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Weekend project: Custom Traction Jack mounts. I recently was inspired to build my own set of Traction Jack mounts from scratch (thanks, Wawa Skittletits!) For about $38 in hardware, came up with this little number. It's important to have your traction boards handy when you get stuck, and I...

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thought you guy might enjoy some choice shots from yesterday. These were taken at Browns Camp OHV Park in Tillamook State Park, just about an hour from Portland, OR. There were 22 rigs in our group (mostly FJ Cruisers), but I managed to hold my own in OB#3296 :-) I'll also put together some...

I did test drive the 2.5L and would have been fine with it had I not test driven the 3.6R immediately afterwards :tonguewink: The six is remarkably stronger than the four. I always planned on towing a camping trailer behind it so I was already inclined to get the 3.6R. I enjoy telling folks...

I love it. Outbacks aren't rock crawlers so there's really no disadvantage to going with a CVT. The X-Mode feature gives a lower gear ratio when it's required & the AWD system is world class sophisticated. If you're like me and not interested in sacrificing daily drivability for go-anywhere...

I'll definitely report back on the Hitchgate. The biggest question for me is just how rattle-free is this contraption? haha There aren't a lot of good pictured reviews out there that I can find, unfortunately. I'll solve that.

The car had much better on-road handling with the Kings, I think because they are stiffer, yet progressive (and because the car was an inch lower with them versus the OS springs). I am totally happy with the taller springs though. I would recommend them to anyone who intends to spend time away...

Yeah, you weren't kidding! You can definitely tell a difference in ride quality with the car loaded down though - it's much more comfortable with some weight in the back. I did swap out the standard height King Springs in front for the Offroad Subaru lift springs. I wanted to level things out a...

I should have it by the end of the month- I'll post pics asap [emoji106]

I am finally getting around to starting the build thread for Dory, our 2016 Subaru Outback! Current Mods: WeatherTech Floor Liners Subaru Wheel Arch Mouldings Curt Class 3 Hitch Curt Trailer Wiring Kit Primitive Racing Skid Plates (engine, transmission, read differential) Yakima Loadwarrior...

Looks like you're off to a great start [emoji106] I'll be watching your build too :-) Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

I'm going the Wilco route. It's currently on back order but I should have it by mid to late May. I'll be sure to check in here when it finally arrives. I ordered the Hitchgate Solo High-Clearance with the Rotopax/Hi-lift Jack accessory. I also considered the custom "in-bumper" application, but...

Thanks for the additional pics - clears up a few questions I had [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Looking good, dude! How'd you mount those long bolts to the basket for your TJ's? Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Excellent write up! I can't wait to take my rig out for the first time too :-) Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk