Subaru owners: Let's see your expedition rigs!
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altitudewrench
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What size Geolanders did you go with?
I went with 225/65/17s. I had to trim the front mud flaps quite a bit. I'll probably just take them off and get some Gorillas or Rally Armors eventually, but trimming has worked so far with very slight rubbing under hard braking while turning etc.
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My last vehicle was a 97 Land cruiser we affectionately called the Valdez because of some oil consumption issues and what gas hog! I miss the LC’s capability but found I didn’t really use it that much. and with 220K on the odometer it was time to start shopping.
We bought the Forester last December and so far so good, I am enjoying the 30mpg on long trips!
I think this car will be called Yoda, think “rugged I am…” but my family just calls it (Her?) “lil rugged”
This is from a couple of weeks ago at the upper Owens River. I drove around most of the mud and survived without any desert pinstripes.
I really don’t have much planned for upgrades etc. I have a tow bar installed for my aluminum skiff and a roadside tool kit.
We bought the Forester last December and so far so good, I am enjoying the 30mpg on long trips!
I think this car will be called Yoda, think “rugged I am…” but my family just calls it (Her?) “lil rugged”
This is from a couple of weeks ago at the upper Owens River. I drove around most of the mud and survived without any desert pinstripes.
I really don’t have much planned for upgrades etc. I have a tow bar installed for my aluminum skiff and a roadside tool kit.
CanucksRedRocket
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This is my bone stock 2003 Forester with 142xxx kms on it, i just picked up a few weeks back and am saving money for some modifications, hoping to use this rig as our camping vehicle so we can get off the local roads an into the back country a bit more. all i've done to it so far is stereo up grade lol.
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HudsonZRoamer
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Thought you guys migh want to see my new custom steel rear offroad bumper I helped design and had it fabricated by LEadfoot Offroad in Socal. I have a 2 3/8" lift in the rear and when fully loaded down with gear there is no saggy butt. Only brought down 1/8" after bumper was installed. They plan on maing these for future Subarus as they roll through. New mufflers are in the works.
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Thank you for showing and sharing. That is a great looking bumper!
Thank you for showing and sharing. That is a great looking bumper!
brushogger
Explorer
What is the loaded weight of your Subie compared to the factory GVW. Great design on the bumper BTW!
HudsonZRoamer
Observer
Its at about 150lbs which includes the weight of the tire.
CurtStyler
Observer
Awesome stuff, saw your pics on Instagram and loved it. I wonder if they would be able to adjust the design for an Outback. Carrying extra fuel has been a problem without any outside mounting points and the roof taken up by my RTT. I would also have a lot more room inside if I could move my spare outside of the vehicle.
The lack of aftermarket parts for Subarus has been a major buzzkill, although I feel like they have been getting more attention.
Great work and sick ride!
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The lack of aftermarket parts for Subarus has been a major buzzkill, although I feel like they have been getting more attention.
Great work and sick ride!
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ADVSubaru
Observer
I follow you on Instagram FozRoamer. I definitely love that rear bumper but I know something custom will cost a pretty big penny so I was looking at the Wilco Hitchgate.
Subaru's are definitely niche in an already niche market. More and more companies are developing products, though!
Subaru's are definitely niche in an already niche market. More and more companies are developing products, though!
2 E L O
Adventurer
That thing is killer. Well done!! That is quite a tent/awning setup. I don't think I've ever seen that before, but I really like it!
