Subaru Owners Registry

[HudsonZRoamer]

It would be great if I could get some other Subarus to come out to this year's OB OTG Rally. I was the only Subaru last year and had to prove to the naysayers that my Subaru could go up Bald mountain with no issues.

 

[Terry Pickens]

It would be great if I could get some other Subarus to come out to this year's OB OTG Rally. I was the only Subaru last year and had to prove to the naysayers that my Subaru could go up Bald mountain with no issues.

I hope to get there this year in my Outback but will only have a 2" lift on it and no skid plates. Think I can make it up? Sure would like to try.

 

[HudsonZRoamer]

I hope to get there this year in my Outback but will only have a 2" lift on it and no skid plates. Think I can make it up? Sure would like to try.

Ive heard rumblings that the event will not be at the same location its been the past few years due to the exponential growth. Maybe @Michael can confirm.

 

[WhiskeyIsMySpiritAnimal]

Hello. Just joined but you can count me in the Subaru crew. No mods yet except the basket, probably won't do much until we get our second Forester in fall of this year and I decide which one get's all the goods.

Mods planned are 17" wheels and KO2's in 225/65R17. ADF 2" Lift. Primitive Racing Skids. Lights, awning... the usual. It will never be that hard core of an off-roader as my wife and travel buddy doesn't care for rough trails just for the sake of doing them, so really it's just going to be made a bit more capable to get us to some cools spots to camp and hike and with less chance of a something going wrong or getting damaged.

 

[WanderingCouture]

Hey love the rigs! I'm a newer member from Canada #3847, current explorations partner is my lifted 2016 Outback 2.5i w/6 speed, has taken me from the east coast of Canada to the west coast. Hoping to make a few trips down south to enjoy so of the trails and camping I see most of the members States side doing, looks a little warmer [emoji4]

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[drumber]

My wife's 2012 OB will soon become the family adventure mobile. Its already got some Geolander AT/S tires and will be receiving a Yakima cargo basket outfitted with a light bar, backup lights, shovel, axe, chainsaw, gas cans, etc. Looking into a fridge, ADF Lift and some wheels once I take full possession.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Went over to Bishop this weekend... Man, do I want to get a more capable rig now! 1" spacers helped tremendously, but more ground clearance would help a lot more. For now, here's my impreza. :)

 

[Flipper]

our 2014 OB


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[HudsonZRoamer]

Have these decals available if anybody wants them, available here

FozFront

Rambletekk

 

[Veritablehatter]

Just picked up a 12 Forester and I'll be started in on it soon. Thankfully had a Curt hitch on it before I got in and a back bed liner.

Currently squirreling away cash to get an an AD 2 lift, some skidplates, better tires/wheels, and a ham setup. Eyeing a set of gorilla flaps too.

Cool to see all the Subaru setups!

 

[WanderingCouture]

Hey ive been working on my 2016 2.5i 6 speed outback for a while, 2" lift, exhaust, now full skid plates, wheel spacers and waiting on some tires and all the overlanding/camping gear i can fit,

Then the other day i just picked up this gem a 99 limited 5speed forester plans are to get custom fabbed 6" lift kit, custom winch mount and as well full skids and tires im hoping hopefully to meet some canadian members here on the west coast would really like to do a subaru rally up north here

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[Veritablehatter]

What do the rest of you folks do for recovery points? I've got a hitch with a shackle, and the front screw in tow hook that comes with all Subarus, but I'm not finding much for extra hardware.

I know the frame is a limiting factor, but are there any front solutions that can be set up with two points in order to spread out the pressure?

 

[WhiskeyIsMySpiritAnimal]

What do the rest of you folks do for recovery points? I've got a hitch with a shackle, and the front screw in tow hook that comes with all Subarus, but I'm not finding much for extra hardware.

I know the frame is a limiting factor, but are there any front solutions that can be set up with two points in order to spread out the pressure?

I want to say most, but not all subies have the screw in recovery point in both the front and rear bumpers.

