Offroad shocks for the Subaru Forester: Andy from New Zealand puts his trust in BILSTEIN B8 TerraSport
With higher ground clearance and permanent all-wheel drive, the Subaru Forester is ideal for light offroad terrain. But anyone who wants to explore more challenging terrain with their Forester will quickly reach the limits of the standard suspension.
The search for the perfect suspension solution has always been a real challenge. Many lift kit options quickly prove to be inadequate and reveal significant weaknesses: reduced comfort, reduced suspension travel, or a loss of OE fit and factory mounting points.
BILSTEIN B8 TerraSport: Offroad shocks developed specifically for Subaru models
That’s where the BILSTEIN B8 TerraSport offroad shocks step in: a damper engineered specifically for Subaru models, delivering everyday comfort, true off-road performance and an additional one to two inches of lift with proper suspension articulation. These were precisely the criteria that Andy from New Zealand had defined for his 2009 Subaru XT Forester SH5. Andy turned to the BILSTEIN Service Center Sydney Shock Absorbers in Australia to take his Forester to a new level. As a photographer and passionate explorer, every additional inch of ground clearance ultimately means a little more freedom for him.
With the new BILSTEIN B8 TerraSport offroad shock absorbers, the Forester gains 1.5/1.25 inches of additional ground clearance. A difference that is immediately noticeable off-road: greater off-road capability, a higher ramp angle, and the confidence of being safe on rocky slopes or snow-covered passes.
Offroad shocks for the Subaru XT Forester SH5
“Absolutely stoked“, says Andy happily. BILSTEIN´s B8 TerraSports are the perfect way to lift your Subaru here in New Zealand – with night and day difference in ride quality compared to lift springs, and legal to run without requiring certification like spacer or coilover lifts. Installation was easy, gaining a 1.5” lift, a buttery smooth ride, and adding more clearance on the spring perch for snow chains and larger tyres. Couldn’t be happier!”
Against the impressive backdrop of New Zealand’s South Island, his tours now take him even deeper into the wilderness.
Lifting, greater off-road capability, improved driving characteristics
And what impresses on New Zealand’s challenging trails also makes a difference elsewhere: If you want to experience more with your Subaru Forester, the B8 TerraSport is the perfect solution. Because in the end, it’s not just about a few extra inches of ground clearance – it’s about that crucial bit of extra freedom that makes every adventure possible.
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Images: Rumble Overland
