Every mod ever on my budget overland Subaru Forester build

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softroadingthewest

softroadingthewest

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@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Note, this is really just a list that does NOT go into depth about these mods...that would take hours. But this answers the most common questions I get, like, "Who made that bumper bar?" or "What brand was that roof box?" or "What size were those tires?" etc. The chapter links in the description ^ not only help you navigate to the info you're after, but this also serves as a comprehensive, chronological list of every mod or upgrade I ever did to the Forester (including things I eventually changed out 🙂). There is much more detail in the dedicated videos about each mod, all also conveniently linked in the description. If with all of that your question STILL isn't answered, ask it here as a comment on this video and I'll do my best to get legitimate questions answered. 👍
@FLUFFYzeMONKEY
@FLUFFYzeMONKEY Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. :)
@mrskwrl
@mrskwrl 3 ай бұрын
What were the steelies and all season tires you were running on your "budget" build? 2:40
@_DanielFernandez_
@_DanielFernandez_ 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video
@letsgo_inc
@letsgo_inc Жыл бұрын
Man I miss this car. Amazing what you can do on a budget given enough time.
@meredithlove9722
@meredithlove9722 Жыл бұрын
aww man, now I miss the Forester! I bought a 2003 forester after watching your Overlanding videos, and I've put 30,000 miles on it traveling around the west coast. Thanks for the inspiration, I love my little car :)
@sagebrushbob2321
@sagebrushbob2321 Жыл бұрын
The offroad/overland equipment companies have no problem encouraging us to throw gobs of money at any and every problem or idea they can conceive of. I much prefer your mindset of DIY and minimalist add-ons. Even with the Frontier you never went overboard on anything, and even learned how to cut and weld your own parts and pieces. It's fun to watch you work my friend.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!
@allanblack8635
@allanblack8635 Жыл бұрын
Mmmm. Came to this channel for the subaru... I stay for the adventure... but boy I do miss the subaru content!!!
@subaruforester5062
@subaruforester5062 Жыл бұрын
Man I miss that forester. That's why I bought mine in 2020. Nice to see a video of all mods in 1 video
@istp1967
@istp1967 Жыл бұрын
Although Softroading is still a Favourite channel; I do miss the humble little Subi 🥺😢🙂😁
@dkucharek
@dkucharek Жыл бұрын
I still miss the Forester content. It really encouraged me to push the limits of the Outback I drove back when I first started watching your channel. Like you, I have since moved on to a more capable rig, but I learned the valuable lesson that one's ability and confidence as a driver can be just as important as the type of vehicle you choose to wheel with.
@ryan56976
@ryan56976 Жыл бұрын
A build is much cooler when it doesn’t involve $50k in bolt on parts. Well done and thanks for sharing this info
@davidshanaman4647
@davidshanaman4647 Жыл бұрын
I own 3 foresters 2010, 2012, and 2014. I wish you still had yours
@stark808
@stark808 Жыл бұрын
As a Subaru Crosstrek owner, I miss your adventures in the Forester. But I still tune in and can't wait to see what you come up with next for the Frontier.
@stevenate1174
@stevenate1174 Жыл бұрын
Hello Donald, I Don't comment often but wanted to say thank you for your videos. I remember 2 years ago, probably about the time I found your channel, all the work you did to make the Forester into an amazing overland vehicle, then I saw the accident. At the time I had a Outback thinking that would be really amazing to do the mods but it was an outback and my daily driver as well, In 2022 I bought a 2017 Forester touring, probably the nicest car I have ever owned and probably will ever own. Then I was wiped out by an unisured driver, The car is destoyed but since it is such an expensive car they are going to all ends to repair it, I will not see that car for a long time if it somehow can be repaired I am looking at 6-8 months if the shop that it was towed to today totals it there will be a battle. Insurance company's only care about their bottom line more so then any other time I have ever seen, they Care less about their customers at all. So with that being said I went and bought a 2011 Forester exactly like yours, It has a brand new crated Subaru motor in it full warranty from Subi tek here in Nampa Idaho and Subaru. I am going to do your build with it. My son worked with the owner of Subi Tek. The guy is very very good at what he does. The car will be good to build. Might be interesting. He has a few more if you ever want to do a build again.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your accident, but congrats on picking up an SH. It's my favorite of all the Forester models for a number of reasons, and if I were ever to get another Subaru, I would go right back to that model. That's awesome you got one with a new engine, you will be set for a long long time with that little rig.
