Yes I’m a big fan of the improved clearance these bad boys give ya! And it has the mount but no lighting hookups, I’ve been running it for almost 2 years without and even when I’ve been pulled over for other things I’ve never had issues with the lack of lights
Nice Trek I also have a 1st gen and I just adapted a jeep Smitty billt bumper to mine and it has a tire carrier built in. I have tried towing but I am going to try. What axles do you use?
Personally I think it’s the most capable Subaru, best power to weight ratio between it and forester, and a better gearing than the outback, with a few mods it’s going to be a beast off-road!
Does that 2.4 liter really have the power to pull those BIG wheels?? Seems to me it's UNDERPOWERED as stock-much less built like that.. LOOKS good- how does it do???
So the crosstrek originally comes with an NA 2.0, I did swap in an NA 2.5 outback motor in though which helps for sure to keep this car driveable! The turbo 2.4 is a wrx and outback motor that pushes 260 give or take up, a huge boost over na, and those vehicles really have some get up even with the tires, wilderness outback especially
Every time I’ve gone to F44s website to get this front bumper it always says it’s sold out idk why but I’d love this bumper for mine instead of the simple pods I have on right now
@@slt_trek thank you! I was thinking of doing it the last time I checked it out but never got too it and wanted to learn more and look around before settling on just one
Best vehicle!! Didn’t know you could tow that much. Impressive as always 🏆🥇 here’s to another 180000 miles of videos
I think this bumper would fit on my 2016 forrester
That entry and and exit angle is 🔥! Do you have a light for your license plate, what's the wiring like?
Yes I’m a big fan of the improved clearance these bad boys give ya! And it has the mount but no lighting hookups, I’ve been running it for almost 2 years without and even when I’ve been pulled over for other things I’ve never had issues with the lack of lights
I think I am sold on this. Asside from cutting the body, are they any other mods needed for installation for the rear bumper?
You gotta trim the wheel well liner too but otherwise it’s bolt on! Super simple and with 2 or 3 people installs a breeze ❤
Nice Trek I also have a 1st gen and I just adapted a jeep Smitty billt bumper to mine and it has a tire carrier built in. I have tried towing but I am going to try. What axles do you use?
I run oreilys front axles that I replace under warranty regularly, and oem in the rear as they tend to last longer
Awesome. What do you think of the new Crosstrek wilderness
Personally I think it’s the most capable Subaru, best power to weight ratio between it and forester, and a better gearing than the outback, with a few mods it’s going to be a beast off-road!
I’m getting mine next week can’t wait!!
you crosstrek is amazing; its a tank what is the weight of the front bumper ?
It’s give or take 100 lbs plus the weight of winch and lights, probably 160lbs total
Where at in the PNW? I’m in Oregon and this is my next car. Really wanting to do something similar
Washington I see lol commented before watching through
Lol, yea I’m up in the Seattle area!
Does that 2.4 liter really have the power to pull those BIG wheels?? Seems to me it's UNDERPOWERED as stock-much less built like that.. LOOKS good- how does it do???
So the crosstrek originally comes with an NA 2.0, I did swap in an NA 2.5 outback motor in though which helps for sure to keep this car driveable! The turbo 2.4 is a wrx and outback motor that pushes 260 give or take up, a huge boost over na, and those vehicles really have some get up even with the tires, wilderness outback especially
What does lifting it do to stressing the CV joints?
Wears then out faster than normal
Every time I’ve gone to F44s website to get this front bumper it always says it’s sold out idk why but I’d love this bumper for mine instead of the simple pods I have on right now
You email Randy at F44 to ask to be put on the waitlist. Should be about a 2-3 month wait
@@slt_trek thank you! I was thinking of doing it the last time I checked it out but never got too it and wanted to learn more and look around before settling on just one
what suspension are you running?
I’m running raceworks coilovers, I’ll be making a full video on that soon so keep an eye out! 😊
Did you increase the height on this?
Yes, it’s lifted about 3 to 4 inches, I’ll be doing a video on suspension in the coming month or so