Subaru Outback Wilderness OEM Mud Flaps installation Tips (no instructions, no problem)

[@maximefortin2292]

Just installed mine on OBW 24 in less than 10 minutes because of this video 😊 The funny thing is that the dealer would charged me 30minutes to do this… Thanks buddy 👍

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

You are very welcome!! Glad I was able to help and surprised they didn't charge arm and a leg for this. LoL 😆

[@jimbrown7261]

I just installed a set on my 2024 OBW. It came with the mud guards but I wanted the full size flaps. Mine had sheet metal screws into the clips already so I just reused them. The only push fittings I needed to used were the two that held the rear flap to the metal adapter. That one was confusing to me too. I’m so glad you posted this video rewind and look at my parts while watching helped a lot. Thank you!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

glad I was able to help out!~ I am surprised that Subaru did not include an installation manual.

[@FillingPassports]

Thank you. My flaps came with no instructions. The front flaps were obvious but the back flaps had me puzzled.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Glad I was able to help~!

[@Doc1855]

We bought aftermarket mud flaps for our Outback. They fit perfectly & we saved over $50

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

That is great to know! ~

[@bearswinful]

Which ones did you go with?

[@Doc1855]

@@bearswinful They’re made by Weather Tech. They fit perfectly with the body lines and the holes are in the right places. They’re about 3.5-4” below the bottom of the car. They’re equivalent to the Subaru Wilderness edition mud flaps. I paid $114 for a set of 4, screws included. You can also get floor mats for front and rear in black, grey or tan. I also bought the window vents. I think I paid $60-70 for them. We bought a bug shield from Weather Tech as well. The dash cover I bought from Dash Topper. The interior on our Outback is Ivory, so I bought a light tan dash cover for it. I then had it pinstriped with the interior color. Sadly I’ll have to go through Subaru to buy the body side mounding and door edge guards. I go to Weather Tech for almost everything I need. They also have the rubber floor mat for the cargo area if your Subie didn’t come with it.

[@bearswinful]

@@Doc1855 thank you!

[@Doc1855]

@@bearswinful You bet. Enjoy your day and Be Blessed !

[@dsher503]

Got a quote of 80 dollars for dealership to do this. NO thanks! Really appreciate you making videos like this!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Oh, WoW! That's the worst I've heard so far.. 😕 I hope my video helps~

[@HomicidalJose]

Thank you! I was looking for this exact video.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

You are welcome 😊 I am glad I could help out in the community

[@michellesawyer1873]

Thanks for this video! Made installing mine super easy and saved me some time trying to figure things out.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hi Michelle. I am glad I could be of help. Did yours not come with instructions as well?

[@michellesawyer1873]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO It did not. I was surprised there were no instructions. Hence why your video was super helpful. :)

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@michellesawyer1873 I see. yeah, I was also surprised when I didn't see any instructions as well. but either way, we got it installed.~

[@13jeffandtrish]

Thank you I have OEM flaps for my BRZ and I couldn't figure out the metal brackets.

[@briantodd4887]

Hey! Hope all is well. I’ll be getting my OBW Friday. Can’t wait. I had the factory put the flaps on but I am wondering if only two come in a box? On Subaru website it shows two flaps for 140.00. Did you have to order two sets? Are the rear and fronts same sizing? Thanks for any input! I sure hope four come in a set! Lol 😂

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

That is great to here!! and early welcome to the Subi Family!! I am very excited for you. and don't worry, all four flaps come in one box.

[@briantodd4887]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO Many thanks!! I’m definitely excited but not looking forward to the negotiations with sales guy! Lol. Just curious, since you went through the sale/ finance process, did you feel that any of the extended warranties, coating, gap insurance, etc is really worth it? I’ve been looking at many videos and they all seem to say that it isn’t worth the money. You’ve been a great ambassador for Subie OBW owners and we appreciate your content! Keep it up 👍 I’m already in the process of determining which mods are essential! Being in hot and humid Charleston SC, I may need to go with the tint job. Max tint here is 27%. Are you happy with the percentages you chose for different windows? Was it a ceramic tint? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks 😊

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@briantodd4887 me neither but these days, if you pay MSRP, you got a great deal!! LOL and I never get extended warranty on any of the cars or the coating. but gap insurance I do. it's not much but it will cover you in case of totaling the car. I am very happy with the percentage I went because my other cars, had darker tints and I couldn't see out during the night time and it kinda bothered me. also if you live in a hot climate, you should consider getting a ceramic tint. ceramic tint has higher UV protection and blocks heat compared to reg dye tint!! it's a must have.

