm thinking of buying the 2" lift Strut kit from rough country. It's cheap enough. I suppose I should set aside some money for CV axles next.
I’m doing this kit right now. I would really appreciate a video where you show you bolting and unbolting subframe. Also including which bolts you put in per block.
Thanks for the video. Curious on how you were able to secure the factory hardware onto the front spacer. Not much clearance there to torque it to spec.
Thank you for the video. I am looking to get the same lift for my Crosstrek. I read that it is recommended to check the bolts every 1K miles but I was wondering if the Blue Loctite you used has extended that range? Have you had any issues with the bolts coming loose?
Thanks for the video. Very thorough installation instructions. Are you still happy with this lift? Did you go with new tires and did you get an alignment? How off camber was it and was the alignment tech able to easily correct it? I have a ‘14 and I’m trying to decide between the Rough Country, Ready Lift and LP Adventure. Rough Country is much cheaper so I’m wondering if this is one of those you get what you pay for deals. Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.
I am very impressed by the lift. It's a great kit. Yes I got an alignment one the lift was complete. Also went with bigger tires and rims. ruclips.net/video/zdDqx8Vb2_g/видео.html
This is the rough country lift kit I installed on the cross trek. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T756DVQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=munnday86-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07T756DVQ&linkId=991f7b772ff1a0750e0275c7ec340688
Thanks. for the video. One question. I understand that you put. the spacers on the rear sub frame to make the CV joint angle less but how come this kit does nothing to correct the CV angle on the front? Wouldn't this make sense?
It will be fine, the shaft angle doesn’t much matter it’s the output and input angles that need to match. This puts such a small angle that you shouldn’t have any issues.
My kit causes bending of the sway bar and it’s impossible to fix without causing me to take the kit off. Is there a fix for this? I can’t be the only one with this problem
Just curious, did you wind up plugging the hole in the rear where the head of the struts poked through when stock? Seems like it could be an issue with water ingress and rust in northern areas!
I had to order new sway bar links for the front because I couldn't get the nuts off, even while torquing the link. My Crosstrek is also a 2014 but the bolts have too much corrosion after six years and just spin under a wrench. My question is, did you have difficulty with the rear links too, have to use PB Blaster or just a wrench?
Hello and thank you for the comment. The sway bar bolts can be problematic. Make sure to use an Allen wrench on one side and a wrench on the other. Everytime I'm going to work on something. And I always soak any hardware days before with PB blaster.
Hello, I have some questions about your Ford Sport Track. I am very, very interested in buying one of these trucks/ SUVs for my first car. What is the miles per gallon on these, are the expensive to maintain, and are they reliable? I have heard both good and bad things about them, but do you recommend buying one?
Hello how's it going. The sport trac is an awesome vehicle and has many different unique features that other trucks lack on. The sport trac is quick and nimble and is easy to modify. Not too great on gas. Well it's not a Prius. The main thing to look out for is worn out timing chain guides and transmission issues. Body mount bushings. Mid to easy fix. But overall a very safe and would make a great first vehicle.
@munnday86 Always use jack stands when you're lifting your car. You don't want to rely on your jack. If something goes wrong, you're going to get squished. Nothing personal, safety first. Nice ride and video, BTW lol 👍🏽
Best Crosstrek lift video I’ve seen. Before and after measurements were great!
That is awesome to hear. Thank you very much. I take it you are getting ready for a lift.
Super awesome video man, really thorough without making it too long. Also liked your attitude, you made it seem easy lol
Excellent I appreciate that. Glad to hear you like the video.
Any issues with the lift kit after 6 months or so?
@@nathenjames6509 no issue to report here..
I wish my Crosstrek is rust free like yours. Great Video!
Gotta love the florida cars. Thank you.
Nice work! I just installed the Ironman lift on my 18' crosstrek and I can't say enough about how great their products are! I put Kenda klever A/T 2's wrapped around the Method 502 VT spec wheels in bronze to finish it all off! I'm just getting started and hope to complete it all by spring. Have a merry Christmas!
very informative video ... what size tires do you have on now? and are you planning on changing them? i was wondering what's the biggest size tires you can put on the stock wheels.
Nice. I got 180k miles on my Forester.
My Struts are going bad and I'm thinking of buying the 2" lift Strut kit from rough country.
It's cheap enough. I suppose I should set aside some money for CV axles next.
I’m doing this kit right now. I would really appreciate a video where you show you bolting and unbolting subframe. Also including which bolts you put in per block.
I know the ruff country kit comes with some instructions aswell. Maybe reference that aswell.
how s ur exp after 3 years ? is it good for daily drive ?is it cause wear and tear come earlier?
@@unijaya9313no issues - used locktite. Driven around 80+K with lift
Thanks for the video. Curious on how you were able to secure the factory hardware onto the front spacer. Not much clearance there to torque it to spec.
Hi were you able to reattach the plastic covers that you talk about at the 8:00min mark? Or did you have to eliminate them?
