Sleeping inside a vehicle in cold weather works well. On one freezing night, my wife and I slept inside our 03 4Runner with the car cover in place and we were very comfortable all night. In the morning there was ice all over the car cover but we never felt it. Others that slept in tents even with heaters woke up stiff and sore from a bad night's sleep.
I just got my first Outback yesterday. 2015 limited edition. I'm so pumped. Seeing these videos makes me want to take up off-roading! (as if my wife thinks I need another expensive hobby)
This is what I love about these Outback’s yes they’re not Jeeps with all the clearance in the world, but they’ll get you over just about most terrain that isn’t extreme & has good fuel economy to still be a daily commuter at 21 mpg which is amazing whereas your typical Jeep or truck on 35”-37” tires will barely get 12-13 mpg. I know you don’t get a offroad vehicle for fuel economy but these Outback’s prove to be pretty good in that department making it great for daily driving & hitting the trails to get to most areas you’d want to go.
Such an awesome build! I'm in a similar situation where I need a commuter vehicle but I'm also a professional landscape photographer who does a lot of photography in the deserts of Southern California. A vehicle like this would allow me to get to places too far to hike and where my current car simply can't go.
Awesome set up! I live here in mesa and so true about the traffic. I picked up a Subaru forester last year and it is a lot of fun. After the lease has ended I am going with the LP adventure lift kit for it and you just sold me on that roof tent. For anyone considering a forester or outback it is a great commuter and weekend warrior. You wont be doing any rock crawling with it but it get you to those camp sites that you can get with a regular car.
That’s exactly why I bought my 2015 Forester XT (turbo). Even though i drive 300 miles on dirt a year to go on my adventures, that only accounts for 1% of my overall driving. I run A/T’s (but OEM width) and got 25 mpg over 700 miles averaging 75-80mph with my car weighed down full of gear. When I was driving my FJ cruiser I’d average 16mpg.
Nice! Got 2.5L atmo without any rig and universal Yokohama Geolandar G91 tyres resulting in medium usage of 25.8 mpg with 25% highway, other is city and light runs into the wild every second weekends.
@@DarkNightmareUA yeah I'm running 2.5 na mainly highway like to set cruise to about 77. Yet run into traffic but am averaging 29. Love when you shut the car off it gives you your trip mpg. Have seen as great as 36 on some trips where I drove 45 min but never faster than 63
Always glad to support a local. I'm also interested in the Outback as a commuter and small camping trips as well being that my main ride drinks gas like a fish drinks water lol. I've also taken a bunch of photos at the same spot that you showed your Rubicon.
Check out readylift.com. They have a nice bolt on lift kit for around $399. I saw it done to a Forester with similar tires to what were in video...it was pretty bad ass!
I have a 2013 Outback with the 4 cylinder and if I was to do this, I’d recommend the 3.6 liter. The 4 cylinder doesn’t have enough power with the larger wheels and weight of accessories to make it an effective off road vehicle. The torque isn’t there. However, if you only lifted it with larger tires, it would be pretty fun for an everyday off-road driver. Great video!
Agreed. We were going to do it to a 2013 but decided against it and then bought a 17 3.6R. Plus the rear wheel wells won't allow for the larger tires even with the lift. You have to make some major mods.
I've had Jeeps going back to a 69 Universal, and two full size Jeeps. I've had Toyota 4x4 pickups, both HiLux and a Tundra. My brother has had Broncos, Ford 4x4 pickups and Jeeps, including a Compass now. Wife is on her third Subaru (she went with a WRX this time), and daughter has a Forester. If I get the chance, I'll own a "glorified soccer mom" car like this one sooner rather than later. Nice job.
Here in Chile, the outback is mostly considered as a "stay at home mom/dad", very suburban and no off-road at all. But your video shows how amazing this car is with proper improvement. Currently I have a Impreza 2009 1.5 which has taken me basically everywhere I want. Next car is going to be either the XV (you know it as Crosstrek) or the outback and totally I'll get back to you to ask for ideas.
Half a year enjoying 2017 Forester 2.5L. At my country price for starter rims of both Forester and XV differs for 860$. But Forester is much spacy inside and in trunk while staying in measurments of usual SUVs. Plus 2.5L usual atmo engine is just fine for Forester and quite powerfull in general. Doing light offroad and flying low on highways on 190 km\h (easily reaches 200 km\h before red zone). Fuel consumption is configurable via variator modes. I preffer Sport in city and Intelligence on highway (Sport doesn't allow to drop RPM to variator, which is mostly a waste on highway, except for overtaking, which can be done with good-old kickdown in Intelligence mode). Got 11.4 liter per 100 km for this half a year and 6300 km total run (about 1800 km - highway, other - 1kk population city).
@@JungleLoveOeOeO wow this was 6 years ago but since then i also had put on ko2 on my outback. I would agree they are definitely heavy and you feel it as well. But boyyyy the confidence they give you off road is priceless. I run a separate set of wheels for off roading so i take them off in the city when I'm not going to the wilderness
Really great build and strong argument for why he did it, only thing Im not a fan of is that 18-gauge brush guard. I wouldn't be surprised if more people are doing this kind of build in the next decade.
First saw the listing on Expedition Portal and found the link to your vid there--thanks for adding this video, what many of us imagine wanting to do with our subbies...appreciate the detailed nature of the info as well.
Just got my 2019 outback but opted for the 2.5 premium. Same wildness green colorway, has just about every option a premium can have as well. Love it. 2.5 is surprisingly good enough for me as well.