[@briantodd4887]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO Good news and bad! The car salesman picked me up in my new car to drive back to dealership to officially purchase and sign. While driving to the dealer someone rear ends us causing an accident. Fortunately everyone was fine and the dealers car insurance covered the damage since it wasn’t technically mine yet! The salesman then calls back and gave me another offer on another OBW same features. So, fingers crossed I can get the new one tomorrow! All good things come to those who wait 😂

[@Its.melvin]

Were the back ones difficult to screw with the tire in the way?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

No not at all

[@louralumpkin8616]

Thanks for the video!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

you are welcome. just glad I could help out the community.

[@Mike_44]

Will these fit on the Premium model? I was thinking of getting Rally mud flaps, but these OEM Wilderness ones look very nice!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I don't think so. The mounting brackets on the rear should be different.. not 100% tho.

[@Mike_44]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO Ok. Ty

[@jacqueslefrancois6486]

Belle vidéo ! Avez vous le numéro de model pour un Outback de base 2018 ?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you and I don't think it will fit non-wilderness outback.

[@GIXXXXERMAN]

Wonder if these will fit the 2023 Outback Wilderness, which I have yet to take ownership of lol. Would be nice to go ahead and order them so I would already have them when the vehicle arrived if they fit.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hello, 2023 outback wildernss body has not been changed so it should will work. when is the arrival date?

[@gdizzle12]

Are you still using these mud flaps? How have they held up? I am debating between these ones and the rally armor ones ?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Yes I am. They are holding up just fine.

[@ZzmaerD]

How are they holding up? The only thing I'm worried that since it's holding on by plastic clips it might come off. I've been using rally armor mud flaps and they use screws to hold it in place and they never came off on me once. Debating what I should go for before I preorder my 23 outback wilderness.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hello DreamzZ, the mud flaps been holding up great! It's been rubbing agints the tires but still holding up! I did make a update video regarding the rubbing and mud flaps here kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5-snKGmhJunptE and you can see that it's been through tuff times but still holding up👍

[@jlwade87]

If they do get caught you wouldn't want them to rip off the plastic on the car too

[@mharkins84]

Thanks!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

No problem!

[@amtrobia]

Will these mudflaps fit on the non-wilderness outback?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I don't think the mounting holes will line up but I could be wrong. maybe someone else here that tried it could answer your question better than I can.

[@victorparadise5878]

Dope video!!!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you!

[@petrrichter898]

Anyone try these mud flaps Wilderness on non-wilderness Outback ?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

anyone?

[@danealexander7888]

Have you noticed any increased wind noise or flapping during highway driving? Also any noticeable mpg decrease?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hello Dane. Non at all.

[@danealexander7888]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO ok good to know. Trying to choose between these mud flaps and the lower profile splash guards

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@danealexander7888 I highly recommend these mud flaps.

[@alfredoavalos457]

Do you have a link for these oem wilderness mudflaps?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hello Alfredo, sure do. www.subarupartscorp.com/p/Subaru__Outback/Mud-Flaps---Wilderness/105549720/J101SAN400.html?partner=googlebase_adwords&kwd=&origin=pla&device=m&userLocation=9033502&kwd=&matchtype=&device=m&network=g&userLocation=9033502&googleCampaignID=1661958189&googleAdGroupID=63893859077&googleAdID=320211849007&googleExtensionID=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnbmaBhD-ARIsAGTPcfX1IsB52uHWt4F67Ygm5WhIBGZ45Ei29shvUndLmeUq_qNE4rkRnC0aAqI7EALw_wcB They are sold by the dealership so sometimes shoping around that is closer to you would be better cause less shipping charge. Part number you want to search for is J101SAN400. Let me know if you have any other questions ~

[@Set_your_handle77]

Wonder if these are the same available for the Forester...

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

it has a different part number Part Number: J101SSJ500 but i am pretty sure installation should be very similar

[@Set_your_handle77]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO Cool. Thanks for the video.