Thank you so much
Literally searching for this same answer. Just lifted mine but no way those plastic splash guards are fitting back
Thank you for the video. I am looking to get the same lift for my Crosstrek. I read that it is recommended to check the bolts every 1K miles but I was wondering if the Blue Loctite you used has extended that range? Have you had any issues with the bolts coming loose?
Thank you for the compliment. The blue loctite will stop the bolts from backing out. Nothing has come loose yet..
I just purchased the same lift kit. Planning on installing it tomorrow. How long did it actually take from start to finish?
Could you tell us how long it took you?
how s ur exp after 4 years ? is it good for daily drive ?is it cause wear and tear come earlier?
its look easy , but it gonna take me at least
2 days to do this.
Please take you time and do it correctly.
Great vid, very helpful. 😎👍
Thanks for the video. Very thorough installation instructions. Are you still happy with this lift? Did you go with new tires and did you get an alignment? How off camber was it and was the alignment tech able to easily correct it? I have a ‘14 and I’m trying to decide between the Rough Country, Ready Lift and LP Adventure. Rough Country is much cheaper so I’m wondering if this is one of those you get what you pay for deals. Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.
I am very impressed by the lift. It's a great kit. Yes I got an alignment one the lift was complete. Also went with bigger tires and rims. ruclips.net/video/zdDqx8Vb2_g/видео.html
This is the rough country lift kit I installed on the cross trek. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T756DVQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=munnday86-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07T756DVQ&linkId=991f7b772ff1a0750e0275c7ec340688
Hey how has your lift made out in the last two years? Thinking about purchasing this lift kit for my 2014 Crosstrek
Just installed mine and I must have done something wrong because now the back makes alot of popping and creaking when moving.
Thanks. for the video. One question. I understand that you put. the spacers on the rear sub frame to make the CV joint angle less but how come this kit does nothing to correct the CV angle on the front? Wouldn't this make sense?
Unless you did a subframe drop on the front that would be the only way around the CV angle. 2 inches is not enough for concern on the front cv angle
It will be fine, the shaft angle doesn’t much matter it’s the output and input angles that need to match. This puts such a small angle that you shouldn’t have any issues.
My kit causes bending of the sway bar and it’s impossible to fix without causing me to take the kit off. Is there a fix for this? I can’t be the only one with this problem
Just curious, did you wind up plugging the hole in the rear where the head of the struts poked through when stock? Seems like it could be an issue with water ingress and rust in northern areas!
I believe there are rubber caps to cover the strut holes. Comes factory that way. Just reinstalled rubber caps when done.
@@munnday86 Thanks for the quick reply! That's good to know!!
Thank you! How do you like the lift? How’s the quality of the materials?
The lift is great. And I was super impressed with the quality
I had to order new sway bar links for the front because I couldn't get the nuts off, even while torquing the link. My Crosstrek is also a 2014 but the bolts have too much corrosion after six years and just spin under a wrench. My question is, did you have difficulty with the rear links too, have to use PB Blaster or just a wrench?
Hello and thank you for the comment. The sway bar bolts can be problematic. Make sure to use an Allen wrench on one side and a wrench on the other. Everytime I'm going to work on something. And I always soak any hardware days before with PB blaster.
did u paint or undercoat your front suspension? If so, what did you use?
While I was in there I did spray it with some rustoleum hammered black.
Hello, I have some questions about your Ford Sport Track. I am very, very interested in buying one of these trucks/ SUVs for my first car. What is the miles per gallon on these, are the expensive to maintain, and are they reliable? I have heard both good and bad things about them, but do you recommend buying one?
Hello how's it going. The sport trac is an awesome vehicle and has many different unique features that other trucks lack on. The sport trac is quick and nimble and is easy to modify. Not too great on gas. Well it's not a Prius. The main thing to look out for is worn out timing chain guides and transmission issues. Body mount bushings. Mid to easy fix. But overall a very safe and would make a great first vehicle.
munnday86 thank you. How bad is the gas situation?
@@camronramsey4861didnt notice any mpg gas loss with the lift kit. The roof rack maybe 2-3 mpg loss with the wind drag
@@camronramsey4861 the sport trac maybe 20mpg roughly
Awesome
Any long term issues with this lift kit? Would you still recommend it?
Still have the kit installed with zero issues. Highly reccomend
Hey! I want to install this kit, do you know where can i buy it nowadays? Do you also know how big was the box that contains all the kit?
I have a link to it. But its currently unavailable. The box was maybe 12" x12".
Now you jacked the struts by 2” but use the same sway bar end links? No bueno
Did you notice any loss on your mpg after lift?
No mpg loss with the lift.
Any issues with the lift after long term?
Still no issues. It's a daily driver.
Have you had a vehicle drop on you yet?
Super unsafe what you have done there.
Nope nothing has dropped on me ever and I have all my finger. Must be doing something right.
@@munnday86 or lucky. Unless you had more than the jack in the video supporting the vehicle.
@munnday86 Always use jack stands when you're lifting your car. You don't want to rely on your jack. If something goes wrong, you're going to get squished.
Nothing personal, safety first.
Nice ride and video, BTW lol 👍🏽
@@beerye3750 there are jack stand being used. Watch the video again.