So I just got a 2019 Subie, my 1st Subie ever and its a Green outback same color as this one! That looks like a pretty cool setup. Thinking about wheels and front end for now..awesome stuff
Epic build brother! The only regret I have on my outback build is the 4 Cyl. Struggles on the side of the mountain offloading. But we will push her to the limit!
Didn't realize factory hitch is just good for bike racks. Just pre-ordered the outback Wilderness with the factory hitch, now I wonder if I should exclude that! Thanks for all your vids!
First of all, I had no problem hearing you! I was researching the BFG's on an Outback, when I spotted your video. My plan is to get a 2.5 Outback after the wheels on my Sportage fall off. I would love a Rubicon, but, being that I am a teacher in the Dallas suburbs, it is not only slightly outside my tax bracket, but I really have no practical use for one. Besides, I need the good MPG. The Outback allows one to get to a fishing hole, drive forest roads and still have an economical daily driver. I just wish they would have 16 inch wheels... I hate the 18 inch wheel and would opt for the 17 inch wheels instead. I am looking forward to watching more of your adventures.
The Subie 3.6 will consistently outperform big ass V-8 4x4 Trucks in virtually any contest and you can drive them on the freeway and they handle like a car. With a lift kit the Subie is unbeatable. I know because I drove a V-8 hemi dodge that constantly spun the very big tires when off road and handled like a pig. I now have a '12 Subie 3.6 and the last year they had A REAL transmission, a 5 spd auto, not that CVT rubber band thing.
Hey those magical rubberbands kick ass! Different strokes for different folks I guess haha. A manual would still be awesome, but the subie really brings out the "work smarter not harder" mentality. I've yet to encounter any trail that my stock (excluding the God awful bridgestones) OB cant handle.
Hey Scott....Great work on the channel and I love the RTX Gunmetals. Love 'em so much....just bought a set for my 2019 Outback 3.6 Limited. Keep the great videos coming. I just retired and am spending my time traveling out west in the dirt and rock (lol) . Thanks again !
@@4XPEDITION Scott...I am a long time pro photographer and I am taking my D5 and D850's on a little pleasure landscape trip.....Colorado (South-western) and eastern Utah. Been there many times, but my work always gets better as I spend more times in each spot. If you are out and see a white 2019 Limited with your wheels....say hello ! 😎
I love the Outback! In fact I just got new KO2 that I will install this fall on my Mitsubishi Outlander 2016. They are 16inch though (215/70/R16) in one the manufacturer original specs. But I will certainly not lift my Outlander as I have a 8.5 inch of clearance that is enough for my needs. I can't wait to see how they will perform on the rough rocky roads this fall.
i had a 2020..with AT tires from wildpeak, skid plates, and a skypbox on top and still got 28.5mpg. same car i towed a trailer 1800lbs 55mph i still got 28mpg
Thanks for the video. This makes me feel a lot better about my 3.6r purchase and what I have in mind for it. I've been really doubting my thoughts but this makes me feel better.
As far as the 6, best decision you could make. I've actually topped 31 mpg on straight hwy, holding at 55/60, cool enough out that I didn't need the AC. Otherwise, avg around 24 mostly urban in the summer, not so good in winter but warming it up for a few min on some of the very cold days, before I leave work. Good power and excellent passing power. I'm amazed they don't sell more 3.6's. Also a very smooth motor.
Wow it looks awesome. The color of the car with the color of the wheels is just perfect. This is my favorite color on the car - but I dont like that Subaru makes this exterior color only with white/ beige interior .... really nice - I will check out the rest of your videos
I have the 3.6r with the ivory leather and I hate the light colored leather. I'll never get a light colored interior ever again. Shows every mark and stain. Also, my jeans discolored the drivers seat so I have to use a seat cover. Other than that, I wish I had the $$$$ to do to my Outback what he did to his.
You can actually *dye the leather seat with leather dye almost any color since it is ivory colored* leather. That is a relatively easy job. Changing from a dark to a light color - impossible unless 'top coating' the leather.
Awesum build. I have a 2011 that I'm lifting at the moment. Going to be adding most of what u have on there. Love the video and I agree , the Subaru is very capable
Thanks for the video. We thought about buying the 3.6R but chose the 2.5 for mpg. Sadly the most mpg we can get on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph is 22 mpg. Yes it SUCKS. I’ve had a K&N intake installed and next I’ll have a HKS exhaust installed. We simply need more mpg. Even my Ranger 4X4 with the 4 liter gets 24 mpg on the freeway, but I did have a K&N intake and a Flowmaster exhaust installed which increased my freeway mileage from 19 to 24. Maybe a “freerer” exhaust will help our Outback.
@@4XPEDITION update, we added the K&N intake and a Borla exhaust. We’ve noticed more hp and torque plus we’re now getting 29.7 mpg on the freeway. I just added something else today, but my wife had to go to MT on a family 911, so we will see what happens.
Thanks for sharing this Scott... I too have a Subie Outback, 2017 2.5 Limited in my case. Just made my 10th payment @ zero %, only 38 more to go! LOL... You are perfectly clear on it's limitations & what it can actually do as a " soft off-road vehicle " & still be able to use it as an everyday car... I think this is the point you have made here... I like the idea of 2 inches more lift & the steel skid plates... The " swing-away full size spare " is a great addition too. The brush guard & future rack bar with lights would make a nice addition as well... My Limited has the 18" wheels but see that as no problem whatsoever & I assume the TPMS system would still function correctly... I live on the side of a mountain in the NE and I have already utilized the (1) factory tow hook incl. with the vehicle at both ends as I had to pull it out with my 4x4 tractor very recently in fact without doing any damage to the vehicle... I can say without any reservations, the factory Bridgestones are as worthless as " Tits On A Boar Hog! " Bill Farr... :-)
And, if you want to trade up, get a newer one, the resale value is amazing. Also considered a Cherokee, rather dramatic difference in depreciation. Really glad I went with Subaru.
Love the look of your car. My wife has a 2010 2.5i and we've been talking lately about where to go with it since it is fully paid off and we do not want to take on another payment. The overall look of what you've done seems to be the direction we are leaning. We have the original factory roof rack that, for what it's worth I believe to be a Yakima with a factory re-branded fairing. Although I swapped out the rear swaybar with a factory STi bar off my old car, we get a lot of movement with the wind on the highway at speed. This makes the car feel a bit less stable but it's something that we've learned to live with. The concern is that if we go with a more aggressive tire like you have, we may have to consider a lift. Do you notice any difference in regards to stability with the added height? I know a wider tire would help, but the driveability is the greatest concern here since this is my wife's daily driver and our road trip vehicle. In fairness, I've not driven the newer models so there may be some difference in how your car may handle over ours, but this is still a greater consideration.
Ya, Phillipp, we chose the 3.6R for that reason. If you go larger tires you will need the lift. I don't really notice much performance lag with the larger offroad tires with the 3.6. I also experience no stability issues even with a rooftop tent aboard.
Great video. Is there a way that if your sleeping inside to have the windows down half way and keep the bugs out? Kids like a screen or mesh type thing?
I have done the same to my 3.6r but curious as to where your extra clearance comes from. The lift only raises the body and you are only getting another half inch from the same size tires that I am using.Nice looking rig, you have!
Pretty much. Took the Subaru over Engineers Pass in Colorado and thumped the underside several times. You can watch that on that episode of the channel. Cheers!
Hey there. I use the factory rails right now. What I don't use is the factory crossbars. I hate front to back plastic rails and have considered removing them to lower my rooftop tent down by almost 3 inches which means then my car would fit in the garage even with the RTT on top. If you mean the crossbars, I removed those and then used what are called Yakima Landing Pads which mount to where the crossbars mounted to the rails. Then, I mounted Yakima towers to the landing pads. then ran the Yakima round crossbars and mounted the RTT to those round bars.
Just lifted out 2016 3.6R with a rc lift. Just drove home and it has a rattle over the rear axle. Nothing in the trunk changed. Its under the car for sure. Took it back the the shop and it checked out fine. Rattled all the way home. Any thoughts
Awesome video. Answers so many questions I had about this vehicle. 1 question though. How does the LP lift kit affect daily driving? I want to build a car that I can just pack gear into after work and head away for the weekend. The outback is looking more and more like a great base to work with.
It doesn't have any adverse effect at all. The All-Terrain tires bog a bit on the pavement but I have the 3.6R so it isn't all that noticeable. The ATs are loud, though on some types of pavement.
4XPEDITION thanks for the response. I currently have a TJ. I love it. But the lack of space, parts - I’m in Australia and petrol consumption make it a major hassle at times. Subaru’s are far more common, easier to find parts and the petrol consumption would be 1/2 of the TJ.
@@thelast5573 They are a great option. You don't get the clearance of a lifted TJ however, unless you do some major mods, which the Outback really isn't bult for. But, wow do Outbacks have the room inside and on top.
Yakima towers and longer round bars. The towers attach to what are called Launch Pads mounted to the factory rails. (removed the factory cross bars). Don't have any close ups yet. Will soon though!
Nice build, but I just really, really wish that good quality mics and the music would match voice levels. Pain in the Butt having to constantly adjust volume levels. This is 2018 after all. The technology is available.
Ha! Hi there TA. Thanks for that. This was one of the first videos I created. I agree the audio sucks, the volumne editing sucked also. But, again, this was early in the stages of creating and editing vids. Thanks for your feedback. Working on improvements with every vid.
Start cutting metal! lol. My son has a '13 outback with a RTT and wanted to lift his but to do that you have to do some pretty serious mods. Rear axle isn't positioned in the center of the well.
Can you into more detail about why you removed the factory hitch mount? I’m assuming you had to make some modifications to do so. Also, I’m curious as to why you chose Curt hitch? Is it better than OEM Subaru?
My Subaru didnt come with a 3" Class III hitch. It had a 1.5" So, I had to remove that one and added an aftermarket hitch. At the time, I didn't know Subuar offered a Class III hitch.
4XPEDITION Thanks. I was confused as to why you would need a Class III hitch, and if when installing it required extra drilling/mounting, but I see now that it is because you wanted the spare tire mount (as do I).... Love your videos, and respect the build.
Nice job on the video. I've never owned a Subaru but this content is fascinating. Great job! Keep posting! Makes me re-think whether I should start looking at this automobile. Always wanted a Jeep, but with two young boys, their safety ratings are lackluster. (Also looking at the next-gen Countryman with a lift kit.) Have you ever owned any other "off-road" worthy (non-technical) cars? Oh - and a kind suggestion. I work in video production - find yourself a lav microphone and your audio will be much better!
Thanks! I was just told the same thing about the mic by my friend that is a professional in the film business. I am on it because I have been exceedingly frustrated with the shotgun mic set up. I have had 3 Jeep Rubicons, a Toyota 4-Runner, a Landrover Discovery, and this Subaru outback. I never had a problem with the Jeep and safety other than one occassion where I didn't rotate the 35" mud terrain tires often enough and they got an uneven wear and that resulted in what they call the Death Wobble. You only want to experience that once going 65 to know exactly how important it is to rotate tires. I think your decision should be based on what you intend to use the vehicle for, how many people you intend to not only transport but camp with, how much gear you intend to bring and if the sleeping will be in, on or next to the vehicle. Appreciate the comments James!
