Best products from r/battlewagon
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1. Nilight 20Inch 420w Triple Row Flood Spot Combo 42000LM Bar With Heavy Duty Wiring Harness for Off Road Lights, 2 Years Warranty
- Super brightness: Combo beam with triple row and nest reflector cup design in the middle for extreme light efficiency
- Upgrading reflector cup: the broad reflective plate on both sides allows multi-angle refraction, ideal for ambient illumination
- Adjustable mounting bracket: the bracket can be adjusted and slid, offering convenience to adjust position flexibly when needed
- High performance: IP67 waterproof rate, efficient cooling, die-cast aluminum alloy housing, over 30, 000 hours lifespan
- Package includes: 1PC 20 Inch 420w LED light bar and Wiring Harness
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2. HELLA 005750952 500 Series Driving Lamp Kit
- All HELLA 500 Series lamps use bonded glass lenses, high-impact black ABS housings and aluminum vapor-coated reflectors for rugged construction and long-lasting durability over any terrain
- The HELLA 500 Series lamps' driving beam pattern is designed to work with the factory headlamps to provide the best possible visibility for increased driver safety and comfort with less eye fatigue under any driving conditions whether on or off road
- 6.88 inch high x 6.38 inch wide x 2.63 inch diameter
- Kit includes two 500 Series halogen driving lamps, two white protective stone shields with HELLA logo, two H3 12V/55W bulbs, 1 complete plug and play wiring harness, 1 illuminated switch, 1 relay, and step-by-step mounting instructions
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3. CURT 18117 21 x 37-Inch Roof Rack Extension for CURT Rooftop Cargo Carrier 18115, Black
- EXTENSION. This cargo carrier extension is designed to be used in combination with the CURT car roof rack carrier #18115 (sold separately). It installs easily and increases the usable square footage from 11 sq. ft. to nearly 17 sq. ft
- ENHANCED SECURITY. This rooftop cargo carrier extension has 4-inch high walls to keep items securely in place during travel
- EASY TO USE. Adding cargo space to your vehicle is easy with this extension and the rooftop cargo carrier #18115 (not included). It frees up the inside of your vehicle for other cargo or passengers
- UNIVERSAL FIT. Once installed on the rooftop cargo carrier #18115, the extended carrier securely attaches to most roof rack rails, using simple, universal brackets. This extension piece assembles quickly with no additional hardware needed
- DURABLE BUILD. This roof rack basket extension is constructed from tubular steel to promote high strength and a lightweight design. It is also finished with an E-coat and carbide black powder coat for long-lasting corrosion resistance
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4. All-Weather Mono Trumpet Horn Speaker - 5” Portable PA Speaker with 8 Ohms Impedance & 25 Watts Peak Power - 180 Degree Swiveling Adjustable Bracket for Easy Maneuverability - Pyle PSP8
- LOUD AND CLEAR SOUND: This compact mono trumpet speaker is a perfect tool if you want to make your voice audio or music louder. It features 8 ohm impedance and 112bd output, making it ideal for outdoor and indoor spaces
- GREAT FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Efficient enough to achieve your desired response, this 5” power horn speaker can amplify up to 450~5,000hz. Easily mount on the roof or under the car hood
- 15 WATT PEAK POWER: This heavy duty high powered cb radio pa speaker features 8 watts rms nominal power and 15 watts peak maximum power so you can amplify your sound with clarity and achieve your desired loudness
- ADJUSTABLE BRACKET: The horn speaker can be bent and adjusted. For easy maneuverability, the 5-inch ABS horn is equipped with a 180 degree swiveling adjustable mounting brackets
- WIRING INCLUDED: A 10-inch pre-wired cord with 3.5mm mono connector is included to make installation easier. The power horn only weighs 0.93 lbs. and comes with a one-year warranty.
