Enthusiast I
New subaru member here! 2020 onyxt XT. Glad to see so many on here.
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Enthusiast III
Hello Subaru fam! Checking in from central Florida in our 04 Forester XS!
Enthusiast III
I still have my 2003 WRX sedan but I don’t overland in it. I’ve gone out some questionable trails following some friends in trucks but the lack of clearance holds it back.
Member III
Add engine, transmission & differential skid plates underneath and a set of rock sliders with some decent AT tires and you'll be good to go. You may not make it through everything without the lift & bigger tires, but you will protect your car from damage that could occur from lack of clearance - but if you're going with some friends in trucks it won't take much to tug your 3500 lbs car free.
Or... you could go all out and build a Psycho-Subie like this guy on Instagram...
Member III
Enthusiast I
Not new here ... but just became a full member today after taking what was my first "real" overland adventure in April with my 2018 Outback to Trona Pinnacles. My only change to the car is 235-60-R18 Wildpeak AT Trails. Now debating between building out the Outback (my daily driver), or just going all in an building out a GX470.
If you're thinking of taking it out, a little bit of lift goes a long way in these Subies! Though granted, the WRX starts off pretty low as it is.
Member III
Personally, I'd recommend getting some more trips under your belt to get a better idea of what you want/need before pulling the trigger on any build outs.
Contributor II
I was curious if this page had a Subie forum. Hi guys!
Here's the link to my build/adventures
www.overlandbound.com
Here's the link to my build/adventures
NC Forester Build
Current/Past Mods Exterior: CURT XL roof basket Yakima round bars and towers Tepui Kukenam 3 Baja Series RTT (old setup) Vinyl wrapped headlights (old setup) Custom painted front bumper Interior: Blox Racing weighted shift knob Engine/Exhaust: 2013 Subaru WRX STi sedan catback exhaust Welded...
Contributor II
Enthusiast III
I could do that but then what would I do with the new Frontier :) I never felt the inclination to make the WRX more off-roadable because its just such a blast to hit the windy (paved) back roads in. Low is good for that. So, as I've learned the hard way, if its not broke don't fix it.
The new pickup though will be a long, fun, piece by piece project. Is that a double standard? I hope not.
Member I
Hey guys! I'm new to OB and excited to show my modest build on 04 Fozzy XS.
I have ADF 2" spacer lift in the front, 2.5" rear, on stock springs and struts with HD SurTrak axles.
I'm running the Sparco wheels on Discoverers (had I known different I would have gone with 15" wheels and K02's, but as a daily the set-up I have now drives really nice)
RalliTek skid plate.
Roof rack and lights ect, nothing fancy there.
No interior mods other than the Molle racks from ADF.
Intake is set up for a snorkel, just haven't done it yet.
I've been out on some fairly technical trails (for over landing, not wheeling) and it performed really well.
The kids in the pics are my two older boys. My little girls are still a little young to get out, and that's their Granpa (who went with me for the first time and doubted the Subbie's ability once he saw the trails, but ended up very impressed, haha).
I'm excited to check out the other Subbies here.
I have ADF 2" spacer lift in the front, 2.5" rear, on stock springs and struts with HD SurTrak axles.
I'm running the Sparco wheels on Discoverers (had I known different I would have gone with 15" wheels and K02's, but as a daily the set-up I have now drives really nice)
RalliTek skid plate.
Roof rack and lights ect, nothing fancy there.
No interior mods other than the Molle racks from ADF.
Intake is set up for a snorkel, just haven't done it yet.
I've been out on some fairly technical trails (for over landing, not wheeling) and it performed really well.
The kids in the pics are my two older boys. My little girls are still a little young to get out, and that's their Granpa (who went with me for the first time and doubted the Subbie's ability once he saw the trails, but ended up very impressed, haha).
I'm excited to check out the other Subbies here.
Member III
For me I always doubted it and thought of selling, then was pleasantly surprised - shocked actually - at some of the stuff it could go through. Namely, skipping across mud that would bog heavier vehicles. Something we have a lot of around here.The story of a Subie owner's life.
Welcome!
I'm at the point now where I'd be driving through the same difficulty of terrain in a more "built" rig anyways, and likely nothing more. I wouldn't feel safe doing more aggressive stuff when I'm alone, regardless of the vehicle. Mostly because I'm in a rig I also call my home; oftentimes for a few months on/off the road. So why not stick with something that still gets excellent MPGs and is comfortable for the whole time - often a very long time - that you're in it?
The only reason I'd want to sell the Foz is to get a much larger 4x4 van, truck, or skoolie, but that's comparing apples to oranges here, IMO.
Member III
I love passing the guys on the trails with the crazy built up rigs in my Subie. They have spent thousands of dollars on full locker packages for their Jeep or Toyota and I am going up the same trail they are in a station wagon with full open differentials. I can't do the rock crawling at OHV parks, but I haven't had much trouble in the region on trails that actually go anywhere. I had a bit of a learning curve to adapt to the CVT transmission and over-protective computer system. It really gets unhappy if you have a tire off the ground for longer than a few seconds, but deleting the rear sway bar and having disconnects for the front have helped that for the most part.For me I always doubted it and thought of selling, then was pleasantly surprised - shocked actually - at some of the stuff it could go through. Namely, skipping across mud that would bog heavier vehicles. Something we have a lot of around here.
I'm at the point now where I'd be driving through the same difficulty of terrain in a more "built" rig anyways, and likely nothing more. I wouldn't feel safe doing more aggressive stuff when I'm alone, regardless of the vehicle. Mostly because I'm in a rig I also call my home; oftentimes for a few months on/off the road. So why not stick with something that still gets excellent MPGs and is comfortable for the whole time - often a very long time - that you're in it?
Contributor II
I was gonna ask you on Facebook but since Im already here did you delete both sway bars on the OB?