Would you feel comfortable hanging very much weight off if it? From what I can find on-line the max tongue weight of the car is only 200lb. Guessing that still applies even with a class 3 hitch.
Billy, you have to look at dynamic load weight and not physical. Think of it this way, if your car rolled over on its roof you would be totally crushed if your body construction wasn't designed to hold more than 200lb. Dynamic load weight has to do with how well the weight holds on the roof in the event of a quick stop.
Nope. You will get rubbing. That is the reason primarily for the lift. The lift dosen't really lift the frame up much, it allows for larger tires which add clearance.
Amazing Subaru build.. With the lift, did you upgrade sway bars to minimize the body roll? Also, how does the LP lift do with rough roads and corrugations in the road?
Hi there Kyle. If you haven't watched the more recent review video, be sure to watch that here > th-cam.com/video/sMq5Q-JYbOg/w-d-xo.html To answer your questions though, the LP lift does great in my opinion. And, though the KO2 tires are pretty loud, they really have stood up to very rough road travel. (for example watch this video starting at 24:39 th-cam.com/video/0GrZFt-sJVo/w-d-xo.html ). Note, I didnt add any sway bars. I haven't felt the need even with the RTT on top.
JeepCherokeeful , yes I know. I also have an outback or two 😉 01' & 12' beater and nicer wife car respectively. Also have a strictly of road heavily modified 98 track/kick and a 78 fj40 landcruiser.... I wasn't busting his balls at all, love what he's done with this car. Just would like to see more of it doin what it does 😄
Did you take a look at the most recent video post? Captured a nice 200 mile overland trip this past weekend in the Sierra Ancha range of Arizona. Be sure to check that out.
Watching this again 3 years later and I think the new Outback Wilderness took some cues from ya! Amazing build!
Subaru Ambassador here! Love what you have done with the outback! Keep the videos coming I am sharing this around to all the groups.
Sleeping inside a vehicle in cold weather works well. On one freezing night, my wife and I slept inside our 03 4Runner with the car cover in place and we were very comfortable all night. In the morning there was ice all over the car cover but we never felt it. Others that slept in tents even with heaters woke up stiff and sore from a bad night's sleep.
I just got my first Outback yesterday. 2015 limited edition. I'm so pumped. Seeing these videos makes me want to take up off-roading! (as if my wife thinks I need another expensive hobby)
Be sure to watch some of the newer videos. This one is pretty old, now on the channel.
This is what I love about these Outback’s yes they’re not Jeeps with all the clearance in the world, but they’ll get you over just about most terrain that isn’t extreme & has good fuel economy to still be a daily commuter at 21 mpg which is amazing whereas your typical Jeep or truck on 35”-37” tires will barely get 12-13 mpg. I know you don’t get a offroad vehicle for fuel economy but these Outback’s prove to be pretty good in that department making it great for daily driving & hitting the trails to get to most areas you’d want to go.
Such an awesome build! I'm in a similar situation where I need a commuter vehicle but I'm also a professional landscape photographer who does a lot of photography in the deserts of Southern California. A vehicle like this would allow me to get to places too far to hike and where my current car simply can't go.
Yes it would!
Awesome set up! I live here in mesa and so true about the traffic. I picked up a Subaru forester last year and it is a lot of fun. After the lease has ended I am going with the LP adventure lift kit for it and you just sold me on that roof tent. For anyone considering a forester or outback it is a great commuter and weekend warrior. You wont be doing any rock crawling with it but it get you to those camp sites that you can get with a regular car.
That’s exactly why I bought my 2015 Forester XT (turbo). Even though i drive 300 miles on dirt a year to go on my adventures, that only accounts for 1% of my overall driving.
I run A/T’s (but OEM width) and got 25 mpg over 700 miles averaging 75-80mph with my car weighed down full of gear. When I was driving my FJ cruiser I’d average 16mpg.
Nice! Got 2.5L atmo without any rig and universal Yokohama Geolandar G91 tyres resulting in medium usage of 25.8 mpg with 25% highway, other is city and light runs into the wild every second weekends.
@@DarkNightmareUA yeah I'm running 2.5 na mainly highway like to set cruise to about 77. Yet run into traffic but am averaging 29. Love when you shut the car off it gives you your trip mpg. Have seen as great as 36 on some trips where I drove 45 min but never faster than 63
Always glad to support a local. I'm also interested in the Outback as a commuter and small camping trips as well being that my main ride drinks gas like a fish drinks water lol. I've also taken a bunch of photos at the same spot that you showed your Rubicon.
Welcome, James!
Could you do a video on what you pack in the Outback for your camping trips? THANKS
Bought a 4runner for overloading. Pretty sure this vehicle would take me every where i would need to go. Nice build
That's one heck of a Subaru! Very impressive
Thank you!
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Can you answer my question above, please.
@@4XPEDITION Interested in going down the Subaru route, what year is this? 2018?
I love Subaru, I've had 3. I'd love to do something similar to my 2018 Forester. Since 95% of the time I'll be on prepared roads. Fun vehicle.
Do it!
Check out readylift.com. They have a nice bolt on lift kit for around $399. I saw it done to a Forester with similar tires to what were in video...it was pretty bad ass!
I have a 2013 Outback with the 4 cylinder and if I was to do this, I’d recommend the 3.6 liter. The 4 cylinder doesn’t have enough power with the larger wheels and weight of accessories to make it an effective off road vehicle. The torque isn’t there. However, if you only lifted it with larger tires, it would be pretty fun for an everyday off-road driver. Great video!
Agreed. We were going to do it to a 2013 but decided against it and then bought a 17 3.6R. Plus the rear wheel wells won't allow for the larger tires even with the lift. You have to make some major mods.
