EP 5 - To Lock or Not to Lock? There's no question with the Subaru Crosstrek!

In an effort to bring you the most unbiased opinion on this Torqlocker upgrade, we leave Ali's car uninstalled and take both vehicles up in the hills of Silverado Canyon to see if lockers really live up to the hype.
While soft-roading gains in popularity with these smaller more fuel efficient cars, they aren't crawlers by any means. But if you're the type of person who might find yourself in a tight situation even on an unmaintained fire road, so this would be for you.
Join Ali, Eric and their friend Matt as they do their best to get stuck and ultimately decide for yourself if a Torq Masters Torqlocker is right for you (spoiler alert - it is!).
Huge thanks to Premiere West Gears and Torq Masters for helping get our Subaru's that much more adventure ready!
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Ali: @fix_break_repeat (formerly Katethejeep)
Eric: @american_overland

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

excellent video... did you have "x-mode" activated here?

[@riggedfordirt]

Yes. I've heard it manages the AWD system better for gravel, though i've also heard it really works better for downhill speed managment...at any rate we had it on for both vehicles when we tested.

[@karlsturzebecher9463]

Question: So if I have an older Crosstrek (2017) without the Xmode… it sounds like the TORQ locker might help… but I would be better off getting a Crosstrek with the Xmode?

[@riggedfordirt]

@@karlsturzebecher9463 Hey Karl, we haven't really noticed the benefits of XMode in it's full glory yet, but have definitely enjoyed the locker. Take that for what it's worth, I mean I had XMode the whole time when we did the test. Also, I don't have anything like that on my JEEP...analog over digital all day long! (Until I drive a car that really knows what it's doing). Honestly the Subary needs 50 more HP and the opportunity to throw the girl into 4 Low. Thanks for the question, - Ali FastFriends.fun