NAVIGATION:
2:22 Chapter 1: Prepping the vehicle for a solo overlanding trip
4:58 Chapter 2: Capturing the sunrise at the Trona Pinnacles
5:49 Chapter 3: 2-inch lift is put to the test in the Alabama Hills
12:32 Chapter 4: Frozen lake & waterfall at the Mt. Whitney Portal
17:19 Chapter 5: Adventuring to the Mines. lift kit tested again!
Description:
11-22-18: It’s Thanksgiving!!! Happy Gobble Gobble day! Here is a video of a very spontaneous trip to Lone Pine, CA. I’m loving my 2 inch lift more and more, and this trip proves that it can really come in handy. There is a reason why I went with a 2 inch instead of a 1 inch or 1.5 inch. From all the adventuring and overlanding I’ve been doing, I knew +2 more inches were needed to put my SJ (2014-2018) Forester in a good place to tackle some trails.
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*Update* THE WOBBLE/SHUDDERING/VIBRATING UPON ACCELERATION HAS BEEN RECTIFIED!!!! Nate at Jim's AutoService in Crestline, CA added a CVT spacer insert to fix the problem. THE INSERT MADE SOME OTHER CHANGES. One thing I notice is that my H-CVT transmission seems much more connected, It literally feels like I'm putting more power to the wheels. I'll have to do some 0-60 tests to confirm this, just take everything I say with a grain of salt, I'm just an observer.
I also took the girlfriend and a friend with a stock height 2017 Forester 2.5 to the mines (2nd time for me). So this is for all you stock height guys! With careful spotting, we got my friend up to that mine cave. Also, my Forester XT had an easier time, and I think it might have something to do with the transmission spacer. I'll update you guys in the next video!
have you guys reinforced the chassis in any way? If not you guys are in a world of hurt
Brake-lock AWD system, just steady the throttle with patience.
https://youtu.be/eHMbt6iCuWg
Rad vid, makes me look forward to my 2019 forester sport.
What hitch is this? Did you have to cut your bumper?
8:55 is why subaru needs to put a 9 speed in there cars and not a cvt the older forester made it with no issue.
22:00 your guides are are not your friends. LOL. What a great trip!!
How effective is the x drive ? there seems to be a lot of wheel spin. I tried an x3 on a minor cross axel, it performed worse than my hatch!
Why are you having the most trouble when you have the most power of those Subies?
Parts list link?
The caves are scarry.
Ive been thinking of getting a forester to get to these same spots! Mt. Whitney Portal looks magical. Ill take my Legacy up there any chance I can, but its way cool to see what is tucked back where my car cant get to. Thank you for the video!
It’s time to upgrade to Tacoma
Hey buddy. Do you know what song you used at 12:45? Love it, and I’m trying to find it on BenSound.com but I’m not having luck. Thank you! -Chris (2019 Outback)
Jeep rubicon 2 door better my friend
FIRST GEN FORESTER FTW!
So do you think you needed the 2 inch lift?
Love how the guys voice jumped up like 8 octaves and he sounds like a bitch. Is your brake on or something
Gotta show some Foz love bro! Great vid!
Cvts suckkkk
Any with manual transmission? Just curious since I have 2018 manual.
Just got a 2015 forester and I can't wait to pimp it up (offroad tires, lights, lift, etc…) I got a forester because not only does it have a good rep history but also for the MPGs. Yes there's the Toyota's and Jeep's but none have me the MPGs well except the new hybrid Rav4 that looks awesome but it's a bit pricey
Why not get a 4runner?
Sorry I love my XT. Its so fast on pavement. I like to keep my 30K car on clean roads. I use a real truck called a tundra to go in the woods
That music is terrible
You know, these roads would be easy in a jeep Wrangler.
The the sf5 have a Vlog channel or social media?
They're so many brain dead people in this comment section
How the lift been treating you? Was it worth it and if so or if not do you have any recommendations or regrets?
https://youtu.be/KXAKVyKYJBw
I'm proud of my SG9. You guys are amazing
JonDz where did she get her baddie decal on her Subaru?!?!? Best one I've seen so far! Want to put a black one on my white Sub!
R.I.P. CVT
I own an SH9, love my Fozzy to bits 😀
Do you ever worry about Carbon monoxide poising in the caves? Especially with the cars running.
I was enjoying watching this, 14:13 made me hit that Like!
Hello, I have been following your channel I think since you started it, and I have enjoyed seeing how it has evolved. Would you be so kind as to do your best to answer a question for me? I have a 2015 Forester 2.0XT Touring low mileage that I bought a year ago to replace my 2013 gutless Crosstrek 5 speed manual. My off-roading will be done on my feet or my mountain bike, so the Forester just has to look good getting to trail head. On the Forest XT that you had, you were running Yokohama Geolandar's. I understand this will be a hard question to answer, but how much do you think those tires increased the road noise inside the car? Thank you for your help. Brian
Considering going from my current 1inch lift to a 2 in lift on my 2015 Forester 2.5. I installed the 2 in lift and found that, when the suspension was at full droop, the tierod impact the sway bar when the steering wheel is turned around half lock. Did you have any issues with your sway bars or tie rods after the lift?
You can see the difference between the cvt transmission and the 4eat transmission, the cvt locks up where as the 4eat does not hmmm interesting
How do I join a band of Foresters on offroading adventures and plz don't say Facebook groups