The 3.6 is still anemic. You shouldn't put this much weight on your wheels.
I've had Jeeps going back to a 69 Universal, and two full size Jeeps. I've had Toyota 4x4 pickups, both HiLux and a Tundra. My brother has had Broncos, Ford 4x4 pickups and Jeeps, including a Compass now. Wife is on her third Subaru (she went with a WRX this time), and daughter has a Forester. If I get the chance, I'll own a "glorified soccer mom" car like this one sooner rather than later. Nice job.
Awesome Roger!
Hey Scott, now that I have found your videos, I am even more excited to modify my Crosstrek!!!!!......your neighbor, Morris!!!
Dig it Morris!! Glad you found the vids!
Here in Chile, the outback is mostly considered as a "stay at home mom/dad", very suburban and no off-road at all. But your video shows how amazing this car is with proper improvement. Currently I have a Impreza 2009 1.5 which has taken me basically everywhere I want. Next car is going to be either the XV (you know it as Crosstrek) or the outback and totally I'll get back to you to ask for ideas.
Awesome Hector! Love that you checked in from Chile and look forward to seeing your XV build! Let us know if you need some advice.
Half a year enjoying 2017 Forester 2.5L. At my country price for starter rims of both Forester and XV differs for 860$. But Forester is much spacy inside and in trunk while staying in measurments of usual SUVs. Plus 2.5L usual atmo engine is just fine for Forester and quite powerfull in general. Doing light offroad and flying low on highways on 190 km\h (easily reaches 200 km\h before red zone). Fuel consumption is configurable via variator modes. I preffer Sport in city and Intelligence on highway (Sport doesn't allow to drop RPM to variator, which is mostly a waste on highway, except for overtaking, which can be done with good-old kickdown in Intelligence mode). Got 11.4 liter per 100 km for this half a year and 6300 km total run (about 1800 km - highway, other - 1kk population city).
those wheels/tires look awesome on this car
Thanks!
They're way too heavy
@@JungleLoveOeOeO wow this was 6 years ago but since then i also had put on ko2 on my outback. I would agree they are definitely heavy and you feel it as well. But boyyyy the confidence they give you off road is priceless.
I run a separate set of wheels for off roading so i take them off in the city when I'm not going to the wilderness
Really great build and strong argument for why he did it, only thing Im not a fan of is that 18-gauge brush guard. I wouldn't be surprised if more people are doing this kind of build in the next decade.
First saw the listing on Expedition Portal and found the link to your vid there--thanks for adding this video, what many of us imagine wanting to do with our subbies...appreciate the detailed nature of the info as well.
Awesome! Glad to share!
Just got my 2019 outback but opted for the 2.5 premium. Same wildness green colorway, has just about every option a premium can have as well. Love it. 2.5 is surprisingly good enough for me as well.
Awesome!
So I just got a 2019 Subie, my 1st Subie ever and its a Green outback same color as this one! That looks like a pretty cool setup. Thinking about wheels and front end for now..awesome stuff
Cool!!
Short box double cab Tacoma, no questions, no bs!
dig tacos, really.
Epic build brother! The only regret I have on my outback build is the 4 Cyl. Struggles on the side of the mountain offloading. But we will push her to the limit!
Thanks Tristan. If you haven't watched the more recent walk around video check this one out. th-cam.com/video/sMq5Q-JYbOg/w-d-xo.html
Just got a 2020 outback onyx xt. Im so excited
Rock on Spike!
Didn't realize factory hitch is just good for bike racks. Just pre-ordered the outback Wilderness with the factory hitch, now I wonder if I should exclude that! Thanks for all your vids!
Hi Nick. I am not sure what the wilderness comes standard with. It may come with a class 3. You would have to verify that.
First of all, I had no problem hearing you!
I was researching the BFG's on an Outback, when I spotted your video. My plan is to get a 2.5 Outback after the wheels on my Sportage fall off. I would love a Rubicon, but, being that I am a teacher in the Dallas suburbs, it is not only slightly outside my tax bracket, but I really have no practical use for one. Besides, I need the good MPG. The Outback allows one to get to a fishing hole, drive forest roads and still have an economical daily driver. I just wish they would have 16 inch wheels... I hate the 18 inch wheel and would opt for the 17 inch wheels instead.
I am looking forward to watching more of your adventures.
Awesome, Jim! Glad to have you with us here on the 4X channel! All points noted!
The Subie 3.6 will consistently outperform big ass V-8 4x4 Trucks in virtually any contest and you can drive them on the freeway and they handle like a car. With a lift kit the Subie is unbeatable. I know because I drove a V-8 hemi dodge that constantly spun the very big tires when off road and handled like a pig. I now have a '12 Subie 3.6 and the last year they had A REAL transmission, a 5 spd auto, not that CVT rubber band thing.
Hey those magical rubberbands kick ass! Different strokes for different folks I guess haha. A manual would still be awesome, but the subie really brings out the "work smarter not harder" mentality. I've yet to encounter any trail that my stock (excluding the God awful bridgestones) OB cant handle.
I have a ‘13 3.6r with a 5 speed as well. Very smooth vehicle on the highway and city traffic, tons of power.
The CVT has been incredibly smooth and quiet for me. Handles fine through mountain passes, no hiccups. 121k on a 2011.
Great thing about Subaru's. They're parts from other cars link up like Legos. Want brakes and 6-Speed Manual from the STI? Can do!
2014 was the last year of the 5eat
In the market for a used Outback and I am local to you. Will definitely be keeping up with your posts, blogs and vlogs. Thanks for the content!
