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    Outback owners who came from Wrangler unlimited...A couple of questions!

    I know more about overlanding Outbacks than Jeeps, unfortunately. In terms of the cargo space in the rear, the cargo in the Outback is more generous, considering it can, in some ways, be classified as a sport utility wagon. I know that the Outback has a shorter wheelbase compared to a JKU...
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    Wheel and tire setups

    On my Outback, my wheel and tire setup consists of Method 502 wheels and Nitto Nomad Grapplers.
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    Just a slight update. I swapped out my old steel-made ladder for one that is aluminum. The aluminum one has more of a texture on the steps. The steel one weighed 17 whooping pounds whereas the aluminum one weighed 6 pounds. Also, I celebrated 10 years with this wonderful car. I drove it...
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    I tried one of the local tire shops and they did ok but one of the front wheels was a bit on the maxed side out but otherwise, the alignment was within spec. But when I did my roadtrip back to Portland, Rallitek corrected the alignment to being nearly perfect, since they know all of the parts...
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    This was the car's location at Overland Expo Mtn West. I still have a good amount of headroom back there. Soon I might try to put a platform in there to see if it would work or not.
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    US Rocky Mountain Trail repair and improvement project

    Let me check my schedule to see if I am free that day! I will probably know for sure after Overland Expo Mtn West but if I do not get too busy in the vendor's booth, I would know sooner.
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    This weekend, I got my car prepped to be at Overland Expo Mtn West. It has been fully detailed since it would be in the vendor area and got my camping gear down.
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    Overland Expo Mtn West - 2023

    I will be heading out to Loveland on Thursday afternoon. For me, it is just a hour drive. I will be in the vendor area since my car will be on display during the weekend.
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    It has been awhile since I have posted anything about my vehicle due to things being rather quiet (weather has been nasty this summer) but I still have my Outback. It just completed an almost 3600-mile roundtrip back to Portland metro. While there, I visited my favorite offroad shop, Rallitek...
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    If one can see in the photo above (previous post), my Outback needed an alignment to fix the rear toe. The dealership managed to get it done but it is not perfect but within spec. Sometime this summer, I am thinking about heading back to where it was built and see the crew at Rallitek and see...
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    US Rocky Mountain 5th Annual JUNE JAM in Buena Vista, CO

    I might take up your suggestion in terms of being in the passenger seat since it can be a good learning opportunity in that way. :)
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    US Rocky Mountain 5th Annual JUNE JAM in Buena Vista, CO

    I have done several trails in Oregon, Washington, and in Colorado with that Subie. I know what it is capable of doing but I haven't fully pushed it. In terms of your question about my lift, that is actually 1.5" with an additional 0.4-0.5" in the rear.
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    US Rocky Mountain 5th Annual JUNE JAM in Buena Vista, CO

    Mine is a Subaru Outback that can do most moderate trails. If people would like to do the harder moderate trails, I do not want to stop them due to my vehicle. Here is a photo of my Outback when it did WABRD in 2021.
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    US Rocky Mountain 5th Annual JUNE JAM in Buena Vista, CO

    Sounds like fun but I do not know how my overlanding vehicle would handle the trails. It depends on which side of moderate level they are.
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    Very slight update. The new suspension is on the Outback, after trying to get the very old, dirty, and rusty suspension off. In terms of how it feels, it is stiff but not as stiff as some warned me about. This might be due to that I was used to the stiffness of the rear overload springs.
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    Just a bit of an update on the Outback. After a recent overlanding trip near Colorado Springs, I could feel that my suspension is a bit on the tired side but nothing is leaking. Current suspension setup: fronts-KYB struts and OEM springs and the rear-original struts with Rallitek overload...
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    Coloradan Offroader turning to Overland

    Welcome! We definitely live in a beautiful state to explore!
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    New Vehicle 2023 Outback

    Congrats on your new Outback. I have owned Subarus since 1999. I am currently on my 3rd and 5th Subarus. My overlanding one is a 2014 Outback which has been modded for overlanding with 3 skid plates which have protected important components underneath the car. Mine is lifted 1.5" which...
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    Before I started doing all of these upgrades, my gas mileage averaged 25-26 mpg. Nowadays, I am getting 21-23 mpg. Sometimes I can get it back to 25 mpg when I am just cruising on the highway for long distances. So the gas mileage did drop a bit but it is not super terrible. My Outback...
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    Overlanding 2014 Subaru Outback

    Awww...thank you. Very nice 2017 My sleep setup is pretty simple which is just a Luno air mattress, USB powered fans, a bag for my shoes (attaches to the car's body), screens, pockets, curtains, and my Bluetti portable battery. It has a bit of a downfall though...storage. I always have to...