Lifted 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Off Road Build - Montana Edition
Written by Ross M. Perkins
Content on this page was updated July . 03 . 2023
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This is the beginning of a life-project. After purchasing my first Subaru in 2007, a 1999 Impreza OBS, and taking it through many forms over the 13 years of ownership (diy-turbo, autoX, drifting/RWD conversion, lifted/bed in the back adventure wagon)– I decided I wanted a clean slate, and a decent body to build my vision upon. I’ve been in the wagon game for so long, that the profile of a sedan really became even more attractive to me. I’ve owned multiple BRATs and multiple Legacys over the years, in addition to my OBS, so I know my way around these vehicles decently well.
This RS came into my life about a week or two after seriously deciding that I was ready for another vehicle to enter my stable of 5 vehicles (not counting motorcycles). It was already tastefully modified, and the color combo was ideal. I drove three hours to check it out and left the previous owner’s home with keys in hand. My lady, our pup, and I used it as an excuse to snag a hotel room and celebrate by inhaling pizza.
While the vehicle was more or less modified perfectly when it came to JDM replication when I snagged it– I can’t leave anything alone and it didn’t feel right without getting my hands dirty and sparing some blood, sweat, and tears. I’ll be adding more to this as time goes on, but this is the basic story behind my new Safari-inspired Lifted Subaru Impreza Off Road Build.
Current Lifted Subaru Impreza Off Road Parts & Mods List:
Performance:
Custom Snorkel - made by myself
JDM OEM Subaru Aluminum Control Arms
JDM OEM Subaru 4 Pot/2 Pot Brakes
JDM OEM Subaru STi Carbon Fiber Front Strut Tower Brace
UEL Headers - Link
Sealed Carbon Fiber Air Box w/ Cone Filter - Link
Vibrant Streetpower Black Dual Tip Muffler - Link
X-BULL Recovery Traction Boards - Link
Suspension:
OEM 2006 Subaru Forester XT Springs & Struts
Subtle Solutions 2” Trailing Arm Bracket Spacers - Link
Kartboy Front Wagon End Links For LIFTED Cars - Link
215/65 R16 Falken Wild Peak A/T Tires - Link
25mm Black Hub-Centric Wheel Spacers - Link
Lighting:
Rally Innovations Ultimate Light Bar -Link
Bandit 5” LED Spot Lights + Yellow & Smoked Covers - Link
Nilight Light Bar Wiring Harness | LED Light Bar Button - Link
Nilight Light Bar Wiring Harness | Sasquatch Light Button - Link
Spec D Tuning Projector Headlights - Link
Lamin-X Yellow Headlight & Foglight Film - Link
JDM OEM Subaru Taillights
JDM OEM Clear Corner Light
OEM Subaru Fog Lights
H3 Dual Color White/Yellow LED Foglight Bulbs - Link
LED Corner Light Bulb Conversion
BELOW IS NO LONGER INSTALLED & HAVE BEEN REPLACEDOEDRO Yellow Shroud 7” LED Spot Lights - Link
Nilight Black Shroud 7” LED Flood Lights - Link
Exterior:
DIY Limb Risers - HOW TO ARTICLE
OEM Subaru 5 Spoke “Goldies” Wheels <3
OEM+ Style Mesh Foglight Covers
50” Universal Roof rack - Link
43” Roof Rack Wind Deflector - Link
Haul-Master Roof Basket - Link
1-1/4" Hitch - Link
JDM Rear Spats - Painted
JDM Version 6 Front Lip - Color Matched
JDM Version 6 Grill - Color Matched
Side Skirts - Color Matched
Coupe Rear Spoiler - Color Matched
Pink Grill Subaru Badge
OEM Volkswagen / Trek Bike Carrier
OEM-Style Volkswagen MK3 Front Fender Flares (modified) in front & rear
Interior:
OEM Subaru Compass Pack & Shroud w/ LED Bulb Conversion
JDM OEM Subaru Version 4 Front & Rear Split-Folding Seats
JDM OEM Subaru Version 6 MOMO Steering Wheel
JDM OEM Subaru Hazard Button
OEM Subaru Double Cup Holder in the Dash
OEM Subaru Carbon Dash Trim
OEM Subaru Underseat Subwoofer
Carbon Fiber Gauge Cluster Overlay
Dragon Ball Shift Knob
Kenwood Headunit & Speakers
Wide-Angle Rearview Mirror
LED Gauge Cluster Light Conversion
LED HVAC Light Conversion
LED Dome Light Conversion
Upcoming / Potential Off Road Parts & Mods List:
*Denotes Parts Already In Possession or Ordered
Suspension:
1997-1999 Outback Subaru Rear Sway Bar Bracket
Camber Bolts
Performance:
Extend Differential & Transmission Breathers
Winch
Exterior:
Tint windows
Protection:*OEM WRX Rear Differential Skid Plate
Engine Skid Plate