You bet Dean!
Beautiful vehicle. And perfect for the needs of "most" overlanders, as you stated.
Hey Scott....Great work on the channel and I love the RTX Gunmetals. Love 'em so much....just bought a set for my 2019 Outback 3.6 Limited.
Keep the great videos coming. I just retired and am spending my time traveling out west in the dirt and rock (lol) . Thanks again !
Awesome RD! Where are you headed?
@@4XPEDITION Scott...I am a long time pro photographer and I am taking my D5 and D850's on a little pleasure landscape trip.....Colorado (South-western) and eastern Utah. Been there many times, but my work always gets better as I spend more times in each spot. If you are out and see a white 2019 Limited with your wheels....say hello ! 😎
I love the Outback! In fact I just got new KO2 that I will install this fall on my Mitsubishi Outlander 2016. They are 16inch though (215/70/R16) in one the manufacturer original specs. But I will certainly not lift my Outlander as I have a 8.5 inch of clearance that is enough for my needs. I can't wait to see how they will perform on the rough rocky roads this fall.
Great looking Scubby Doo. Wouldn't look out of place here in Southwest Country Victoria Australia. Now that's a idea. Enjoy.
Would fit right in!
i had a 2020..with AT tires from wildpeak, skid plates, and a skypbox on top and still got 28.5mpg. same car i towed a trailer 1800lbs 55mph i still got 28mpg
That is an absolutely beautiful build. Just perfect.
Thanks, Daniel!
Thanks for the video. This makes me feel a lot better about my 3.6r purchase and what I have in mind for it. I've been really doubting my thoughts but this makes me feel better.
As far as the 6, best decision you could make. I've actually topped 31 mpg on straight hwy, holding at 55/60, cool enough out that I didn't need the AC.
Otherwise, avg around 24 mostly urban in the summer, not so good in winter but warming it up for a few min on some of the very cold days, before I leave work. Good power and excellent passing power. I'm amazed they don't sell more 3.6's. Also a very smooth motor.
I've got a 2013 that consumes oil. Probably gonna trade it in for a later year though
I got the same Woolrich blanket! Everything else I'm still researching for my Sue-Bee!
Wow it looks awesome. The color of the car with the color of the wheels is just perfect. This is my favorite color on the car - but I dont like that Subaru makes this exterior color only with white/ beige interior .... really nice - I will check out the rest of your videos
Jerry Pan you can get touring version, comes with brown leather
I have the 3.6r with the ivory leather and I hate the light colored leather. I'll never get a light colored interior ever again. Shows every mark and stain. Also, my jeans discolored the drivers seat so I have to use a seat cover. Other than that, I wish I had the $$$$ to do to my Outback what he did to his.
You can actually *dye the leather seat with leather dye almost any color since it is ivory colored* leather. That is a relatively easy job. Changing from a dark to a light color - impossible unless 'top coating' the leather.
Mate!
Loved our style and ride .... top work
after watching this i waited two years finally got my outback yes now where do I begin.
Now you are there! Take your time and do it right.
Wow Outback all gear. I like the wheel that goes on the back.
Wish Subaru made a kombi/minibus type vehicle. That would be the ultimate Subaru!!
Right? All wheel drive high roof compact camper. I'd probably be in on that.
@@4XPEDITION You can get a JDM mitsubishi delica.
Awesum build. I have a 2011 that I'm lifting at the moment. Going to be adding most of what u have on there. Love the video and I agree , the Subaru is very capable
Nice! And thanks!!
Awesome car and the colour is spot on
Thanks for the video.
We thought about buying the 3.6R but chose the 2.5 for mpg. Sadly the most mpg we can get on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph is 22 mpg. Yes it SUCKS.
I’ve had a K&N intake installed and next I’ll have a HKS exhaust installed. We simply need more mpg.
Even my Ranger 4X4 with the 4 liter gets 24 mpg on the freeway, but I did have a K&N intake and a Flowmaster exhaust installed which increased my freeway mileage from 19 to 24.
Maybe a “freerer” exhaust will help our Outback.
Maybe. My 3.6 did pretty well even with all the extra accessory weight and loaded with gear and offroad tires.
@@4XPEDITION update, we added the K&N intake and a Borla exhaust. We’ve noticed more hp and torque plus we’re now getting 29.7 mpg on the freeway.
I just added something else today, but my wife had to go to MT on a family 911, so we will see what happens.
My dad just got a crosstrek and im super surprised with the amount of off road goodies available for it!
Really cool Outback. Quite rugged.
Thanks!
Nice rig! I can't want to get some Ko2s for my 2020 outback
You should!
Great build, would be good if you did a comparison video for Overlanding vs your Jeep
Good idea!
Now that is the perfect setup! Thanks for the great review and video! Your the man!! I’m subscribing!
Be sure to check out the 3-year review walk around video that is much better produced and even more detail. th-cam.com/video/sMq5Q-JYbOg/w-d-xo.html
Very Impressive build, especially with the limited size, Love it
Wow what a build!
Thank you!
Cooper Discovery stt's triple band including sidewall protection.used BF in Australia and they didn't last long
Australia is a tough environment.
I don't have a winch on my 2018 JL Wrangler, so in the backcountry, when I go alone.. I bring an 8,000 pound capacity come along, with tow ropes..
Great video SUB'ed... I have almost the exact LP build out you do love it so far cant wait to start doing some camping with it!!!
Awesome! Get out there!!
