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New Subaru Forester!

ralphs_tj

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

Hey all!

Just got into a new 2020 Subaru Forester Sport. I'm looking to turn this into a soft overland rig! Currently I've got a Yakima Off Grid rack coming soon and am planning on throwing some KC area lights up there. I've also got some ditch lights mounted up. I'm very excited to see this build evolve!

Anyone have any advice on companies to look at that have products for Subarus? I'm used to my old Jeep, so this is very new to me!
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TacticalBBQ

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

I also am in the market for a Subaru. From all the research I have been doing a good set of tires make a huge difference. My plan for mine when I get it is do Rims, tires and a rack. Might do a lift from ADF.
 

deputydog

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

You definitely need some under body protection. I've been looking into making my own for my 2009 Forester, but buying something that you know will fit right and work without having to make a bunch or alterations is nice. Primitive Racing is a good source.
 

ralphs_tj

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

You definitely need some under body protection. I've been looking into making my own for my 2009 Forester, but buying something that you know will fit right and work without having to make a bunch or alterations is nice. Primitive Racing is a good source.
Thank you for that recommendation! I'm looking into them now
 

KN6DXV

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

Lp Adventures, primitive racing, RallySport, Anderson dDesign and fabrication
 

Snerk

Rank 0

Contributor I

Anyone have any advice on companies to look at that have products for Subarus? I'm used to my old Jeep, so this is very new to me!
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LP Aventure, Anderson Design & Fabrication, Rally Innovations, RalliTek, Primitive Racing. There's probably heaps others but those are all the ones I've been eyeballing for various stuff like lifts (I just installed an LP Aventure lift in my Outback tonight), skid plates, bull bars / light mounts, etc.
 

Maverick9110E

Rank V
Launch Member

Influencer II

Primitive racing skid plates are awesome. And very much needed with the low ground clearance on the Subarus. I had them on my 2010 outback and loved them. ADF is a great company as is Gorilla offroad
 

Alfonso Rojas

Rank III

Enthusiast III

I'm also new to this world, great information here! I replaced my tires with Toyo AT3's but i haven't had a chance to use them yet. Literally everything else is stock. Would you all recommend under body protection as my next first real upgrade?
 

Snerk

Rank 0

Contributor I

I'm also new to this world, great information here! I replaced my tires with Toyo AT3's but i haven't had a chance to use them yet. Literally everything else is stock. Would you all recommend under body protection as my next first real upgrade?
It's not a bad idea for sure, and it's gonna be my next investment personally. Gotta protect those critical components.
 

KN6DXV

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

I'm also new to this world, great information here! I replaced my tires with Toyo AT3's but i haven't had a chance to use them yet. Literally everything else is stock. Would you all recommend under body protection as my next first real upgrade?
Skid plates are the most vital. Keep the under carriage safe and you can still run trail on a mostly stock subaru
 

MrWienson

Rank III

Enthusiast I

How has the new ride treated you since you bought it? Me and the wife are really thinking about getting the sport.
 

dombardales

Rank I

Contributor III

I'm new here and thinking about a Forester. I love the balance it can strike between trails and daily driver. I'm not so concerned about ground clearance, but have been reading the low approach angle can cause some headaches on the trail. Any thoughts or feedback on that? I know it's a terrible comparison, but the other option is a Tacoma. So basically I'm deciding between daily driving comfort and superior off-road comfort...weekend warrior like myself doesn't need much off-road capability, but I also don't wanna be scraping and catching the subie bumper on every rock haha
 

deputydog

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

Hey all!

Just got into a new 2020 Subaru Forester Sport. I'm looking to turn this into a soft overland rig! Currently I've got a Yakima Off Grid rack coming soon and am planning on throwing some KC area lights up there. I've also got some ditch lights mounted up. I'm very excited to see this build evolve!

Anyone have any advice on companies to look at that have products for Subarus? I'm used to my old Jeep, so this is very new to me!
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Iron Man 4x4 America is the only one I know of that has an actual suspension lift. 2" All Terrain Suspension Lift Kit Suited For 2019+ Subaru Forester SK Other companies do make quality spacer lifts, but they give you ground clearance while reducing the suspensions ability to flex.
You can also get rock sliders from LP Aventure. LP Aventure Rock sliders - Subaru Forester 2019-2022 (pair) Ralitek RalliTEK Rock Sliders - 2019+ Forester | RalliTEK.com
Primitive Racing also makes great skid plates. Front Skidplate 2019+ Forester - Primitive Racing
 
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