2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness! Transmission bushing Anti Wobble insert install

[@mayronsandoval6690]

Love that Mitsubishi Laser you got in the background!

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

Just installed the bushing insert and the sway bar reinforcement brackets on my 2022 OBW. Everything went great (remember to support the tranny with a jack) and I easily did it without a lift since there so much room under the Wilderness! Brackets look super cool in powder coated black and the bushing DOES make the "auto start" smoother, less jumpy! Excellent products ADF, keep em coming!

[@theadfcrew1431]

That is awesome and grate to hear!

[@Mike_44]

That wheel/tire combo looks amazing on this Outback. I bet they’d look awesome too on the Forester. Are they OZ Racing wheels?

[@theadfcrew1431]

these are the method 314 wheels

[@Mike_44]

@@theadfcrew1431 Cool. Ty

[@pansmasher5956]

Great video and great products!!! The transmission mount insert is a easily over look modification but so necessary (in my opinion Also the Carrier bearing Spacer) Even more so after a lift. Thank you for your time and energy that you put in to designing these great products 👍🏼

[@JohnnyWhytetrash]

I removed the bolts to the heatshield, placed a jack under the transmission, gave it a few pumps to push the transmission slightly up, maybe about 1in, and pushed the bushing in. I did not have to remove all the bolts or the mount itself.

[@CovenantTrainingGroup]

Going to try and do it this way to avoid moving everything

[@anthonyjulson8840]

Did this like help stretch the rubber in the mount?

[@yeuklong]

Hi, does it matter if the insert goes in from the front or the back? Meaning is it directional at all? Thanks

[@theadfcrew1431]

It should only go in one direction

[@RoamRoadless]

Do you not need to torque any of the bolts down?

[@theadfcrew1431]

You should always follow your manufacturers TQ specs

[@51249ca]

what type of "feeling" would be present for someone to want to install the carrier bearing spacer bolt kit? also, why do some cars need the trans mount insert and some don't after install?

[@theadfcrew1431]

A carrier bearing would be more of a fast vibration. Every car is a little different there really isn’t a reason why some do and some donot

[@madmattsubieman9807]

Usually when the car has a lift it is when you get the vibration. Our crosstrek has 2 inch lift and does it around 15mph . We have the insert but yet to install. Will be installing a 2 inch on our wilderness outback and also will be getting one for that.

[@51249ca]

@@madmattsubieman9807 mine is pretty bad. First initial throttle input up to say 20mph, then again at low speed if you go on/off the throttle. Surprised more lifted cars don't get it, or are they doing something that I am not aware of.

[@87gunsnroses]

My crosstrek is lifted 2 inches and has been for 60000 miles and I've never had any vibration at any speed.

[@RoamRoadless]

So I was extremely skeptical of this working. But it did. I don’t understand why or how it fixed it. But it did. I got a two inch lift and was hearing a rattle noise with lots of vibration. After installing this and the carrier spacers, fixed it completely

[@dannybeezy]

Hey @THE ADF CREW- I love your guys' stuff on my SH Forester. Went to throw in the carrier bearing spacer and this anti-wobble insert and the bearing spacer went in like a dream! However, I couldn't get to the bolt above the exhaust on the transmission mount. What was your trick? You made it look like a piece of cake!

[@theadfcrew1431]

The SH forester I believe you just push the exhaust out of the way and put a socket on it. I could be wrong I haven’t been under one in a while

[@dannybeezy]

@@theadfcrew1431 Roger that! I'll see if there's a hanger or bracket I can loosen to see if I can get anymore play with the exhaust. Thanks, keep rockin'!

[@Doc1855]

Great video. Why doesn’t Subaru install this bushing as standard during the manufacturing process?

[@wanglee21]

The factory are meant to reduce NVH. Aftermarket is made to improve performance at the cost of NVH. Essentially everything from flywheels, exhaust, pumps, gaskets, etc.

[@Doc1855]

@@wanglee21 I’d like to put it on both our Outback and Forester

[@chris77780120]

So the one thing I noticed was they don’t show you the far left driver side bolts it’s underneath the exhaust. How do you get that out? I’ve been trying different ratchets and wrenches and I can’t seem to get a handle on it with almost having it destroy the nutor removing the exhaust can you guys talk about how you did this?

[@Dankstar209]

14 xt put in the insert and a new mount to go with it yeaterday drove from modesto to reno car feels brand new thank you for who ever figured this out !

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

Just received the Anti Wobble from you guys. If installing myself (no lift) do I need to apply upward pressure to the tranny or is that only when the car is lifted since the wheels are off the ground? I could use the jack to apply pressure, just curious if it's necessary to do so.

[@theadfcrew1431]

Yes apply upward pressure with a Jack so the tranny dose not drop too far as at that point just the engine mounts are holding the trans in

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

@@theadfcrew1431 MUCH appreciated!

[@j2dun]

This is the video that I've been looking for. Thank you! But what are the torque specs on the mount itself?

[@carlcolvin8320]

I got my OBW this past June. I told the salesman that I want it on the rack so I can check out the undercarriage. He told me that he has not done that before in 30 years, I told him that is until today. I checked the undercarriage thoroughly. The Transmission Does Have The Bushing. When you go to pickup your OBW tell the Salesman to have the OBW on a rack so you can check it out. You will be surprised at what you see.

[@theadfcrew1431]

New or used?