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5. MegaBrand N1 4" Burnt Tip Muffler Exhaust 2.5" Inlet Universal
- MegaBrand MUFFLER/EXHAUST REMOVABLE SILENCER SOME CARS REQUIRE WELDING
- Made of high quality T-304 stainless steel ( light weight design )
- Includes removable silencer OUTLET TIP 4", INLET TIP 2.5"
- LENGTH: 18X6X6" ; WEIGHT: 4lb 6.5oz Muffler - Quality aftermarket performance part
- MegaBrand MUFFLER
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6. CURT 11318 Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Select Subaru Impreza, Saab 9-2X
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. With a strong, welded steel build, this class 1 hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 200 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- HIGHLY VERSATILE. Add useful, versatile towing options to your vehicle with this class 1 trailer hitch. It provides a standard 1-1/4-inch x 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch, allowing you to tow a small trailer or mount a cargo carrier or bike rack
- DUAL-COAT FINISH. For industry-leading rust, chip and UV resistance inside and out, this aftermarket tow hitch kit is submersed in a liquid A-coat and co-cured with a durable black powder coat finish
- EASY INSTALLATION. This class 1 hitch is designed to factory fit select model years of the Subaru Impreza and Saab 9-2X
- TESTED FOR SAFETY. Each CURT class 1 trailer hitch design is thoroughly tested, using real vehicles in real-world conditions. Our hitches are tested to SAE J684 specifications for safety on the road ahead
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7. Reese Towpower 7020500 1-1/4" to 2" Receiver Adapter - 6" Long
1-1/4 inch to 2 inches receiver adapter6 inches in lengthEnables a 1-1/4 inch receiver to fit popular 2 inch accessories such as bike and cargo carriers
8. Apex DRH-2 1-1/4" to 2" Towing Hitch Receiver Extension Rise or Drop Adapter
Extends 2" Class III/IV hitch receivers for towing and accessory racks4.5" rise or drop depending on orientation500 lb. Tongue weight/5,000 lb. towing capacity6.75" pin hole extension distanceHeavy duty steel construction with a black paint finish
9. CURT 11120 Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Select Subaru Impreza
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. With a strong, welded steel build, this class 1 hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 200 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- HIGHLY VERSATILE. Add useful, versatile towing options to your vehicle with this class 1 trailer hitch. It provides a standard 1-1/4-inch x 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch, allowing you to tow a small trailer or mount a cargo carrier or bike rack
- DUAL-COAT FINISH. For industry-leading rust, chip and UV resistance inside and out, this aftermarket tow hitch kit is submersed in a liquid A-coat and co-cured with a durable black powder coat finish
- EASY INSTALLATION. This class 1 hitch is designed to factory fit select model years of the Subaru Impreza
- TESTED FOR SAFETY. Each CURT class 1 trailer hitch design is thoroughly tested, using real vehicles in real-world conditions. Our hitches are tested to SAE J684 specifications for safety on the road ahead
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10. CURT 31006 24-Inch High Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount for 2-inch Receiver
- VERSATILE. This spare tire mount has slotted holes and a 24-inch height to fit a wide range of tire and wheel sizes (tire mounting hardware not included)
- STANDARD FIT. This trailer hitch spare tire mount is equipped with a standard 2-inch shank to fit any industry-standard 2-inch x 2-inch trailer hitch receiver (hitch pin sold separately)
- FRONT OR REAR. This trailer hitch accessory can be mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle, wherever a standard 2-inch receiver is properly installed
- SOLID STRENGTH. This receiver hitch spare tire mounting bracket is constructed from steel to provide dependable strength for miles to come.CURT hitches are welded using manual and robotic processes for speed and precision
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting protection against the elements, this trailer hitch wheel mount is shielded in a durable black powder coat finish
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11. StowAway Hitch Tightener, Anti-Rattle Stabilizer for 2 Inch and 1.25 Inch Hitches. Made in USA with a.