Personally I would stay away from using a hitch as a recovery point on a Subaru. Most of the hitches are mounted beyond the crumple zone areas of the unibody. Those areas are intentionally weaker than the passenger area so if recovered incorrect you could bend the car.

That said, I don't know why this wouldn't be a risk with the factory recovery points also, but some engineer at Subaru who is smarter than I am has deeded it ok. [emoji23]


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[Wawa Skittletits]

I want to say most, but not all subies have the screw in recovery point in both the front and rear bumpers.

Personally I would stay away from using a hitch as a recovery point on a Subaru. Most of the hitches are mounted beyond the crumple zone areas of the unibody. Those areas are intentionally weaker than the passenger area so if recovered incorrect you could bend the car.

That said, I don't know why this wouldn't be a risk with the factory recovery points also, but some engineer at Subaru who is smarter than I am has deeded it ok

The factory recovery points are inline with the structural body while the hitch is not. I also wouldn't recommend using the hitch as a recovery point because of the leveraged forces involved.

I have a tow hook screwed into both ends until I get around to doing bumpers.

 

[Veritablehatter]

The factory recovery points are inline with the structural body while the hitch is not. I also wouldn't recommend using the hitch as a recovery point because of the leveraged forces involved.

I have a tow hook screwed into both ends until I get around to doing bumpers.

As I understand it, each side has only one factory recovery point accessible via the removable panel. Do you happen to know if there's another one on the opposite side of the bumper that is reinforced in the same way? (just without the access panel)

I've heard single point recoveries on one side of the car can cause torsion and I want to figure out a way to pull it from two points to spread pressure out.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

I thought I'd share some pictures from last weekend to show that the off road Subaru scene is thriving. I had the honor of leading 21 Subaru's during a weekend outing through all sorts of terrain. We attracted a ton of attention and a lot of awe when people learned where we went. Can't say enough about the capabilities of Subaru AWD.



@RubySubie @brandon wuchter

 

[escape_the_paradigm]

Here is my 2017 Forester XT. Not much has been done yet, just a sleeping platform, yakima basket and LED light bar behind the grill.
Hoping to get some skid plates and downsize to 17' wheels and some Geolander tires next.

Build thread: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/2017-forester-xt-tiny-overlander-with-big-dreams.6427/

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

As I understand it, each side has only one factory recovery point accessible via the removable panel. Do you happen to know if there's another one on the opposite side of the bumper that is reinforced in the same way? (just without the access panel)

I've heard single point recoveries on one side of the car can cause torsion and I want to figure out a way to pull it from two points to spread pressure out.

The actual bumper is identical on both sides under the skin but only has one attachment point that was intended to be used as a recovery point. There are a million variables to consider when talking about required pulling force. Off angle, mired, up hill, etc.. are all going to require a lot more force. If you're serious about it you'll look into getting proper recovery points. A bumper can be custom built and still use the OE bumper cover if stock is the look you're going for.

 

[Veritablehatter]

The actual bumper is identical on both sides under the skin but only has one attachment point that was intended to be used as a recovery point. There are a million variables to consider when talking about required pulling force. Off angle, mired, up hill, etc.. are all going to require a lot more force. If you're serious about it you'll look into getting proper recovery points. A bumper can be custom built and still use the OE bumper cover if stock is the look you're going for.

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I was reading up on the recovery thread a bit ago. It was surprising how much weight multiplies with only just a little bit of mud, let alone when there's an incline, or an angle, etc.

It's why I started thinking about recovery points. I was hoping there were more reinforced spots because money is tight, but I'll likely have to just cave and get something custom built eventually. It's the safest option.

 

[WhiskeyIsMySpiritAnimal]

Here is my 2017 Forester XT. Not much has been done yet, just a sleeping platform, yakima basket and LED light bar behind the grill.
Hoping to get some skid plates and downsize to 17' wheels and some Geolander tires next.

Build thread: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/2017-forester-xt-tiny-overlander-with-big-dreams.6427/

Have any additional info on the behind the grill LED bar?