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Fully mechanical DT466, or a 466E? Wonderful engines either way! Did you have any concerns with welding the frame rails, or is that not really an issue considering it's past the axles?

Looks great! How will the pivoting be actuated - springs, hydraulics, or just lifting it up and down as required?

If you want to know more about Axletechs on school buses, maybe give Simmard Suspension a call; they do bus 4x4 conversions in Quebec - mostly on Bluebirds and IC CE300's: https://fb.watch/2JWZJ59VSX/

Very exciting! I like the folding bumper/hitch idea. I wonder if you could make it go all the way to the ground, then attach a platform for a motorbike or bicycles to it? That way, you'd get a legal-height bumper and a "lift gate" for a spare tire, diesel, bike, etc.

Awesome work! I'm thinking of trimming the bumper on my bus (mind you, I need a bus first) but I really like the direction this is headed in.

How far off-pavement are you planning on taking this bus? Have you considered a rear diff locker if you aren't doing a 4x4 conversion? They can be had for relatively cheap from the junkyard; from dump trucks and such. Reading about off-pavement builds on other forums, it sounds like a locker +...

Thank you! I designed the rack myself and had it cut by a local shop. It's basically a laser cut DIY "Prinsu rack" made out of 1/4" aluminum and some 80/20 extrusion. Really happy with how it turned out! If anyone wants to make their own, the .DWG files are here...

Nice rigs everyone! In a SJ XT Forester, myself: I documented my (very) early build process; what began this whole thing: Enjoy!

Subaru makes the Forester, Outback, Crosstrek (also known as the XV) , Impreza, Ascent, and WRX. For all intents and purposes, the Forester, Outback,and Crosstrek are regarded as the best for overlanding/offroad. Of those, the Forester is one of the most popular choices because it was...

Realistically, for most of what you're going to encounter, the CVT Subarus will climb just fine. Stay on the pedal, get a transmission intercooler if you do that often (it's a $100 mod and they come stock everywhere except USDM it seems), or get a locker if you're really serious. One of the...

Consider modern Subarus and don't be scared of CVTs, they're excellent vehicles on and off road. They just take a little bit of getting used to with a bit of lag, use of momentum, and staying on the gas until the AWD kicks in. They're excellent vehicles, I have one myself, and have been nothing...

Thank you! That thing was a lot of work, but one of my favourite parts too. It was taken from a friend's homestead/wood lot up in Northern Ontario where he has quite a few spalted maple trees.

A one-of-a-kind Subaru Forester XT! Perfect as a daily driver or an adventure rig - all in one! Due to a change of careers, I need a large truck or work van to live in long-term, which sadly means I've got to sell this Subaru. This is a Premium trim; the most complete offered by Subaru for the...