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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    My most recent mod: I've roughed in some jerrycan holders for a JK using L-tracks and rivnuts. They still need some adjustment, and I want at least two through-bolts per track that goes through all layers of sheet metal and are braced with washers and locknuts. The proof of concept definitely...
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    I'd also scored a cheapie tailgate tent that hangs off the liftgate. I'll take my daughters to the beach on my weekends and we'll just pop the tent up and chill in the back. It's really fun. The tent didn't ship with guywires or pegs, so that's why it looks so deflated here.
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    I also built a custom radio panel for my homebrew sound system.
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    I've been tinkering constantly, but I'm horrible at documenting my work so I thought that I'd just dump a bunch of updates on this thing. I got tired of the fake burl wood interior so I pulled the panels, scuffed them, and short them with Rust Oleum Hammertone finish. The cutout is for a...
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    SG forester budget build

    Thanks. All of my end links are hashed, so I might just toss 'em and try it, but keep the sway bars on in case I want them back on.
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    SG forester budget build

    Those King springs are a game changer. I'm currently running them with a 1" spacer lift. My DR swaybar link keeps ejecting nuts, so I think that when I overhaul my suspension this month, I'll probably just chuck the sway bars altogether. How do you like it with the Kings and now sway bars? How...
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    US West North Bay Overland Bound Spring Monthly Meetings

    Running a bit late, the kids delayed me a bit.
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    US West North Bay Overland Bound Spring Monthly Meetings

    I'll be there, and I'm kinda hoping that it's raining because I love geology. I may or may not have my chaos goblins with me.
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    It mounts up in the little coin tray in the fuse box door in the dash. It's a really clever design, even if it's too narrow for our generation outback.
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    That sounds badass! I love that it came around full circle!
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    Here is the USB and audio in on the driver's dash panel. My luddite sound system. And a combo USB audio in port on the dash. I'm going to relocate it into my next iteration of the dash panel, and use the hole as a pass-through for my indoor/outdoor thermometer and 24-hour clock in a cheap...
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    Alright, for one switch panel, I'm using this guy from Etsy. I had to trim it down on the sides with a Dremel to make it fit, but it will run my ditch lights and spots.
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    Nice! I'd love to have an older square-body 'Burb with the drop-down tailgate and roll-down rear window. My childhood best friend who got me into Scouting and arguably ended up shaping my whole life, his dad had a badass old Suburban. I'd love to have that look and the solid axles, but with...
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    Yeah, I'll go get a few shots in a little bit. Most of the work is half-done or done "enough" so I can get to work the next day or get the girls to swim lessons later in the day. I hate it, but it's life right now.
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    The Ballad of Simon The Squeaking Subaru- A 2004 BH Outback Build Thread.

    -I did new front bearings. Twice. -Replaced one axle that I blew up. -Upgraded the front brakes with slotted and drilled rotors and new parts store calipers and pads - new TREs - Modded the headlamps with LED projector pods and integrated fogs - A homebrew luddite sound system - Interior...