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  1. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    I'm looking to put 15" steelies on my 2003 Forester xs and was wondering if anyone has done this and if so have you run into any issues while doing so, cheers. (Edit) the size I'm looking at are 15x7 with a 0 offset. I know that the fitment really depends on the type of rim so I'm just curious...
  2. Offroad Fozzies
    Hello! We recently purchased a 2023 Forester to replace our aging CR-V as a commuter/long distance travel vehicle. Chose it because the RAV4s were too hard to get and Subarus were available quicker and at a cheaper price. Living in Colorado now, I've been wanting to do more trips into the...
  3. Offroad Fozzies
    Hello all, brand new to the forum as I grew up in a 1998 forester now that I've moved out I figured I'd return to my roots and I've just bought one sitting at 225k miles in good condition, (I assume HGs have been replaced already as there are no signs of issues). I love it stock but I want to...
  4. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    I'm thinking of getting a 235/75/15 tires for my SH5. Wheels are 8j and have -0 offset. Will the tires fit on it without any lift kits or it needs a lift?
  5. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    So where I live there aren't many fozzies and I'm having a real hard time finding any scrap bumpers if I want to cut one up to test different custom off road bumpers and whatnot. (At least not for less than $100) I was just wondering if people know what other subies bumpers may fit on the...
  6. Motor Conversions
    I have now a 201 but due to the lost horses over the years I’m looking for an power increase, and have found a 251 locally for a good price. Has anyone done a swap from a ej201 to an ej251? Is it hard or easy or not worth doing? Foz is used for all things, driving, hauling, light to mid...
  7. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Hello All! Recently bought an automatic 2005 Forester XS at the end of last year. It's my daily drive, however I live in the PNW and value off road capabilities so I was looking at doing some modifications to bolster it in that aspect. After reading posts on here I'm considering a 2 inch ADF...
  8. Lighting and Electrical
    I want to get some off-road lights rigged up on my Wilderness, but am having trouble coming up with a good mounting plan. Anyone mounted anything other than ditch lights on their SK? I have been searching in vain for a grille mounting solution, or even a way to mount a light bar in the small...
  9. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    Did anyone know what the largest tire (in hight) that I could fit on my Forester with a one inch lift. In either 215 or 205 and R15 it's currently running 205-70-r15. Thankyou.
  10. Offroad Fozzies
    Hey there! Just drove out to Utah this week to pick up a 2015 2.0 XT that's in great shape. I've been without a car ('08 4Runner) since the beginning of August from a hit and run. The previous owner definitely put a lot into this car and I'm looking for some advice on how to get it set up as is...
  11. Forester Shopping
    Hi all, I'm buying (or trying to anyway) a 2022 Forester. I'm choosing between the Premium and Sport trims. My only concern with the Sport, and I might be thinking too hard here, is that it won't be quite as good on bumpy dirt roads and light offroading (e.g. to get to campsites, etc) given...
  12. Brakes
    Hi subie owner, I'm currently modifying my sg forester for overlanding and im wanting to know what are the best brake rotors front/ rear and brake pads subie owners are using for there overland vehicles?
  13. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    What’s up everyone! So I’ve had my Ru for almost 2 years and this is the first time I’ve actually had it in snow, since it was in storage while I was overseas. Recently snowed here in Clarksville, TN and decided to go explore a some and test the waters with the Ru. I had a little difficulty...
  14. Eastern Forum
    Hello I’m a newbie to all of this and have been working on getting my SH forester ready for trails and such. Haven’t been to sure as if there is a club specifically for Subaru foresters off-road but I’ve been looking around if anyone could help ? I recently joined the eastern4wheelers club but...
  15. Offroad Fozzies
    Hey, I've had my 2004 fxs for almost a year and I love it. My biggest issues with it comes when I go off road. I'm not someone who goes rock crawling for fun but I do like to go camping, fishing, and shooting in remote areas and sometimes it is a pretty rough drive getting back there. I know...
  16. Motor Conversions
    Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum, and fairly inexperienced with subies. I have an 03 Forester XS with 143k miles on the original motor. I bought it pretty cheap ($2,500) with the intention of overlanding it. I noticed it's a bit sluggish during acceleration and on an incline. I've done the...
  17. Offroad Suspension
    I am new to this and was wondering if a 2.5" lift a decent Lift?
  18. New Member Introductions
    Hello guys i was hoping if someone could send me the dimensions for a 2 inch lift kit spacers for a subaru forester 2010 i am trying to build on since there is no shipping to my country lebanon hope that someone could assist me i need the exact dimensions for a 2 inch spacer front and back
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