Want to do this to my outback really bad thanks for the info
Be sure to check out the latest video walk around of this Subaru. th-cam.com/video/sMq5Q-JYbOg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing this Scott... I too have a Subie Outback, 2017 2.5 Limited in my case. Just made my 10th payment @ zero %, only 38 more to go! LOL... You are perfectly clear on it's limitations & what it can actually do as a " soft off-road vehicle " & still be able to use it as an everyday car... I think this is the point you have made here... I like the idea of 2 inches more lift & the steel skid plates... The " swing-away full size spare " is a great addition too. The brush guard & future rack bar with lights would make a nice addition as well... My Limited has the 18" wheels but see that as no problem whatsoever & I assume the TPMS system would still function correctly... I live on the side of a mountain in the NE and I have already utilized the (1) factory tow hook incl. with the vehicle at both ends as I had to pull it out with my 4x4 tractor very recently in fact without doing any damage to the vehicle...
I can say without any reservations, the factory Bridgestones are as worthless as " Tits On A Boar Hog! "
Bill Farr... :-)
And, if you want to trade up, get a newer one, the resale value is amazing. Also considered a Cherokee, rather dramatic difference in depreciation. Really glad I went with Subaru.
My pleasure William! Awsome share!
Love the look of your car. My wife has a 2010 2.5i and we've been talking lately about where to go with it since it is fully paid off and we do not want to take on another payment. The overall look of what you've done seems to be the direction we are leaning. We have the original factory roof rack that, for what it's worth I believe to be a Yakima with a factory re-branded fairing. Although I swapped out the rear swaybar with a factory STi bar off my old car, we get a lot of movement with the wind on the highway at speed. This makes the car feel a bit less stable but it's something that we've learned to live with. The concern is that if we go with a more aggressive tire like you have, we may have to consider a lift. Do you notice any difference in regards to stability with the added height? I know a wider tire would help, but the driveability is the greatest concern here since this is my wife's daily driver and our road trip vehicle. In fairness, I've not driven the newer models so there may be some difference in how your car may handle over ours, but this is still a greater consideration.
Ya, Phillipp, we chose the 3.6R for that reason. If you go larger tires you will need the lift. I don't really notice much performance lag with the larger offroad tires with the 3.6. I also experience no stability issues even with a rooftop tent aboard.
Fantastic video and Subaru Outback. I have a new Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and would love to see ya out on a ride sometime.
Great video. Is there a way that if your sleeping inside to have the windows down half way and keep the bugs out? Kids like a screen or mesh type thing?
Yes. Amazon sells a product that are screen inserts.
Love the rig! Good info...
I hate the 101 traffic these days!
I have done the same to my 3.6r but curious as to where your extra clearance comes from. The lift only raises the body and you are only getting another half inch from the same size tires that I am using.Nice looking rig, you have!
Sweet build . Looks awesome
Cool! I'm thinking of either the Outback or 4Runner
I've had both!
I like how you shoot the video into the sun on some of the segments. Nice video tho, good job! 👍
Have you given the skid plates a good thump yet? Wondering how they hold up.
Pretty much. Took the Subaru over Engineers Pass in Colorado and thumped the underside several times. You can watch that on that episode of the channel. Cheers!
Can you give me the information on how you swapped the factory roof rails for what you have now?
Hey there. I use the factory rails right now. What I don't use is the factory crossbars. I hate front to back plastic rails and have considered removing them to lower my rooftop tent down by almost 3 inches which means then my car would fit in the garage even with the RTT on top. If you mean the crossbars, I removed those and then used what are called Yakima Landing Pads which mount to where the crossbars mounted to the rails. Then, I mounted Yakima towers to the landing pads. then ran the Yakima round crossbars and mounted the RTT to those round bars.
good vid! looking to do something similar, too bad the only manual is the crosstrek
CrossTrek is a cool vehicle... but you gotta curl up in a ball if you want to sleep in the back.
Who made covers under the engine and oil pan, good job.
LPAventure
Just lifted out 2016 3.6R with a rc lift. Just drove home and it has a rattle over the rear axle. Nothing in the trunk changed. Its under the car for sure. Took it back the the shop and it checked out fine. Rattled all the way home. Any thoughts
Well, if you have AT tires on the vehicle now, you can expect rattles. I had a few in the rear cargo area on mine.
Awesome video. Answers so many questions I had about this vehicle. 1 question though. How does the LP lift kit affect daily driving? I want to build a car that I can just pack gear into after work and head away for the weekend. The outback is looking more and more like a great base to work with.
It doesn't have any adverse effect at all. The All-Terrain tires bog a bit on the pavement but I have the 3.6R so it isn't all that noticeable. The ATs are loud, though on some types of pavement.
4XPEDITION thanks for the response. I currently have a TJ. I love it. But the lack of space, parts - I’m in Australia and petrol consumption make it a major hassle at times. Subaru’s are far more common, easier to find parts and the petrol consumption would be 1/2 of the TJ.
@@thelast5573 They are a great option. You don't get the clearance of a lifted TJ however, unless you do some major mods, which the Outback really isn't bult for. But, wow do Outbacks have the room inside and on top.
Nice build!
What tower / crossbar system are you using? Any close up pictures of how they're attached? Thanks
Yakima towers and longer round bars. The towers attach to what are called Launch Pads mounted to the factory rails. (removed the factory cross bars). Don't have any close ups yet. Will soon though!
That looks badass
Thanks man!
Looks awesome man, great job!
Nice build, but I just really, really wish that good quality mics and the music would match voice levels. Pain in the Butt having to constantly adjust volume levels. This is 2018 after all. The technology is available.
Ha! Hi there TA. Thanks for that. This was one of the first videos I created. I agree the audio sucks, the volumne editing sucked also. But, again, this was early in the stages of creating and editing vids. Thanks for your feedback. Working on improvements with every vid.
clean build, nice informative video. looking for a very similar setup.