[@carlcolvin8320]

@@theadfcrew1431 I bought it brand new at the Carson City Subaru dealership it had maybe two miles on it . Carson City Subaru is top notch. The look on the salesman 's face when I told him to put it on the rack was Price Less 😂😂😂. I checked out a lot of videos on the OBW since this past January. Then I decided to buy one brand new. By the way I saw another video about hearing a clunk/thud around the rear axle it was a pretty cool video . I went over some speed bumps and low and behold I heard the thud / clunk. I went back to Carson City and told him about it. The mechanic checked everything and could find it. I asked the Service Manager if he would go on a check ride with me ? He said yes . We went over 4 speed bumps the second speed bump we heard the clunk / thud. and again on the 6th speed bump. and heard it again. Went back to the dealership he said it was tie rods I think. But he told me that the parts are on order and will send you an email when to bring it in.

[@mattheviewer]

Does this modification help prevent transmission / drive shaft failures? Have there __been__ failures due to this vibration?

[@theadfcrew1431]

We have never seen a drive shaft failure

[@relaxation2380]

God why couldn't they do it at the factory? Just another thing I gotta do myself huh!

[@carlcolvin8320]

I just bought my OWN this past July. When it arrived myself and the salesmen checked it out inside and out front to rear. The salesman asked is there anything else you want to see ? I said yes, put it up on the rack so I can check out the undercarriage. He asked me you want it on the rack ? I told him I am going to check out the undercarriage front to rear . He said that he has never done that in 30 years , I told him today is a different day. I checked it out thoroughly and the Transmission DOES HAVE THE BUSHING.

[@wanglee21]

I'm wondering why they just didn't make a completely solid steel/aluminum replacement instead of a rubber?

[@theadfcrew1431]

any way a manufacturer can cut costs they will

[@raulgcamacho]

Noise Vibration Harshness

[@51249ca]

did this specific car "need" to have this insert, or was it for video purposes only?

[@theadfcrew1431]

Yes this car did need the trans bushing

[@caryg4638]

Will this work for a 22 wrx cvt?

[@SeanFillner]

Hi Patrick! How do I do this without a lift? Also, I feel like I am too weak to turn a wrench...can you help me? :D

[@shaneclack3234]

Just a floor jack to support the trans! Lift jack til it contacts the trans, then drop the brackets, install the bushing, and reverse the whole process! Conquered mine in about an hour with no lift

[@gignas1992]

Any ideas for 2011 obk? 2,5L cvt. Vibration while accelerating at around 50-70km/h

[@itsyaboimat2393]

Guys what wheels are those I want to put a pair on my 2005 Legacy GT wagon

[@HBSSTC]

Beneficial for stock wilderness?

[@theadfcrew1431]

If you want to tighten your transmission movement up a little then yes

[@KJ-yq5gm]

@@theadfcrew1431 Hi when you say tighten up? do you mean it helps w/the CVT delay?

[@theadfcrew1431]

@@KJ-yq5gm when I say tighten up it means it tightens the flex in the stock transmission bushing when accelerating so in other words it will help with the delay but not alot

[@tonyourique8696]

Does that work on the manual transmission?

[@geovanycalderin1436]

You located in Oregon?

[@patrickanderson5914]

Sure are!

[@lindaturner9806]

Why does Subaru not install this at the factory, is this a design flaw?

[@theadfcrew1431]

Wouldn’t say it’s a design flaw. With added tire size and lift you may need one just because your moving more mass and your cvs are at a higher angle

[@lindaturner9806]

@@theadfcrew1431 so this is more likely needed after modifications. Thank you.

[@theadfcrew1431]

@@lindaturner9806 correct

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

great engineering subaru

[@51249ca]

anyone ever install those subframe lockdown bolts on an Outback?

[@theadfcrew1431]

Haven’t heard or seen any of these for newer rigs

[@Databyter]

I'm puzzled as to why this is necessary. It almost seems that Subaru intentionally left some wiggle room and I'm wondering why? It certainly would not save any money. Why not put the tighter bushing in at the Factory. I'm puzzled. I'm also wondering if it's really necessary to upgrade it. what are the pro's and con's? I mean obviously beyond the fact that eventually they will wear out. But keep in mind, we are talking Wilderness here and they've only been out for a year. I wouldn't expect problems within a year. I read someone below say that auto start is less jumpy. Well that's a plus if true. I had to durn my alarm sensitivity down because my autostart was setting it off, which also immediately shuts down the engine as well, defeating the whole purpose. After work I never knew if I was gonna walk up to a warm car, or a car who's alarm had been going off for 5 minutes after starting the car remotely with the app. Databyter

[@Aaronificationful]

Definitely not necessary, but it seems to make for improved ride feel, and a less violent-feeling start up.

[@51249ca]

I put the soft durometer bushing in on a 2017 3.6r and can definitely feel and hear a decent drone at lower speeds. If you were the average customer, Subaru would have tons of complaints about noise. I would suggest a super soft insert unless you have a lift installed which perhaps the soft might be the best.

[@MisterMister5893]

God, I couldn’t see the full title and I was thinking the rest of it include the word, replacement. Lol

[@theadfcrew1431]

Don’t we all wish😂

[@CrucesNomad1]

Shame there is a hold on all 2023 subys right now.

[@Doc1855]

Why doesn’t Subaru simply fix this problem?