DirtSubies

Lifted Imports

An offroad-focused podcast looking into the world of lifted Subarus. Featuring stories from vehicle owners and insights from the creators of some of our favorite parts in the off-road Subie industry. Join us as we explore trails, talk shop, and celebrate the adventure-driven Subaru community.

  1. 1 hr ago ·  Video

    Yes, You Can Take a Subaru Off-Road Without a Lift

    You don't need a huge lift or a crazy Subaru build to get off the pavement and start exploring.  In this episode of the DirtSubies Podcast, I'm hanging out with my good friend Kris (@kris_pnw) to talk about his experience exploring the Pacific Northwest in Subarus. Kris currently drives a 2018 Outback that isn't running a traditional lift kit, but that hasn't stopped him from getting out on forest roads, exploring the mountains, pushing through deep snow, camping, and putting some serious miles on the car.  We talk about his current Outback setup, the Forester he owned before it, tires, recovery gear, camping equipment, skid plates, and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. We also get into his experiences on the Washington Backroad Discovery Route, exploring the Olympic Mountains, and a recent 2,000+ mile road trip through Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.  More than anything, this conversation is a good reminder that you don't need to spend thousands of dollars modifying your Subaru before you start using it. A decent set of tires, some basic recovery gear, and a willingness to get out there can take you a surprisingly long way.  Kris is also a close friend of mine, so naturally we get sidetracked, tell some stories, and goof off along the way.  Follow Kris: Instagram & TikTok: @kris_pnw  Support the companies that support DirtSubies:  Anderson Design & Fabrication (ADF) Subaru lift kits, skid plates, suspension parts, and off-road accessories that I've personally used for years. https://awdadventure.com Use code DIRTSUBIES for 5% off   MeLe Design Firm Performance battery mounts, lightweight batteries, and other parts I've used in my Subaru builds for over 5 years now. https://meledesignfirm.com Use code DIRTSUBIES for 10% off  Thanks for watching! #Subaru #SubaruOutback #OffRoadSubaru #Overlanding #DirtSubies

    Yes, You Can Take a Subaru Off-Road Without a Lift
  2. 11 Mar ·  Video

    Cory Almost Blew Up His New Subaru Forester Wilderness

    In this episode I sit down with Cory (aka @sk8foz) to talk about his 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness build, how he got into the Subaru off-road scene, and the lessons he learned along the way. Like a lot of people, Cory had no idea the lifted Subaru community even existed when he bought the car. Shortly after he was already on the trail scraping the bumper, overheating the car, and figuring things out as he went. We get into: • His Forester Wilderness build• Spacer lift vs coilovers• Falken Wildpeak tire choice• Skid plates and protection mods• The $1200 roof box mistake• Night runs and ditch lights• CVT limitations off-road• The Subaru off-road community in SoCal If you're thinking about modifying a Forester Wilderness, Crosstrek, or Outback, there are some great takeaways here — especially if you're new to off-roading like Cory was. I'd also like to mention that Cory has done volunteer work/donated to the following organizations: National Alopecia Areata Foundation naaf.org and also with @dadirtyroos doing cleanup events at the Nevada Desert Wildlife Preserve. Follow Cory:Instagram: @sk8foz SponsorsHuge thanks to the companies that support the podcast. Anderson Design & FabricationLift kits, suspension parts, and Subaru off-road accessories https://awdadventure.comUse code DIRTSUBIES for 5% off MeLe Design FirmPerformance battery mounts and lightweight batteries for enthusiast builds https://meledesignfirm.comUse code DIRTSUBIES for 10% off

    Cory Almost Blew Up His New Subaru Forester Wilderness

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An offroad-focused podcast looking into the world of lifted Subarus. Featuring stories from vehicle owners and insights from the creators of some of our favorite parts in the off-road Subie industry. Join us as we explore trails, talk shop, and celebrate the adventure-driven Subaru community.

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