@dowroa
@dowroa Жыл бұрын
A final Forester video... until you get another one and realize your mistake! :D Can't wait to see you back in a Subaru (non-CVT) :)
@jeremysmall9101
@jeremysmall9101 Жыл бұрын
dude thank you. i JUST BOUGHT A 2010 FORESTER and am about to start with offroad mods. This is awesome
@colinsohl4891
@colinsohl4891 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Your videos give me lots of ideas for modifying my Forester
@tpseeker3367
@tpseeker3367 Жыл бұрын
Do miss the Forester, butt still Enjoying every Adventure you take us on Donald.
@fozzy_che
@fozzy_che Жыл бұрын
A lot of information in one video. Brilliant!
@mercurials54
@mercurials54 Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, eyeing one of this for the fuel economy and awd capabilities
@Heimdall_edc
@Heimdall_edc Жыл бұрын
Your videos are what makes me bought a Forester
@johngifford7725
@johngifford7725 9 ай бұрын
Dang man! I'm glad I found this! We just purchased our second 2010 Forester, and I'm about to start prepping the X for overland duty. Her XT plus whatever is going to stay stock so that she can enjoy a comfortable commuter that can handle the Midwest winters. I can't wait to watch this.
@swidahooverlanding2867
@swidahooverlanding2867 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Memory lane. Most of these mods seem like just yesterday. What happens to the time? Thanks for the memories! George.
@MrUltralight55
@MrUltralight55 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update on the Subaru, hope all is well!
@debc7765
@debc7765 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this video together, Donald. I have watched all of your Forester videos, as I'm upgrading my own 2015, but this summary will keep me from having to bounce around the various videos of the past looking for this mod or that. This will save me a lot of time. Thank you!
@fredastaire6156
@fredastaire6156 Жыл бұрын
What a nice send off!! Thank you for posting this video. And yes, it really did help me with my current subaru build and answered some questions. Cheers!!
@GeorgeLoch
@GeorgeLoch Жыл бұрын
This was a fun project to follow. I appreciate your devotion to keeping it inexpensive by putting creativity and work into it. That continues with your current project and I hope you keep going. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@roykent2316
@roykent2316 4 ай бұрын
Hello, I have been watching a bunch of Forester videos recently and it has become my dream car! 😍 Your mods were so cool, it is a shame the vehicle was totaled 😢 Thank you for the inspiration on how to mod a car on a budget! 🙌
@itsmejayfree
@itsmejayfree Жыл бұрын
I just got a 2010 Forrester this week and am so excited to see what people have done to them and get started on a build of my own!
@WontSeeReplies
@WontSeeReplies Жыл бұрын
6:47 NOICE. You, me, and my wife are the reason some people question Subaru reliability.
@jrfuentes2688
@jrfuentes2688 Жыл бұрын
I miss that Subi
@matainaschuster140
@matainaschuster140 Жыл бұрын
I bought a 2010 forester 1 week ago and you've showed me the way! I finally got cross racks and a roof rack. Hoping to get the nudge bar soon!
@johnhuff393
@johnhuff393 Жыл бұрын
Good evening from Godley Texas, nice overview of the Forester 😎
@pixelshark6809
@pixelshark6809 Жыл бұрын
Such a fun car. Thanks for breaking this all down! I have a 2004 Highlander and I’m always tempted to do this. It’s FWD, but some beefier tires and a roof rack would be fun additions.
@NotSoFlatAdventures
@NotSoFlatAdventures Жыл бұрын
One of the Foresters that inspired me from the start, love your work Donald!
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Haha, the inspiration was mutual! Still makes me wistful seeing your Foz on Instagram! :-)
@zackdemundo
@zackdemundo Жыл бұрын
Excellent overview! Useful food for thought for Subie and others. Well done!
@Whitedogoverland
@Whitedogoverland Жыл бұрын
Great build video, thanks for all the detail you put into it. Getting ready to buy a forester as a secondary overland rig to my tundra. Giving me some inspiration here.
