Overland Build Walkthrough | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Haven't seen any in depth walkthroughs of 2024 Crosstrek builds since I took ownership of it a year ago so I decided to make my own. Hopefully this video is helpful for those out there in similar situations to what I was once in. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Instagram: / sperakos
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Build List:
Wheels: Icon Ricochet 17x8.5 +38mm
Tires: BFGoodrich K02 225/65/r17
Suspension: Ironman Spec-C Coilovers
Roof Rack: Frontrunner Outfitters Slimsport
Roof Rack Lighting: Frontrunner Outfitters Slimsport Grab Handle Lights
Tent: Alu-Cab LT-50
Lighthing: Baja Designs Squadron Pro, S2 Sport, S1
Switch System: Trigger 4 Plus
Throttle Controller: Pedal Commander
Mudflaps: Rally Armor

[@Vertignasse82]

Anyone who wants to modify any Subaru absolutely needs to check out Lachute Performance products, more specifically LP Adventure products for offroad Subarus.

[@blindwillielee691]

I have a 24 cross trek wilderness. My advice for what it’s worth is leave the car as stock as you can, it’s a delicate balance and once you start messing with one thing it affects everything.

[@zacharytibbits3182]

well that's like, your opinion.

[@TJDawgs72]

I’m putting a set of Faulken AT4W’s on my new CT Wilderness…no lift and other external changes. But the meatier tires make a big difference in the overall appearance.

[@TheTris2000]

I added a subwoofer and some other electronics. I agree, it’s best to keep it stock for less headaches

[@ellviis1227]

I agree. For $4,000 more one can buy a CT Wilderness rather than a regular CT.

[@reyesjulio926]

I'm thinking of getting rock sliders and underbody armor for mine but afraid of messing with "the balance". Don't fully know what people mean by that.

[@dpp898]

Im building mine as wel primitive racing suspension king springs black rhino wheels faulken tires hood ditch lights going with a cargo box awning and yakima roadshower for roof. Still building as wel speak also doing the ground tent and running a cargo box will free up tons of space but each there own nice build.

[@sperakos]

I actually removed the tent about a month and a half ago to divert back to a ground tent. Got caught up in the whirlwind of overbuilding a vehicle and it started taking away from the simplicity of camping.

[@dpp898]

@sperakos amen dude good lookin rig pop a Thule or yakima cargo box up top and all the room inside frees up im up in oregon nice Mt Roo decals love it.

[@justinrey8983]

I would like to see more off-road videos of your crosstrek.

[@dirtycommtroop]

Nice. I'm thinking of getting a Wilderness and throw on 225/65 ATs, a pair of AUX lights, crossbars then call it a day.

[@sperakos]

Less is more.

[@45687984654]

Wildpeak at 225/65/17. That’s it

[@patrickhinzman5375]

Hey Noah, thanks for making a video on a space in the community that’s pretty dry, like you mentioned. I wanted to ask your personal opinion on lift options. Do you think a spacer lift will be sufficient for very light off-roading/forest roads? Or do you feel it’s still a buy once cry once situation? I am not against the full coil lift at all, just don’t want to pay extra if it’s not super necessary, but also don’t want to cheap out if i’m missing out on longevity and comfort. I’m also in a 2024 Premium.

[@sperakos]

If you plan on sticking to more mellow fire road style trails, a spacer lift will be perfectly fine. For me it didn't effect the ride quality for day to day driving or on trails, but it was mainly the torquing issue that I wasn't a fan of. It also comes down to how much weight you plan on carrying. If you plan on keeping the vehicle light, a spacer lift will be great, but with any type of weight, you'll begin losing ground clearance. My springs at the moment are rated for close to 700 lbs which has allowed me to maintain my height while also being loaded down. On stock springs with the weight I'm carrying the car sat much lower.

[@philipcasey597]

So I am running a Garmin powerswitch on my outback with Baja design lights and I absolutely love it highly recommended

[@sperakos]

the powerswitch is rad, definitely gonna pick one up soon

[@wowscrypt]

I had the same clunk with my ironman kit. I noticed it on my first shakedown went home and checked the torque on all the bolts and they were all good. I didnt think to check the factory top bolt just assuming it was correct. Took three days before i found the issue. Drove me nuts😅

[@sperakos]

Drove me absolutely insane before I found it. Unfortunately I’m not the only one that’s run into that. Seems to be an ongoing thing for some people

[@lecherito007]

That white pearl ?

[@kcgondek2065]

Awesome to see 24 crosstrek finally getting modded! Great tips. what’s the tire size?

[@sperakos]

225/65/r17

[@_coreyrobertson]

@@sperakos do they rub a bit and what height is your lift kit and which brand? Any problems with the lift kit?

[@sperakos]

@@_coreyrobertson the video answers every single one of your questions.

[@_coreyrobertson]

@@sperakos ok thank you :)

[@Drtwzrd]

Great build! Have you run into any issues not carrying a full sized spare? I’m currently running an air compressor and plug kit. I’m wondering if it’s worth diving into a heavier ply tire with a swing out carrier.

[@sperakos]

fingers crossed nothing has come up as of yet. the idea behind making a bumper is to hold a full size spare, but for now i’m not too concerned. i also carry a compressor and plug kit for the absolute worst case scenario

[@attnielthomas7856]

For a smaller refrigerator consider a Bodega brand. For exhaust look up a Nameless brand. Question did the Front Runner roof rack require you to drop the ceiling to install? Nashfab also has a really nice roof rack.

