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2 weeks ago I had plans to go to the mountains since I hadnt done anything with this car in months but I ended up having to replace my steering rack and power steering pump. I was gonna use that money to get a 5th wheel but that'll be put on hold till probably January now. Fast forward to this...

So here's the completed setup for now. I plan to get the bumpers powder coated in the future for maximum longevity.

Usually 3-4 times a year

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Here is the current progress at 90% completion. Still need to grind down some parts on the swing then paint everything and build a custom axle back exhaust. We are going to be adding a stopper near the hinge so when on an incline the swing stays locked in position when open. October 26th

Pressure vents were removed and welded shut to prevent dirt, mud, water, aniamls from getting inside. So far closing doors hasnt been a hassle. October 11th

I wish I could take credit for still incorporating the rear bumper into the whole design but I cant. Its probably my favorite part about the whole thing. It's still very different from other subie builds who have gone this route. These first few photos are the start of the swing design...

It certainly has been a while since Ive been on here but I have some progress to update. On July 11th, I dropped the Forester off to the same guy who built the front bumper setup to do a rear swing mount and bumper. My initial thought was to do a double swing for a spare wheel and another one...

Thanks, and Im sure people still do

Im in Charlotte. So far I've nearly everywhere in Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park, Pinnacle Mountain, TN, Maggie Valley / Cherokee, Brown Mountain OHV, Charlies Creek in GA, etc. My next trip is to URE for The Adventure Summit on Oct 2-4

June 7th: Drove out to Rockingham Dragway for a car show. Literally wasted the entire day just trying to get into the place and will never attend another one. But I hung out with some friends I havent seen in a hot minute and got to show off the new setup along with Beefy the CRV

May 24th: Drove out to Brown Mountain OHV park near Linville, NC. Its an out and back trail rated easy for Jeeps and ATV's but I would rate it as moderate to a little difficult in some spots for a Subaru or AWD CUV. There were plenty of tricky sections, random fall-offs, mud, off-camber...

Well the hype is here! I picked my car back up Sunday and the front bumper looks great. Im super happy with the outcome and Melvin at TheRoseFactory on instagram killed it. Im going to enjoy the car now for a month and then it will go back to him to knock out the rear bumper build with dual...

I was gonna ask you on Facebook but since Im already here did you delete both sway bars on the OB?

Just a few cell phone shot of the current bumper progress. The horns and other wires are gonna be hidden somewhere else and the airbox silencer and wiper reservoir have been removed. A new smaller wiper reservoir is being fabbed out of billet aluminum and relocated. Im hoping to have it use...

I also picked up a Walmart brand awning from my buddy Boston. This 8' awning was on his 4Runner and its nice for now. I would like to upgrade to a 270 degree batwing later down the road.

Update** Ive dropped my car off at a shop to have a tubular bumper made. The plan is to get a front bumper, rear bumper with swing mount, and eventually sliders. Im pretty much going all-in with this build. The fabricator whose shop is located right down the street from my job near...

I was curious if this page had a Subie forum. Hi guys! Here's the link to my build/adventures https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/nc-forester-build.31321/