@ModernDayViking
@ModernDayViking Жыл бұрын
Great video and an awesome build
@chrisnobes5422
@chrisnobes5422 14 күн бұрын
Thank you, great information 🙌
@MuddydogAdventures
@MuddydogAdventures Жыл бұрын
Love the build!
@hadynmcloughlin4661
@hadynmcloughlin4661 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant overview and easy to follow for someone with a SH shape wanting to convert to a off road style thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
@cb3652
@cb3652 Жыл бұрын
Nicely Done! You have a fantastic speaking voice!!
@dennisharvey4499
@dennisharvey4499 Жыл бұрын
Excellent summary Donald
@fozzy_che
@fozzy_che Жыл бұрын
Hello! Nice to see Forester again on channel))
@gonzaloejimenez
@gonzaloejimenez 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind and quick reply
@taperformances3438
@taperformances3438 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your build and your story!
@adriankung1625
@adriankung1625 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this 'little' compilation!! (and LOVE that bit at the end, WOW! So cool!) This probably doesn't apply too specifically to my 2012 Kia Sorento, and that's OK -- awd or not, it's no Subaru and I don't intend to off-road with it at all, but am considering using it to take just me (solo) down the Pan-American Hwy as far as I can go and there certainly are general ideas that will transfer over to my somewhat larger and heavier Sorento. My biggest concern really, as you found, is not having space to move around in and I was thinking of a roof-top tent for days when the weather is nice enough. I may yet decide that a Frontier -- I've had four Nissan trucks in the past--- (maybe with a Super Pacific?) is more suitable and I have time to decide still -- either way, I think it's much more affordable than buying and building out a van. With all the $$$ upfront and then operating costs saved, I should be able to afford many an AirBnb or hotel, allowing me to stay longer and explore in areas I like while I scout out a retirement spot. Any advice on my choice of vehicle (or other factors) for this road-trip of a lifetime would be greatly valued! Cheers!...from North Vancouver.
@brandtdaniels
@brandtdaniels Жыл бұрын
Nicely done video!
@om617yota8
@om617yota8 Жыл бұрын
Man, every time I see your Forester lifted and with the BFG's, I want to do that to my own Forester. Love love love the way it looks! Reality always bites me, my stock Forester handles all the forest service roads I travel, and I commute 20k miles/year in it. Just can't justify sacrificing any MPG for aesthetics. But I can still look at yours and drool!
@live2av8
@live2av8 Жыл бұрын
you could get the BFG's on their own wheels and change them out whenever you need to go off-road. the best of both worlds; MPG for the highway, traction and toughness for the dirt and rocks.
@om617yota8
@om617yota8 Жыл бұрын
@@live2av8Could definitely do that, but not worth the trouble for my usage. I have other vehicles that are far more suited to going off road, and drive those when called for. The most serious my Forester sees is forest service roads, and it handles those perfectly fine as-is. It really is aesthetic for me is all, I'd prefer my Subaru look beefier.
@zadokmotorfreight2423
@zadokmotorfreight2423 Жыл бұрын
You do a fantastic job on your videos!!
@jimmyrants4342
@jimmyrants4342 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks.
@funzeevanzee
@funzeevanzee Жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice setup.
@eddiemedina7399
@eddiemedina7399 11 ай бұрын
Very thorough. Great post. Plan to use the same concepts on a RXLEX300..Wish me luck.
@24Alisonall
@24Alisonall Жыл бұрын
Makes me want a Forrester!!!
@pala4833
@pala4833 Жыл бұрын
4:27 was hella good.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
LOL 👏👏
@frankansley7941
@frankansley7941 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed see the old Subaru Forester again. Is your daughter still wanting a Subaru for herself?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
No, alas. She's angling for an older Ford Ranger. We'll see what happens. 😏
@gerryhartung736
@gerryhartung736 Жыл бұрын
This is what the average person builds his rig. My 98 k1500 is pieced together also. I pull my R Pod 180 for a base camp, then go farther with 98. Equip with bed, tools kitchen, cargo basket from JK, full length on canopy plus 6 in over cab. To mount the basket, I bought rails at wrecking yard off a Chev Tahoe ,10 ea nuts, bolts, and washers at Wilco some silicon....also added mats, 2 nato Jerry cans, an axe, a shovel, and a hi lift jack (used).
