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The car technically belongs to Cody Anderson who, as the name implies, is Patrick’s brother. It has been lifted an additional four inches over the factory one inch lift that the car came with. You can expect to receive a fast turnaround with craftsmanship beyond compare when you work with Andersen Industries. Our strength lies in our ability to respond quickly with innovative, cost-effective solutions for CNC metal fabrication, welding, and machining. We fabricate and manufacture custom and repetitive metal products from sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and structural steel shapes in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Patrick Anderson's Advice For Lifting Your Outback Wilderness
Submit a quote request for CNC machining and metal fabrication or contact us to discuss your project requirements. In my opinion, and the opinion of many other enthusiasts, the biggest drawback with the current model Subarus for offroading is the CVT transmission. They’re very efficient and smooth but they don’t give as much room for driver input and don’t take well to prolonged “abuse” on the trails. For this reason, it’s important to keep them maintained with regular fluid changes and even cooling mods when possible. They currently have a 3 inch cat back exhaust with 5 inch single can mufflers.
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When a vehicle gets lifted this high above stock, retaining rigidity around the various chassis components is important for proper handling and safety. Get your project or products shipped faster by working with a single, reliable source for design, engineering, and fabrication. We have the experience, equipment, facilities, manufacturing capacity, along with the passion to design and build high-quality parts, products, and equipment. Contact our team today to discuss your metal fabrication, welding, and machining needs. Patrick worked with the folks over at Nameless Performance to get an exhaust that would fit correctly after the lift.
TUBE & PIPE FABRICATION
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From small parts to large weldments, we have the equipment and expertise to machine your parts with extreme precision. Our CNC machining services include milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and boring of castings, forgings, and weldments made from carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastics. However, if your vehicle is out of warranty or if you don’t mind the risk, a bigger CVT cooler is a great way to keep the temps lower after a bigger tire installation. Having proper lighting while on the trails not only looks cool, but it provides a necessary level of visibility for navigating technical spots.
Custom Van Conversion Vs. Prefabricated Campervan
Patrick and Cody opted to use Diode Dynamics lights for the front light bar, ditch lights, and the rock lights in the wheel wells. Gear up your Toyota Highlander for off-road exploration with our high-performance adventuring products. From durable skid plates to specialized suspension components, enhance your journey with style and rugged reliability. We work with you closely through the initial stages of the design process to help you create the most innovative solution for your products. Using 3D solid modeling software for design and engineering, coupled with our expertise, we’ll help you optimize your design for manufacturability. It took Patrick weeks to build this lift kit by hand, but I think the final product has been well worth it.
A True Custom Experience
At ADF, nestled in Estacada, Oregon, our expertise lies in crafting premium Subaru lift kits and accessories, designed to unleash the untapped off-road potential of your Subaru. Our team's rich background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering, along with specialized knowledge in Subaru mechanics, fuels our commitment to innovation. We're constantly exploring new frontiers in product development, eager to bring our groundbreaking creations to Subaru enthusiasts around the world. In order to lift a Subaru correctly, the CV axles, control arms, driveline, and a slew of other components need to be kept within a certain margin of error compared to their stock location. In order to do this, the 3 inch front subframe spacers, 2.25 inch carrier bearing spacers, and the 5 inch rear multilink spacers all help to achieve optimal angles. One thing that I really like is how Patrick designed a long support bracket to tie in the front and back rear subframe spacers for additional structural integrity.
Roof Rack And Custom Fairing That Led To A World Famous Product
With the extra lighting, you can get a clear picture of any damage that may have occurred and see which parts need to be fixed without fumbling around with a flashlight. The large rally style lights up front are enough to see anywhere in the forest after dark. This can save you from accidentally driving into an unsafe portion of the trail.
Structural Steel Fabrication and Welding
Little things like these spacers and mounts are what often get overlooked when thinking about lifting a Subaru more than two inches. Most folks completely forget the extra work involved with lifting to three inches and above. But if you’re willing to put in the time to do it right, the finished product is awesome. You’ll also notice the grade 10 stainless steel bolts and powder coating that has been applied to the spacers. Since these components are in direct contact with the unibody, it’s important that they don’t rust and cause permanent damage to the car.
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You can get a feeling for how they will handle warranty claims if you have aftermarket parts on your car. For offroaders and “softroaders” alike, a good roof rack is arguably one of the most useful accessories. It’s an easy way to carry extra fuel on the trails, or safely store a shovel out of the main cabin.
Innovation and continuing to push the limits of the Subaru platform is what they seem to do best at ADF and this build further cements that reputation. I appreciate that Subaru has begun to cater to the large group of enthusiasts who have been offroading their cars for years by creating more trail-friendly vehicles. The Wilderness Edition is a step in the right direction and seeing people modifying them further is even more encouraging. If someone wants to install a bigger cooler, it may be wise to consult with your dealership first. Ask to speak with the Service Director if possible and explain that you want to make some improvements to the car’s reliability since you plan on driving it the way it was intended.
This Outback is lifted 5 inches over a stock Outback such as the Premium, and Limited trim levels since it still includes the longer struts that Subaru put on the Wilderness Edition. In order to do this without damaging the suspension and drivetrain components, Patrick custom designed a large number of vital parts. While some people might install them just for looks, I actually really like being able to see where the obstacles are under my car when I’m in rock gardens or other rugged sections of the trail. Your spotter can also use rock lights to determine how to properly guide you through difficult segments without damaging your undercarriage. Once the front subframe is lowered correctly, the transmission and driveline also need to follow suit. Pat fabbed up a custom transmission mount support bracket to replace the factory one and to allow the CVT to sit lower.
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