Wagonofdoom - 2015 Outback Overlander
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grantwilson
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i love my outback. There are growing pains because i am feeling out a brand new chassis and a complete redesign from subauru, but its getting easier as i break and build it better
Phoenix
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You sound like a Jeep owner. The fact that you are doing this in a Subaru only raises my level of respect for what you are doing. Also makes me smile as my wife wants an Outback as her next vehicle.
grantwilson
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for the record...i was a jeep owner
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thats mount fuji in the back
and a host of other extremely modified cars
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so when i say ill break it and build it better, i actually do mean it.
Which also leads me to this weekend/weeks project.
Rear tire carrier. Tire will be offest to passenger side. Two water cans will be mounted to the left of it. the span is roughly 51" from corner to corner. This is the first bar. A 10* roughly sweep back to wrap around the hatch curve.
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2x2 x1/8 for structure
using hte AtoZ tire swingout kit
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_97T5620 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_9277 by Grant Wilson, on Flickrthats mount fuji in the back
and a host of other extremely modified cars
IMG_0160 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_9895 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_8951 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_0913 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_9357 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_4066 by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_9596 by Grant Wilson, on Flickrmiatafrontside.jpg by Grant Wilson, on FlickrUntitled by Grant Wilson, on FlickrIMG_0187 by Grant Wilson, on Flickrso when i say ill break it and build it better, i actually do mean it.
Which also leads me to this weekend/weeks project.
Rear tire carrier. Tire will be offest to passenger side. Two water cans will be mounted to the left of it. the span is roughly 51" from corner to corner. This is the first bar. A 10* roughly sweep back to wrap around the hatch curve.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr2x2 x1/8 for structure
using hte AtoZ tire swingout kit
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TE37's on a Jeep. Sexy. Nice resume of modified tuners!
Oh yeah, almost forgot: a wonderfully built Outback. It's nice to see them lifted and doing what they were meant for. Any chance of that waggy tire carrier getting buttoned up? Watching that vid earlier made me cringe a bit seeing it wobble so much offroad. Seems it needs more lateral support than a single hitch mount. Perhaps a dual hitch mount it with dual pivots to retain the hinging fold-down design aspect and stock bumper? Just a thought.
Oh yeah, almost forgot: a wonderfully built Outback. It's nice to see them lifted and doing what they were meant for. Any chance of that waggy tire carrier getting buttoned up? Watching that vid earlier made me cringe a bit seeing it wobble so much offroad. Seems it needs more lateral support than a single hitch mount. Perhaps a dual hitch mount it with dual pivots to retain the hinging fold-down design aspect and stock bumper? Just a thought.
grantwilson
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im actually just started the process of a swingout carrier lol. should be done this week barring time allowance
bradze
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i really like your outback, i saw your video on jalopnik and just found this site. i have an '11 outback, and you gave me some great ideas. i especially need a winch and i dig the roof rack you made. here's a pic of mine from labor day weekend, my daughter and slept in the back and the dog slept in the front seat.
i broke an axle last summer so i don't offroad much anymore.
i broke an axle last summer so i don't offroad much anymore.
grantwilson
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working on the tire carrier. this will be the bar with all the stuff mounted to it
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and then the main support bar nestled into the bumper support
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Skrewball
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Cool build!
Not knocking your work, but you'd be better off not grinding down most of those welds. I understand there are some that need to be ground down for fitment, but if you can avoid grinding them smooth, you'll end up with much stronger joints. Just trying to be helpful, not hurtful!
Not knocking your work, but you'd be better off not grinding down most of those welds. I understand there are some that need to be ground down for fitment, but if you can avoid grinding them smooth, you'll end up with much stronger joints. Just trying to be helpful, not hurtful!
grantwilson
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I wont grind any that are behind the bumper. the major structure (load bearing areas) I will have welded by a shop. my little lincoln cant handle the really really thick stuff. So ill have someone with the proper machine take care of it. Ill just do a tack to set it and let them do the rest. I only ground down the center joint on the curved bar.
Ooh I see what you're doing there. Looking forwards to the completed result!
grantwilson
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soooo i did some more things
getting the heavy welding done at work for all the joints, bearings and bearing post then i can build out the spare tire holder and water can portion hopefully in time for Overland expo east
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getting the heavy welding done at work for all the joints, bearings and bearing post then i can build out the spare tire holder and water can portion hopefully in time for Overland expo east
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grantwilson
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and yes, the hinge and lock joint both clear the hatch
WashingtonTaco
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Sweet build! What did all the mods do to your MPG?
grantwilson
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on trips I average 22-25 depending on terrain
grantwilson
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So. swingout is done MINUS the water can holder. just need 3 bolts to mount the wheel and its all done. I still need to figure out what im going to do about a water carrier. Anyone wanna contribute a two can idea?
After VT ill have it powdercoated. ill just spraypaint it for that.
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proposed mock up
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im no pro, but it will work id say
After VT ill have it powdercoated. ill just spraypaint it for that.
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Looks pretty darn great if you ask me! 