@stonepa
@stonepa Жыл бұрын
I have a spare 2010 Forester X that I am thinking of converting to something more interesting. Thanks for the tips!
@artat777
@artat777 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@andrewgillougley8479
@andrewgillougley8479 4 ай бұрын
Legend.
@TheAdventureZombie
@TheAdventureZombie Жыл бұрын
Great video, man. I love this idea, and might have to steal it for my crosstrek, lol! People still ask me all the time about that car.
@lordraiden5398
@lordraiden5398 Жыл бұрын
Wow my 09' Forester X 5 speed is the complete opposite. It is lowered 3 inches on coilovers and has just about every STi aftermarket suspension piece. It handles like a racecar. I was thinking about buying another Forester the same year and color except a 4EAT and lifting it. Amazing what these vehicles can do. You can go from one extreme to the other.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Haha, I loved this car so much that I wouldn't have minded owning a second one, taking the lowered approach! :-)
@louiskudlak2256
@louiskudlak2256 Жыл бұрын
With a few mods to our stock 4wds they can b very capable and get us (Primal Outdoors plug) OUTSIDE, 😭 thanks for sharing Donald
@nitromeda
@nitromeda Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@Its_Me0000
@Its_Me0000 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Very cool.
@GlenB1963
@GlenB1963 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, i just laughed as hard as i did back in 2000. My wife and i spent $2000 on an 80cm tv just to watch the Olympics. 68cm was the benchmark then so we thought we were rich. Roy and HG have always been a part of Australian sports comedy. When they host the grand final or state of origin in rugby league, it is also champagne comedy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@BOBCATT-MEDIA
@BOBCATT-MEDIA Жыл бұрын
Great vid 🎉
@johngifford7725
@johngifford7725 Жыл бұрын
We just bought one of these with 147k on the odo. I'm currently doing all of the maintenance items. Little clean and fix things, fluid change on all the fluids, timing belt and idlers, with the water pump and thermostat. That kind of stuff. Get it ready for the next 100k miles. She's going to drive it for a couple of years, and then we will get her a newer Outback or Crosstrek. Thats when I get it. Lol. I'm totally going to do most of this stuff to it. What a great little car. I wish we had got into these years ago.
@Orinocoe
@Orinocoe Жыл бұрын
Forester! Yeee! 🤘
@largesizejellyfish3014
@largesizejellyfish3014 Жыл бұрын
My little forester has 234k miles on it. Most of it pavement but the times i have gone off road it always punched above its weight. I have many trips planned but i worry by the time i am able to do them my forester will have too many miles and need a mechanical overhaul. Oh well I love that thing to death and will probably never sell it.
@FrameRot
@FrameRot Жыл бұрын
Which year ?
@hondabro5162
@hondabro5162 Жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful as I have a 2012 Forester as well and looking for ideas
@chuckrf1502
@chuckrf1502 Жыл бұрын
Dejaview- you ought to get a pickup truck next. 😂
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I'll give it some thought. 😆
@wally1138
@wally1138 Жыл бұрын
Really great video! I just got a used 2018 forester and I'm going to use your video as reference for the mods Im going to do! Anything you wish you would have done that you didn't mention in the video? Like any mods that you wish you wouldve spent just a little more on?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
The lift...I should've just waited until I could swing a complete 2" lift with all the extra components that correct the suspension geometry. And upgraded the rear springs at the time of installing the lift, since everything was already torn apart anyway. I could only trickle money towards this project so everything got done over a number of years, but the window tint ended up being much nicer and more transformational than I expected, and I wished I had been able to do that sooner. That's one thing I didn't cheap out on, I went to a shop that had excellent recommendations from friends and spent a little more on quality ceramic tint at the darkest option (5% I think it was?). I was still sleeping in the car at that time and my main goal was to add some privacy, but I was pleasantly surprised by the impact it made keeping the car cooler in summer, and overall the car also just looked better. The only drawback was that it made backing up at night rather difficult, but adding the Diode Dynamics C2 pods in the rear took care of that. :-)
@wally1138
@wally1138 Жыл бұрын
@@softroadingthewest Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the lift and window tint. It's good to know that you'd have gone for a complete 2" lift with all the components and upgraded rear springs if you could do it again - I've been looking at the ironman america 2" lift kit which which includes springs - although had to reach out to them to see if they had something for the 2018 model - we'll see what they say. Good to know on ceramic window tint as well. My car came slightly tinted, so probably going to see how that goes for a bit. I live up in Seattle, and very much enjoy the light in the car during gloomy days!
