Anyone have a weight on the factory wheels on the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness?

This is super comprehensive and a great video with a ton of information that a lot of folks don't consider. Another thing a lot of people don't consider when lifting a Subaru (or at least one with a CVT) is CVT wobble. This happens with the increased driveline angle and companies like ADF sell an anti-wobble insert which can introduce additional NVH. On my 2014 Outback, I did the smaller ADF lift and the CVT wobble was barely noticeable. I didn't notice it most of the time unless I was really looking for it. On my 2017 Outback, I did the 2" ADF lift (with the added height in the back to combat the dreaded saggy butt), and the CVT wobble around the 20mph mark was very noticeable. I installed the anti-wobble insert, and NVH at highway speed was awful so I pulled it back out and just tolerated the brief shudder at low speed. Sometimes it's readily apparent. Sometimes it's easy to ignore. But it is there and something to consider.

What is the purpose of "lifting" a vehicle, other than cosmetics?

Would the end links have fit if lowered? The only reason i can think that they might not be compatible is if you had to use the end links.

Thanks for the great video. I have 225/55/17 tires on my crosstrek but I have a spare tire as size of 215/60/17. Does it couse any problem if I use it for a short time period?

Its funny i always thought the outback was a moms car not the forester.Thanks for the channel!

i noticed the NH plates, where in NH can i go off roading, or new england in general

What killed the Forester Wilderness for me was the lack of turbo! Have had two Foresters, capable things that did things in the outdoors like no bodies business. No rock crawling but handled everything and that is even before Subaru made the Wilderness line. The Outback Wilderness is so comfy, and man the thing has some speed 5.8 seconds to 60! Not the awful grandpa speed of the Forester Wilderness. I also like the cargo area in the Outback Wilderness much better, you can now put a sleeping bag and snooze inside no problem Forester was a little cramped and the cargo is more vertical. Once you own a Turbo Subaru there simply is no going back. Having all the capability of a Subaru with speed on roads is a very nice touch that the Forester sadly just doesn't have. Subaru crippled not just the Forester like this but just imagine a Crosstrack withe that turbo...but noooo Subaru will not do that...Jeezzzz! WHY THE HELL NOT???? Let us not forget the towing capacity 3500 pounds a lot more useful.

Sweet Subaru. I have a couple jeeps and overlanding sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe someday.

Just went back to Subaru (this is my 3rd), after a brief dalliance with a Mercedes (I needed the comfort of tye seats for 6+ hour drives). Got a Forrest Green FW about a month ago and am absolutely in love with the vehicle. I live out in the boonies of NE PA, so snow and poor road conditions were my primary criteria for a vehicle. I also play in a band, so having the cargo space of the Forester is a huge plus. For my needs, i honestly dont need the HP (the Benz had plenty).

looks good

Thanks!

Can you please post a list of all the parts that you have on that car to include tires/wheels along with specs of tires/wheels?

This is one heck of an SG🥵❤️

I got a set a wheels from a friend and they're 225/40R 18's all around for my 04' Subaru outback, turns out they just barely fit, it's like a half inc maybe even some odd centimeters difference in the hub size. I learned a lesson today sadly, the hard way - - Moral of the story test fit before you buy ladies and gentlemen

I’m dealing with this at this moment lol. What Ratchet did you use at the 3:00 minute mark I need something that can handle that much breaking power. Thank you!!

I would have to disagree with you on the aftermarket for the FW. While, yes, the content online for the car is lacking, you can find aftermarket parts all day for the FW from companies like LP Adventure, Rallitek, Ironman 4x4, etc. Where it's lacking though is more on the performance side, because the OW is boosted and has extra goodies to make good power. So its more a question do you want a good off roader? Or do you want an off roader thats also fast?

love watching u twist bolts for 5 minutes to dreamy muzak..😅

They actually can't keep the Forester Wilderness in stock in my area. I happened to get the last 2024 one here locally and everything else was sold out that was already ordered.

I plan on doing adf 2.5” lower and 3” upper plan on clearing 31’s, prolly forceum m/t’s, cant beat a full set for $400. I am doing this on my 99 fozy and it will be in the next few weeks, i will try to make videos of the build as i go.

What cross bars are those and how many inches? I have a Forester Wilderness as well and I need an idea how long those cross bars are. Thank you.