[@clowd9931]

Will these fit for the 2024 Crosstrek wilderness?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I don't think so. CTW should have there own Mud flaps

[@ThiccHungDaddy]

I had my GBI god cards graded by CGC and one had a big scratch on the front of the slab which was there in their scans on site as well. They DID however let me send it back for a reslab for no cost. So that was nice!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I don't know what all that means but it sounds like it turn out well for you.

[@Scybren]

I came here for the install video but I think that guy is talking about trading cards like for MTG.

[@tbaylo4034]

Just did my 24 OBW. It’s even easier because the front uses screws that I reused after removing the smaller hard plastic splash guards. Only had to use a very small screw in one on each side for the rear.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Nice!!

[@robferrara7144]

Great video. 2 questions for you. Is this the correct Part Number: J101SAN400? Also, all four mud flaps came with the order right? Just want to make sure I don’t have to get 2 sets. Thanks!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hello Rob. To answer your questions, Yes and Yes~

[@godwhomismike]

Thank you for the video. I ordered a 2024 Crosstrek Limited, and the dealership wanted about $375 for the Subaru mudflaps including them installing them. I am just going to order them from a discount Subaru parts online store, and install them myself in their lot when I pick them up and save myself nearly $200. Howe are yours holding up after 10 months?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

WoW!! That's insane!! Extra 275.00 for installing these that takes about 5 min? Dealer rip.off is real! LoL. And it's still holding up great! Even with all thr off roading adventures I do, I am very happy with them.

[@weeklywash]

So I have the 20mm Spacers on my outback XT. I don't have mud flaps. Do you think the panels with suffer scratches from stuff coming off the tires?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I don't think so. I scrub because I have larger tires too.

[@joker2100]

I just installed with your instructions. However, the manual shows the recycled pin on the bracket for the rear flap is supposed to go on the most back position. I tried both ways, and your method is more secure fitment. Perhaps the manual is wrong.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

glad my method is more securely placed. and they have a manual now? that's good to know.

[@joker2100]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO www.subarupartspros.com/docs/J101SAN400.pdf

[@JohnDoe-yh9gi]

Any idea of it would fit non wilderness outback?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

hmm, not 100% sure. The front wouldn't be an issue but the rear might since the bumper is different. but I wouldn't be surprised if it does fit.

[@szf2316]

Thanks for your video, at least save me 1 hour to install these, and finish the whole process in 20 mins after I can replay every frame in my head😂 I do have a question tho, for the front pairs screw -ins, it seems for me that they can never reach the end. do you have the same situation? Thanks!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

You are welcome! Mine didn't come with instructions so it was a guessing game so I figured I would share it with you guys. And I have not had your situation happen to me but to insert them, I just pushed them in

[@DopamineDiff]

Just installed this on my ‘23 Outback Premium, unfortunately holes didn’t line up on the top back and I had to drill some

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Really? Wow that is interesting. It's crazy they would make different holes for different models.

[@warnockdan1]

Thank you very helpful I could not figure out how that bracket mounted.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Welcome, I'm just glad I could help out the community 🙏

[@michaelstenhjem8086]

The only plastic screws clips I could get to fit on the front were the bottom inside. Maybe something changed on the 2025? It was getting dark, might try it again in the daytime

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hmm that I can't give you an answer because I have not tried on the 25s

[@mattvogelsong8460]

I bought the rally armor ones the day after delivery. I really wish this was an option at the time. The rally armor ones are nice but fit like poo poo and were kind of a pita. I might have to try these. Where did you get these? Your dealer or subarupartsdirect?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thanks Matt for your comment. I purchased them from online subaru parts dealers. I searched for the best price between them.

[@jamesbryant7050]

Thanks. Very helpful. Also, I have 245/6517 falken wildpeaks on my 2023 wilderness and these flaps clear

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Nice! That is good to hear, and are you running the factory OBW wheels or after market?

[@jamesbryant7050]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO factory. I like your LPs though! Do they have more offset than OEM?

[@Daniel-Weaver]

@@jamesbryant7050 We just put that same tire on a second set of factory wheels. Looks great and no rubbing. We put Hakkepelita 10 stud tires on the factory wheels that came with the car. Awesome traction and no rubbing. Looks great also.

[@johnvanwriter9124]

Great video! Thanks for the help!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you. Glad I could be of help.

[@retinarental1603]

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[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

The whole video is a tip~

[@retinarental1603]

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