@QueenFairy420
@QueenFairy420 Жыл бұрын
@@wally1138 hey there, 2 months later how are you liking that 2018? im getting a 2017 touring soon
@wally1138
@wally1138 Жыл бұрын
@@QueenFairy420 loving it! Haven’t made any modifications or done any serious off-roading but it’s been great around the city and on several road trips in the mountains. Only minor complaints are (1) no apple car play and (2) back seats don’t lie completely flat which makes sleeping in the back a bit less comfortable without a platform to even it out. Happy to answer any specific questions, but overall have really enjoyed it - moon roof is awesome
@WontSeeReplies
@WontSeeReplies Жыл бұрын
3:18 Ahh…atmospheric aerosol injection.. Nothing like being pesticided while enjoying nature.
@railbuggyfamilyadventures4802
@railbuggyfamilyadventures4802 Жыл бұрын
Hey bud Where is that river crossing you did when you met Casey ( coyote works ) for the 1st time? I live just over the hill from the hot springs and would love to camp there!!
@andreastelmakh
@andreastelmakh Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon! Please tell me! I have a forester sh, I bought myself stamped discs from Forester SF, they do not fit on the front axle. The parameters of the ET48 disks are 15 inches. They rest against the brake caliper (I have a 2.5 liter EJ253 engine). What size brakes do you have on the front axle and were there any problems installing 15-inch discs?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
These 15" wheels are specifically designed to fit over the original stock brakes. Black Rhino, Method, Reika, Sparco, Motegi, and some other companies offer 15" 5x100 wheels designed specifically to fit over the original stock brakes. It's the only way you can run a 15" wheel on an SH Forester and many other newer Subarus. Otherwise you have to stay with a 16" wheel.
@debc7765
@debc7765 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :-)
@sierramantrvlnus
@sierramantrvlnus Жыл бұрын
Yay!
@dimitrist69
@dimitrist69 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, great video really appreciate it, just bought a 2012 Forester here in Greece and you just saved me a ton of time so thanks! Just a question, do you remember which King springs you installed ? Im trying to find them in Europe but dont have the part number. Thanks again!
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I still have the box in the garage actually...the part number appears to be: KSRS-56 These are the "standard height" springs for 3rd-gen Forester.
@dimitrist69
@dimitrist69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I wish you all the best!
@1oldvato782
@1oldvato782 Жыл бұрын
Hey Donald Happy New Year I have one quick question who did you purchase the King shocks from and were there on any of the previous early Subaru video . I have been following you from about 2017 after I got my 2018 forester that I use on my fishing trips in the Sierras and west coast beaches from Ventura Ca. up to the PNW . We always love watching your videos especially with the Sasquatch van.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I bought the springs from Primitive Racing in Portland. It was one of the last mods to the Forester, I believe the only videos of the Forester with the springs installed is the Bend>Alvord series. The Forester was totaled shortly after that trip.
@nore8141
@nore8141 Жыл бұрын
Kinda 😢sad you don’t have the forester anymore
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
It was a great car! I loved it!
@crazyDIYguy
@crazyDIYguy 9 ай бұрын
The older Subarus came automatically with a full size spare tire on a steel rim. Michelin or Cooper I believe. They've made them cheaper and cheaper over the years. 😐
@Matroskin000
@Matroskin000 Жыл бұрын
that's a great vid :) Even though I don't have the same car, but its still very useful and transferable. I was going to make my own aluminum skid plate actually. I am curious - given a small angle of bending, did you simply just put a heavy weight on one end and bent manually the other end, or there was some more tricky approach involved?