Great! Do it!
Love this build!
Cool ride man. Wish I could get those tires under my '08.
Start cutting metal! lol. My son has a '13 outback with a RTT and wanted to lift his but to do that you have to do some pretty serious mods. Rear axle isn't positioned in the center of the well.
Nice video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks! Be sure to watch the new one just released in late 2019. th-cam.com/video/sMq5Q-JYbOg/w-d-xo.html
Does it come with the secret Subaru owners class “How to mess up traffic”?
Shhhh. No one is supposed to know about that.
I love it 😻 I want a Subaru now
Can you into more detail about why you removed the factory hitch mount?
I’m assuming you had to make some modifications to do so.
Also, I’m curious as to why you chose Curt hitch? Is it better than OEM Subaru?
My Subaru didnt come with a 3" Class III hitch. It had a 1.5" So, I had to remove that one and added an aftermarket hitch. At the time, I didn't know Subuar offered a Class III hitch.
4XPEDITION Thanks. I was confused as to why you would need a Class III hitch, and if when installing it required extra drilling/mounting, but I see now that it is because you wanted the spare tire mount (as do I)....
Love your videos, and respect the build.
Nice job on the video. I've never owned a Subaru but this content is fascinating. Great job! Keep posting! Makes me re-think whether I should start looking at this automobile. Always wanted a Jeep, but with two young boys, their safety ratings are lackluster. (Also looking at the next-gen Countryman with a lift kit.) Have you ever owned any other "off-road" worthy (non-technical) cars? Oh - and a kind suggestion. I work in video production - find yourself a lav microphone and your audio will be much better!
Thanks! I was just told the same thing about the mic by my friend that is a professional in the film business. I am on it because I have been exceedingly frustrated with the shotgun mic set up.
I have had 3 Jeep Rubicons, a Toyota 4-Runner, a Landrover Discovery, and this Subaru outback. I never had a problem with the Jeep and safety other than one occassion where I didn't rotate the 35" mud terrain tires often enough and they got an uneven wear and that resulted in what they call the Death Wobble. You only want to experience that once going 65 to know exactly how important it is to rotate tires. I think your decision should be based on what you intend to use the vehicle for, how many people you intend to not only transport but camp with, how much gear you intend to bring and if the sleeping will be in, on or next to the vehicle. Appreciate the comments James!
I want to do this to a wrx hatchback.
Awesome outback just wondering where you bought the skid plates
LP Aventure out of Quebec Canada.
Nice looking Outback! This is exactly what I'm looking to do. Any idea what the max tongue weight is with the hitch setup you have?
Thanks! It's a class 3 hitch. Tongue weight is 525lb. The weight carrying capacity is 3,500lb. Here's a link to em. amzn.to/2KU81CH
Would you feel comfortable hanging very much weight off if it? From what I can find on-line the max tongue weight of the car is only 200lb. Guessing that still applies even with a class 3 hitch.
beautiful custom
I want one now.
How does that tent not exceed the roof rack limits when there's even one person in it??
Billy, you have to look at dynamic load weight and not physical. Think of it this way, if your car rolled over on its roof you would be totally crushed if your body construction wasn't designed to hold more than 200lb. Dynamic load weight has to do with how well the weight holds on the roof in the event of a quick stop.
Great Video! Did you recalibrate your speedo after installing the larger diameter tires? Thx! Sean
Yep!
A great vehicle for both commuting AND doing 4wd is the Ford F250 or Toyota Tacoma
Love the Taco. For me the ford is too big for the tight trails I like to get into that a Taco or Rubicon can hit. Thanks for sharing!
Nice build!
Love the Subie! I have a question if I do not lift my OB would I still get the same size wheel as what you are running?
Nope. You will get rubbing. That is the reason primarily for the lift. The lift dosen't really lift the frame up much, it allows for larger tires which add clearance.
This is awesome
Thx!
jdm af with the cusco tow hook
How did you calibrate the speedometer for the bigger wheels and tires?
Amazing Subaru build.. With the lift, did you upgrade sway bars to minimize the body roll? Also, how does the LP lift do with rough roads and corrugations in the road?
Hi there Kyle. If you haven't watched the more recent review video, be sure to watch that here > th-cam.com/video/sMq5Q-JYbOg/w-d-xo.html To answer your questions though, the LP lift does great in my opinion. And, though the KO2 tires are pretty loud, they really have stood up to very rough road travel. (for example watch this video starting at 24:39 th-cam.com/video/0GrZFt-sJVo/w-d-xo.html ). Note, I didnt add any sway bars. I haven't felt the need even with the RTT on top.
How about a test drive video? Let's see what she can do brother!
Posting that shortly.
Joe Carnes You just saw what a DD Outback does, and is built for. It’s a commute vehicle, as stated.
Joe Carnes See, he takes the Rubicon the the technical situations
JeepCherokeeful , yes I know. I also have an outback or two 😉 01' & 12' beater and nicer wife car respectively. Also have a strictly of road heavily modified 98 track/kick and a 78 fj40 landcruiser.... I wasn't busting his balls at all, love what he's done with this car. Just would like to see more of it doin what it does 😄
Did you take a look at the most recent video post? Captured a nice 200 mile overland trip this past weekend in the Sierra Ancha range of Arizona. Be sure to check that out.
How did you get the extra license plate that is mounted on the spare tire?
They sent me two. Not sure if that was a mistake or not.
Curious how a vehicle with a 150lb roof weight limit can hold you and your camper...?
Hi Eden. Look up "Dynamic load weight" vs. "Static Load weight" on Google and read about it. Or you can scroll down and read other comments.