{"product_id":"bilstein-14-17-subaru-forester-b8-terrasport-lift-kit-1-75in-front-1-5in-rear-lift","title":"Bilstein 14-17 Subaru Forester B8 TerraSport Lift Kit - 1.75in Front \u0026 1.5in Rear Lift","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMore Ground Clearance for Your Forester Without Giving Up the Factory Ride\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein B8 TerraSport lift kit for the 2014-2017 Subaru Forester adds 1.75 inches of front lift and 1.5 inches of rear lift while keeping your factory coil springs in place. BIL70-363753 uses Bilstein's direct-fit TerraSport dampers, engineered specifically for the Forester chassis, to deliver real off-road ground clearance along with the on-road stability Bilstein is known for. The kit can be aligned back to factory specifications, so ride quality and handling are not sacrificed for the extra height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers 1.75 inches of front lift and 1.5 inches of rear lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit design uses the factory coil springs and top mounts, no spacers needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented digressive valving reacts instantly to changing surface conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 4 dampers with all necessary supporting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle can be aligned to factory specifications after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for the Forester chassis rather than a universal spacer, MPN BIL70-363753\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014-2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014-2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5i Premium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014-2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5i Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014-2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5i Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014-2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0XT Premium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014-2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0XT Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIL70-363753\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot publicly listed by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75in Front, 1.5in Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigressive, velocity-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory OEM coil springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignable to factory specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 dampers plus supporting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Bilstein B8 TerraSport front struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Bilstein B8 TerraSport rear shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Bilstein\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein has engineered monotube shock and strut technology for decades, supplying OEM and aftermarket suspension components trusted by manufacturers and enthusiasts worldwide. The B8 TerraSport line extends that engineering to the growing CUV market, giving crossover owners a true direct-fit lift solution rather than a compromise spacer kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the BIL70-363753?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BIL70-363753 is a Bilstein B8 TerraSport lift kit for the 2014-2017 Subaru Forester, delivering 1.75 inches of front lift and 1.5 inches of rear lift using direct-fit struts and shocks that retain the factory coil springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit require new coil springs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The B8 TerraSport system is engineered to work with your factory coil springs, using a longer damper body and repositioned spring perch to create lift without new springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill my vehicle need an alignment after installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any suspension height change affects alignment geometry, and this kit can be aligned back to factory specifications for normal tire wear and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the front lift different from the rear lift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein tunes each application separately to balance ride height, geometry, and factory mounting points, which is why the front and rear lift amounts differ slightly on this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a coilover kit or a shock and strut kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a direct-fit shock and strut kit that reuses your existing coil springs and top mounts rather than a full coilover assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this kit for daily driving as well as off-road use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The digressive valving is tuned to provide stable on-road handling while still improving off-road capability and ground clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes two front struts, two rear shocks, and the supporting hardware needed for a complete installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a spring compressor to install this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn most cases yes, since the factory coil springs must be transferred onto the new struts, which typically requires a spring compressor for safe disassembly and reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and safely support the vehicle, then remove the wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory struts and shocks, retaining the coil springs and top mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer the factory coil springs onto the new B8 TerraSport struts using a spring compressor as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new front struts and rear shocks using the factory mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer's specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a full wheel alignment after the lift settles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46341844041807,"sku":"BIL70-363753","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/bil70-363753-1_8015a912-94bf-4d67-a882-9efbd5f7c873.webp?v=1785692349","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/bilstein-14-17-subaru-forester-b8-terrasport-lift-kit-1-75in-front-1-5in-rear-lift","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}