[@sperakos]

I’m leaning towards an Engel 35L for my fridge. really small form factor and enough capacity for two people. I did have to drop the headliner for the Frontrunner. I’ve seen Nashfab’s but I will admit I wasn’t a fan of the design. It’s subjective but the angles seemed excessive and for me, took away from the simplicity of a rack system

[@jeyjey0809]

finally some insight been wanting to change the rims and tires cause they changed it, what would you recommend for the tires since BFgoodrich is a little heavier

[@alexaceytuno6293]

Falken is Japanese tire brand and is loved by Subaru. The new Wildpeak AT4ws (or old AT3w's for budget) are on par and lighter than the KO2's and Mickey Bajas but still weighty for Crosstreks. The Wildpeak AT Trails are designed specifically for crossovers and much lighter, just not as strong (2-ply sidewall instead of 3)

[@sperakos]

The Falken Wildpeak is my favorite tire. I ran 2 sets of them on previous vehicles and had a great overall experience with them.

[@just4ivaylo92]

Toyo Open Country IIIs. Lighter and stronger than just about anything on there for the price and weight.

[@davidjensen7390]

Good info, thank you

[@xDrGeek]

Yeah KO2 are like 10ply, super heavy.. Im looking at the Nitto Nomad.. Need to see the weight gain on them.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

im planning on getting a wilderness this winter, appreciate the vid and absolutely love the light info (im the same way about lights: I don't mess around) and the info in general. I would love some more ground clearance but not if Im going to run into complex issues and forfeit mpg. you went from an F150 to a Crosstrek? lol how come

[@sperakos]

My F-150 started having some subtle transmission issues. Has a lot of sentimental value and I didn't want to sacrifice the vehicle running into more issues so needed to get into something quick. Crosstrek wasn't my first choice, but price point and the amount of car you get in terms of features and creature comforts for the price is primarily what sold me on it.

[@SubiTrekker]

As per BFG's specs for the 225/75R17 they state that the widest wheel width is 8 inch.

[@sperakos]

I'm running a 17x8. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@عدنانالعزاوي-ز1غ]

i need for 2023

[@thomastran168]

what mpg's are you averaging after all these modifications?

[@sperakos]

I’m getting around 18 in city and about 20 highway

[@crosstrek2024]

Do you keep the camper on at all times?

[@sperakos]

I do, originally didn't plan on keeping it on, but truthfully I didn't take a huge fuel economy hit with it on so I run it full time.

[@ThatSubaruDude]

I have a 24 base model. Doesnt come with the stock roof rails anyway so can I put a roof rack like that on mine?

[@sperakos]

i can’t speak on the base but if you have pre drilled holes in your roof then you would be able to. you’d have to go through the same install process if dropping the headliner and pulling interior panels (not ideal but not a challenge either)

[@CrazyGreek80]

Next time go with Maxxis Razor AT-811 in XL super light 3 peak rated and have a great aggressive look. If you don't need 8 ply 10 ply don't get it.

[@sperakos]

I've heard pretty good things about the Razor tires. I agree with sticking to lower ratings if it's not needed. I solo camp a lot and don't carry a full size spare so the thicker ply seemed like the best reason as a precautionary measure of not getting stuck with a flat in the middle of nowhere.

[@jonevancho]

With the K02 was there any rub or did you have to modify the wheel well

[@sperakos]

With a 225/65/17 KO2 I had no rub even at factory height. no rub with the lift either

[@diegomengotti]

Curious to see what attachment you used to delete the muffler. Thank you

[@sperakos]

Fabricated an exhaust tip that bolted up directly to the factory pipe using the existing gasket

[@thinker2328]

Which trim did you buy?

[@sperakos]

i opted for the premium. reasonable price point and didn’t feel the need to spend more on higher trims that came with parts i knew i was gonna swap out anyways

[@thinker2328]

​@@sperakos thanks!!

[@gj0628]

That big tent dint hurt your fuel economy over tires and rims

[@sperakos]

Surprisingly not. Going up 20 lbs per corner with wheels/tires is brutal on a car like this. The tent definitely seems like a sail, but rotational mass plays a big role when it comes to fuel economy. I removed the tent and only gained about 1 more mile per gallon.

[@saraaronzon4562]

What trim do you have?

[@sperakos]

Premium

[@wenzhankuang]

Hi, I have a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, and was thinking to add a wind deflectors rain guards (in-channel style) to all 4 side windows, unfortunately I could only found for year model 2023 and older model, no in-channel style for 2024. Have you ever found one? Please let me know.

[@sperakos]

Yes, Subaru makes these as well as some cheaper aftermarket options on Amazon

[@jonstoltz1849]

What trim and engine did you start with?

[@sperakos]

Premium trim with the 2.0L motor. Absolutely gutless but I added a pedal commander to help with pedal response and gear hunting, that’s helped a lot. Went with the premium cause of price point and what u got out of it. Most of the add-ons from the higher trims were things I knew I’d be swapping out so didn’t feel a need to spend more up front

[@NavUpNorth]

⁠@@sperakoslink to the commander?

[@iogogilby]

What model do you have??

[@sperakos]

premium

[@curtsuneson6161]

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