@kirbywhite2442
@kirbywhite2442 Жыл бұрын
Clamp one end where you want the bend to be and hit it with a hammer. A vise is nice for such work.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I clamped boards to it and banged on it with a mallet. Took a lot of trial and error.
@danielk6105
@danielk6105 6 ай бұрын
@@softroadingthewest I plan on doing this DIY skid plate with my 2012 Forester and I wanted to know where you mounted your plate and what kind of mounting hardware you used. Cheers.
@rock962000
@rock962000 Жыл бұрын
Damn, shame it was wrecked. Looked really nice
@jamesbutler6261
@jamesbutler6261 Жыл бұрын
When you first painted the grille with the original Subaru emblem showing, how did you mask the emblem when painting?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
You should watch some videos on using Plasti-Dip on emblems. It doesn't behave like paint, it really makes a rubbery coating over the top. The usual technique is to deliberately overspray onto surrounding paint, then peel off the 'Dip where you don't want it. It tears neatly at existing seams. I'm probably not describing that well, you really have to see it in action. But typical masking techniques often don't work because the Dip forms a membrane across it all, and removing the masking often tears the membrane in unpredictable ways.
@bmc_rc6212
@bmc_rc6212 9 ай бұрын
What a great build, I love it. I have a 2010 outback that I'm modding out to do the same thing with! Im curious how you fit a full size spare in the trunk, did you have to take some air out of the tire to squeeze it in? I definitely would like to have a full size spare and figuring out the options of where to put it, might build a hitch gate with tire mount?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest 9 ай бұрын
Fully inflated full size spare fits in this model of Forester IF you take out the piece of foam that the donut spare normally sits in. That worked in my case with my slightly oversize tires. Any larger tire and it would not fit. I'm not sure on the Outback. You might search KZbin for the channel called *bruceyyyyy* and look through his videos. I _think_ his Outback is that same body style, and I seem to remember him messing around with the spare tire compartment. Probably same kinda thing though, might need to remove some of the foam pieces. The other thing I've seen people do is build sort of a false floor in the cargo area. Delete the original floor and build a slightly elevated platform to accommodate the spare sticking up a bit (again, would still likely involve removing some of the foam, but it still seems better than having the spare hanging out the back if not absolutely necessary). Good luck!
@bmc_rc6212
@bmc_rc6212 9 ай бұрын
@@softroadingthewest ok sounds good! Thank you! Yeah I’m pretty sure I can figure out a way to squeeze it inside.
@bmc_rc6212
@bmc_rc6212 9 ай бұрын
@@softroadingthewest I did some messing around today and was actually able to fit a full size spare in the trunk/cargo area where the donut sits. I’m stoked so now all I need to do is get another tire and do a bit of modifying to the foam and floor so the trunk Matt sits flat. Easy enough!
@rock283
@rock283 Жыл бұрын
Donald, I don't know what happened but I ended up unsubscribing from you about 3 months ago. And, I wondered why I hadn't seen you pop up in my youtube feed. I'm going to blame the hoodoo's. I'll catch up on the videos but I wanted to say thanks for continually putting stuff out. I know it can be a grind to keep pumping out content. Thanks!
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Welcome back! :-)
@4x4gypsee
@4x4gypsee Жыл бұрын
Such an inspiring build! What was your last avg mpg? I’m debating between a used Outback and Forester for a more budget friendly build
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I don't have super accurate numbers because this Forester didn't have (or I could never figure out how to get it to display) MPG readings, and I rarely bothered to track miles/fills. From the few times I paid attention, I seemed to be getting around 18 mpg around town/on the trail and up to maybe 23 mpg on the highway.
@blue-tb2fd
@blue-tb2fd Жыл бұрын
@@softroadingthewest The trip/odometer button on the gauge cluster lets you select trip A/B or odometer, if either trip is selected it should have shown the avg mpg in the center display between the temperature and time
@johnyang6969
@johnyang6969 Жыл бұрын
Any plans to get a crosstrek next?
@gonzaloejimenez
@gonzaloejimenez 5 ай бұрын
Hi, I have a Subaru Forester 2013 Premium X, it is the third gen as the one you used to have. I want to level up the rear, with the lift spacers to fix the saggy butt, buying the recommended spacer which I have found thanks to you. I am willing to see if I can do it by myself, do you have any video or procedure to do it? Thank you for your kind help Regards
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest 5 ай бұрын
Sorry, I don't have video of that, I had the install done by a shop. Taking apart the suspension was a little too far outside my comfort zone. :-) Good luck!
