First 3 Must-Do Mods for Your Overland Subaru
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Ready to start overlanding with your Subaru? Check out the first 3 must-do mods to build the ultimate off-road rig! Whether you have a Forester, Crosstrek, or Outback, these mods will get you ready for your next adventure.
The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s.
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About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks.
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What have you done to your adventure Subaru?
Skid plates, good all terrain tires and a slight lift is all you need for great adventures!
01 Forester here, 2in lift, all terrain tires, roof rack, wheel spacers, led bar and a dark tint for camping 🙏🏼
@@unknown-cf9rd You know it!
@@emilyblackwell2986 Sweet, sounds like the perfect adventure Forester!
I got 2” lift, AT tires, a roof top tent for my outback wilderness and tire carrier as well from dirtcom, I was looking for skid plates pretty soon. What would you recommend @Chase_Schrader. Thanks!
great video!! I really liked the flow and information of this.
For my 2012 Fozzy I found that even a 2" lift stresses not only the CV axles but the front lower control arms and bushings.
But I love it and wouldn't change it for the world!
Thanks for the upload!!
Thank you! I am glad you liked it, I try to make them both entertaining and informational. Ahh interesting, I could see that happening though! Haha if you like it, that's all the matters!
Great video, I completely agree with all those mods! Tires make a huge different. Man that Toyota comment is absolutely hilarious! 😂 I was laughing so hard reading it, keep up the good work and off roading Subarus. They’re just great cars and have so much versatility but people don’t know that.👍💪
Thank you, perfect, I am always curious to hear if people agree with me! Right, the Toyota fan boys get pretty entertaining!
I've watched many of your vids as a subscriber and am still shopping for a WORTHY 2014-2018 Forester. At 65 y/o I have plenty of time! Thanks for all your hard work sharing your experience, knowledge and adventures!
Thank you for those kind words, I appreciate that! Keep hunting for that perfect Forester, it's out there waiting for you!
Your so smart thank you for sharing your wisdom
I appreciate that, I am always happy to help the community!
great video, i have a 6cm lift + mt tyres and forester is going crazy in mud
Awesome, that sounds like quite the build! What size of tires do you have?
@@Chase_Schrader 215/75/15 Hankook MT2
Ah sweet!
whats your thoughts on the Kings lifted springs with KYB struts? they say its 1.2 inch in the front and 1.3 in the rear.
They are a good budget option, and probably the lift springs I would go with if, there spring rates seem reasonable for both unloaded and medium loads. For struts it depends on the model of car but we find the Bilsteins are a bit better with lift springs.
A mod I gotta do to my subaru is get a subaru
That is a pretty critical mod haha, what do you want to get?
@@Chase_Schrader well I had am outback, I'm thinking a forester next
Ah yeah I remember you talking about the Outback! A Forester is always a good idea
The obligatory Toyota comment has been made, and objectively the Toyota body on frame is superior haha, engine aside. Kudos for getting amongst it tho, it is a neat lookin ride brother. Maybe more of a lift? lol
Haha they come out of the woodwork as soon as I mention anything about Subaru's off road, at this point, it's a game. If you are looking to build a hard core off road rig, sure body on frame is better but at that point so is an F350 on 35s (plus you get better payload). But let's be real, most people on the trails don't need that, and would be better suited with something more comfortable, gets better fuel economy and is overall more affordable. There are very few people that actually use a proper off road build to its full potential.
Thanks, I appreciate it! I have lots of plans for the build, including an H6, Subaru's dual range gearbox and of course a much bigger lift ahaha
@@Chase_Schrader Yeah nice haha, its all engagement after all. I wouldnt let it bother you pal
You know it haha
Mod Number 1: List Subaru for sale
Mod Number 2: Sell Subaru
Mod Number 3: Buy 4Runner
Now why would I want to do that?
Totally agree, get rid of the Subaru and get a proper off-road vehicle.
Ooof, two random people on the internet are telling me to sell my Subarus, I better do it.
Seriously though, you two should check out my videos to see what it's really capable of... I drive it harder than most people drive their 'proper off-road vehicle'. It's not always about the make; it's about who's behind the wheel and how much fun you're having. So if you think Subarus can't handle it, I challenge you to watch and see just how wrong you might be.
@@Chase_Schrader I can do most of the drives you talk about in any basic SUV? What’s your point? It’s not proper off-roading, sorry. Good try though. Maybe you can go buy a real 4x4 and do some proper off-roading.
If you think my drives are basic, I guess you missed my other videos where I take this "basic SUV" on trail runs with 'proper off-road vehicles. But sure, feel free to go out with your "real" 4x4 and do some "proper off-roading" (whatever that means). While you're at it, let me know when you're ready to tackle some of the adventures I go on with my Forester.
The best mod you can do to any Subaru, is delete the entire car and buy a Toyota. Subaru engines are terrible.
The 400,000km on my Forester tends to disagree…
@@Chase_Schrader I’ve 780k on a Toyota but that doesn’t mean anything. I bet the Subaru engine has or will need to be rebuilt. The gearbox the same. Forrester is an SUV. Not a proper off-road. Doesn’t even have proper low range. Calling it an overland is funny. And yes, I have owned one before. And yes, the engine gave trouble. It’s definitely a common problem in these cars and there is plenty of evidence to support it
780k on a Toyota? That's typical, they are known for their reliability if they aren't clapped out. If your Subaru engine had trouble, maybe it was a 'you' problem. My Forester has been running strong without low range, and I still drive it harder than most 'proper' off-road builds. As for calling it overland, what's so funny about it? Watch my videos, and you'll see the kind of adventures it's capable of. If I were you, I would stick with my Toyota and we can have plenty of fun without you ;)
@@Chase_Schrader awe, did we hit a nerve? You’re on here telling people this is a great off-road car when it couldn’t be further from the truth. You drive a shitty suv and think it’s some sort of off-road beast. I’m not the only person pointing this out. Funny that……
Nawww, the community doesn't need your attitude. But while you're out here boosting my video's engagement, I'll keep driving my "shitty SUV" on the trails you claim aren't proper off-roading and having a great time doing it.
And until you actually show show me why its not a great offroad build, I’ve got plenty of videos for you to check out. Maybe it'll change your mind... or give you more to complain about. Either way, thanks for watching! ❤️