Never once heard it called a "MOM" car. thats the most ridiculous thing ive ever heard. Dad car.. yes.

I hear lots of guys say, "Torque the lug nuts to 65 foot-pounds" but my 2014 Forester docs say go with either 79 (steel wheels) or 89 (aluminum). Am I being misguided?

i love the forester wilderness

Still got my 2004 forester. I don’t do too much rough roads. But I do love it for camping. Just started sleeping in it too! More room in the back for that.

Hey man, I have a very similar setup on my 2003 forester, down to the Hellas haha. I like the look.

nice.

NICE!

What type of lug nuts does the Sparco Terras use? Will OEM work?

So close to that 1K!! 🎉🎉

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So. Call me stupid. NOT. I Lift and work on offroad trucks straight axle and IFS. BUT. I lifted 06 forester 2in spacer and bought the rear adjustable control arm kit like a $500 lit. Sota good lil high in back but my driver rear axle keeps pop out of diff. I mean as soon as i leave the driveway. Any ideas? Thanks

Hi Do you need some great lighting for your car to help you better driving, off-road. We're the pro auto lighting company for nearly 20 year and we're looking forward to sponsor some lights with your rig:)!

I love my Forester Sport. I’d get the Forester Wilderness as my next car, only because I’m not crazy about the station wagon look of the Outback.

Thanks for the video! I was thinking to start doing some recordings of my offroading and stuff in my Forester Wilderness just to put content out there as I also think that Forester Wilderness content is very sparse, but as I'm not doing KZbin and we all know that it's kind of time consuming, I couldn't get to that... But this video gave me another inspiration to add up to the content. Maybe one day.

Thank you !!

I’d put my Subaru Wilderness up against my Toyota 4-runner TRD with 3” lift, any day.

What kind of rain/wind deflectors are those? I’d like to get some for my Forester Wilderness.

Thank you for this video! Loving the Forester content!!

i love forester, we Aussies still waiting for wilderness versions of all and it has been delayed over 2yrs LOL

Thank you Wondering about cooling ( I had friends 20 years ago swapping to bigger radiators in Arizona) I would be interested in knowing about Subaru Radiator cross compatibility

I was looking for home cleaning tips to make my work easier. But I remained and watched till the end 👀 now I'm sure my car needs a spring clean...

Hey! what trails are you hitting? I am just south in MA with my forester wilderness! I am looking for places to explore!

Well, if your hope is to promote the Forester, I would recommend making a video with more substance. There wasn't much information here. The most information provided was vague; one would expect the Forester to be heavier than a Crosstrek and have less power than an Outback. But what exactly does that mean? Well, the Forester is 3,620 lbs, while the Crosstrek is 3,370 lbs and the Outback is 3,920 lbs. The Outback has a 2.4l turbo which delivers 260hp and can tow 3,500 lbs, while the Forester has a 2.5l with no turbo, offering only 182hp and 3,000 lbs towing capacity. The Forester does win on some things. One is subjective, and that is the stance and interior space. More head room in the Forester, though the leg room in the rear suffers. The main superior feature is approach and departure angles. Now, if you care about getting everything you can offroad from subies, this is important. However, the ground clearance is slightly better on the Outback (9.5) compared to the Forester (9.2), but this can always be improved with a lift. But overall, the OBW just offers more in more areas. I also recommend showing something that looks a little more challenging for the vehicle than driving through a puddle, or down a flat gravel road that a Honda Civic could handle easily. These vehicle can do more than that, and if you're promoting it, it would improve the appeal I think.

How does the newer one handle the normal bumps of the road compared to 2005? Not big rocks but regular divots, does it ride smoother? I have a 2006 OB, been eyeballing a 2024 FW pretty hard because it still has some regular knobs, instead of the full screen like the OBW has.

Thank you! Yeah 2” lift is perfect

I’m not going for a big lift, just putting forester springs and struts on an 05 impreza that i use as a work truck. I need as much weight capacity as possible and just a couple extra inches for bigger tires. Any recommendations on what type of somewhat affordable springs to buy?

Picking up a 24' FW in Autumn Green today. All of the turbo hype is ridiculous. Turbos aren't needed to offroad. Plus, non-turbo engines have less issues. Can't wait to see more vids. Keep'em coming!

Tank you guys for this video