Cheap Subaru Off-Road Build : Tips From a Rebelle Rally Technician
Can you build a reliable off-road Subaru without spending a fortune?
Josh McWorthy, a 10-year Rebelle Rally tech, says yes. He took a $1,500 Forester, welded his own lift kit, sleeved $68 eBay struts, threw on used Outback wheels… and then spent thousands of miles ripping desert rally courses in it with no issue.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Josh built a lift from scrap steel at work
- Why reinforced eBay struts can survive serious offroad abuse
- DIY trailing arm spacers from Jeep JK control arms
- Bigger wheel and tire fitment
- Pirelli Scorpion AT performance in the desert
- The Rebelle Rally inside scoop and why Subarus are perfect for it
This is a legit budget Subaru that keeps up with trucks and side-by-sides in the dunes at speed without the fancy parts.
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