We lifted a Subaru Outback with an Anderson Design & Fabrication 1.5-inch kit and fit Falken Wildpeak all-terrains — plus the ADF carrier-bearing spacer and CVT anti-wobble insert that keep a lifted Subaru driving smooth. More clearance, a better stance, and real trail tires, done right.
This Outback came through Juggernaut USA in Wheat Ridge (Denver), CO for a lift and tires. The Outback is already a capable all-road wagon, and a modest lift plus proper all-terrains is the sweet-spot build — it unlocks clearance and traction without turning it into something that rides badly. The key with any lifted Subaru is addressing the driveline, which is exactly what the ADF kit does.
| Component | Part |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Subaru Outback |
| Lift | Anderson Design & Fabrication (ADF) 1.5-inch lift kit |
| Driveline | ADF carrier-bearing spacer + CVT anti-wobble insert |
| Tires | Falken Wildpeak all-terrain |
| Wheels | Factory, kept |
The ADF 1.5-inch lift and why the driveline parts matter
The Anderson Design & Fabrication kit raises the Outback 1.5 inches — enough to gain clearance and fit a taller tire while keeping the ride civilized. But lifting a Subaru changes driveline angles, which can bring on vibration and driveshaft wobble if you stop at spacers. That is why we also installed ADF's carrier-bearing spacer and CVT anti-wobble insert: they correct the geometry so the lifted Outback drives as smoothly as it did stock. Skipping that step is why some lifted Subarus shake — doing it right is why this one does not.
Falken Wildpeak all-terrains
On tires we went with Falken Wildpeaks — a proven all-terrain that adds real grip on dirt, gravel, and snow while staying quiet and predictable on the highway. On an Outback that sees Colorado forest roads and winter passes, they are the difference between a wagon that looks the part and one that actually digs in. The lift made the room; the Wildpeaks put it to use.
Common questions on this build
Will lifting my Outback make it vibrate?
It can, if the driveline is ignored. Raising the body changes the driveshaft and carrier-bearing angles. Installing the correct spacer and anti-wobble insert — as we did here — corrects that so the ride stays smooth.
How big a tire fits with a 1.5-inch lift?
A modest lift like this opens up room for a taller all-terrain than stock. Exact size depends on wheel and offset — bring us your setup and we will spec it to clear without rubbing.
Can you lift my Subaru?
Yes — Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, Ascent. Lifts, tires, armor, and lights. We do the driveline correction that keeps it driving right, not just the spacers.
Book the same work
We lift and build Subarus in-house at our Wheat Ridge shop north of Denver — the driveline done right, not just spacers. We serve Denver, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada, Lakewood, and the Front Range. Call (970) 341-4221 to talk through your build, or see our install services and suspension and lift installation. More from the bay: our Subaru Crosstrek overland build and Subaru Forester lift build.