@brananandreu4086
@brananandreu4086 Жыл бұрын
would these ideas be somewhat applicable to a 2015 subaru outback?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I don’t see why not. I’m not personally familiar with that specific Subaru, but they’re all similar in many ways. You might take a look back through the bruceyyyyy channel. He’s done a lot of mods to his Outback which I *think* is a 2016.
@brananandreu4086
@brananandreu4086 Жыл бұрын
@@softroadingthewest thanks for the channel recommendation, i’ve been trying to find modded subarus
@brandonalvarado5030
@brandonalvarado5030 Жыл бұрын
Great content! Are you in Oregon?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@do7834
@do7834 Жыл бұрын
What Thule box is that?
@grantfloyd3736
@grantfloyd3736 Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Have you done anything to protect the front of the car after removing the bumper?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
No. The plan was to fab a steel front bumper for this car, which would marry up with the full front-to-mid ASFIR skid plate, but the car was totaled before I was able to get to that project.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
To clarify...the original front steel bumper remained in place here. It was only plastic exterior that I removed, the car wasn't any more vulnerable than it had always been.
@shate74662000
@shate74662000 6 ай бұрын
What is the tent brand name? Thanks
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest 6 ай бұрын
It's a Gazelle tent.
@Crashers50
@Crashers50 Жыл бұрын
What’s the link to those king springs
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
I got mine from Primitive: get-primitive.com/springs/243-oe-height-king-springs-2009-2013-forester-standard-height.html#/king_springs_color-yellow/standard_height_spri-just_the_pair_of_rea
@donutseeds1285
@donutseeds1285 6 ай бұрын
Did you leave the same struts?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest 6 ай бұрын
Yes, never changed out the struts.
@HowTeq
@HowTeq 7 ай бұрын
What bumpers did you use
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest 7 ай бұрын
I did not have aftermarket bumpers on this car. I trimmed away some of the plastic for improved approach/departure angles, but underneath there are the factory crash beams.
@echols2010
@echols2010 Жыл бұрын
How was the ADF Lift no multilinks?
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
The biggest issue with a simple 1" strut spacer lift like I had was that it de-centers the wheels. I had to do some cutting & hammering on my wheel wells. The complete 2" kits include components to correct the suspension geometry AND gets you up a little higher.
@echols2010
@echols2010 Жыл бұрын
@@softroadingthewest I'm actually looking at their 1.5 economy kit 1.5 in front and 1inch in the back but concerned with saggy but, so maybe if I also get their 3/8 rear leveling spacers for rear I would be fine, according to ADF the newer model Forester mine 2020 are built to keep geometry without needing cutting or anything
@thewiredfox2691
@thewiredfox2691 Жыл бұрын
Last Forester video EVER??
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Well, last video for THIS Forester anyway 😏 I don't think I can remix old content any more than I already have 😆
@gs98999
@gs98999 Жыл бұрын
Don’t often hear roof pronounced this way! Cheers from Canada :)
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
Must be a PNW thing. I grew up (in Oregon) with everyone around me pronouncing it that way, so of course that's how I pronounce it. But holy crap does it make some people angry, it's one of the most common comments I get, people telling me I'm saying it wrong. As if every word is pronounced the same everywhere across this vast country. 🙄😄
@gs98999
@gs98999 Жыл бұрын
@@softroadingthewest all good, I rarely hear it that way, but no judgement here. There are quite a few words that are pronounced differently between Canada and USA. Mazda, Sportage, Elantra are some examples in the car world.
@softroadingthewest
@softroadingthewest Жыл бұрын
To be clear, your comment came across lighthearted & friendly. :-) That's not always the way it goes, heh.
@robertwilson1827
@robertwilson1827 4 ай бұрын
Look at the cloud seeding: 3.20!!!!!!!😮😮😮
@mattsbrute
@mattsbrute 4 ай бұрын
Its engine vapor hitting hot air just like when you start your car on a cold day. SMH
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