- Hitch tightener prevents rattling, wobbling, rocking and hitch movement for cargo carriers, hitch racks, bike racks and trailer ball mount brands such as Thule, Rola, Yakima, Inno, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese and StowAway
- Includes a heavy-duty stainless steel U-bolt and thick powder coated plate that will stand up to all weather conditions and loads. Easy installation by sliding the U-bolt over the stinger, sliding the tightener plate into the bolt, and tightening it in place with the included hardware, can be mounted from the bottom if hitch ground clearance is low
- Hitch tightener is compatible with all hitch brands, including Curt, Blue Ox, Hidden Hitch and U-Haul, among others, and hitch classes I, II, III, and IV (1, 2, 3 and 4), both 2” and 1.25” models, ideal for hitches on SUV’s, vans, trucks, RV’s, sedans and trailers.
- Original anti-rattle hitch tightener design is proven to be one of the strongest and most effective on the market
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12. END OF ROAD Original Quick Fist Clamp for mounting tools & equipment 1" - 2-1/4" diameter (Pack of 2) - 10010
- Country Of Origin : US
- Package Weight : 0.32 Lbs
- Product Type : Tools
- Package Quantity : 1
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13. WEISIJI LED Work Light,2PCS Amber Color Motorcycle LED Headlight 20W LED Fog Light Off Road Driving Light ATV UTV LED Light Bar for Jeep Truck Boat SUV Lamps, 2 years Warranty
- ✅ Lightweight, small pen size with clip design makes it convenient to carry for in your daily life.
- ✅ USB rechargeable feature will help you save your money on buying new batteries, and it is friendly to the environment.You can charge it via USB(USB cable included), it takes about 90-120 minutes to fully charge, and then it can work continuously for 3-5 hours.
- ✅ The ultra-bright light source can help you feel safe in the dark. Perfect for medical check-ups, work, camping, hiking, running, night walking, etc.
- ✅ High quality 304 stainless steel body makes it look elegant and durable.The size of the pocket torch is 5 x 0.5 x 0.5 in (13cm*1.3cm*1.3cm).
- ✅ We promise that if you are not satisfied with the product, please contact us, we will give you the best service and 100% refund
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14. K40 Antenna, Base Load, 35 in.
Auto & Truck MaintenanceCountry of manufacture: United StatesManufacturer: K40
15. Nilight LED Light Bar Wiring Harness Kit 12V On Off Switch Power Relay Blade Fuse for Off Road Lights LED Work Light,2 years Warranty
DURABLE SWITCH: The upgraded rocker switch has been passed test of 5,000 times pressing, more durable. Easy to turn on or off the light.SUPERIOR QUALITY WIRES: The wire is of good electrical conductivity, outstanding bending performance, high temperature and melting resistance.CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Po...
16. CURT 18201 65 x 38-Inch Elastic Cargo Net with Hooks for Roof Basket
- Secures cargo from dislodging during travel
- Fits the CURT roof-mounted cargo basket #18115 with extension #18117
- Provides more reliable security compared to bungee cords
- Attachment hooks feature holes for easy handling
- Elastic netting fits over a variety of cargo
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17. Auxbeam 20 Inch LED Light Bar 126W Light Bar with 42pcs 3W Led Off Road Driving Lights Spot Flood Combo Beam for Jeep Driving Off Road ATV SUV UTV
High Performance : IP67 rated waterproof 20" light bar is protected from dust and capable of withstanding water immersion up to 3 feet for 30 minutes.Brightness: The LED Light Bar come with spot (30 degree) and flood (60 Degree) combo beam. lightbars up to 12600lm and 42 pcs high power LED will prov...
18. Kershaw Camp Ax
- Features:-Steel: Drop-forged high-carbon steel-Handle:
- Non-slip over mold-Blade length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)-Overall length: 11 in. (27.8 cm)
- Weight: 14.5 oz. (411 g)
- This sturdy axe is drop forged in a single piece for reliable durability
- Drop forging aligns and stretches the metal's grain structure for improved strength
- For secure grip, we added a non-slip krayton handle and a handy sheath to protect the blade
- Specifications: steel: one-piece, drop forged high carbon steel
- Handle: krayton; blade length: 3 1/2 inch (9.0 cm); overall length: 11 inch (27.8 cm); weight: 14.5 oz
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19. Forney 60121 Tungsten Carbide Burr with 1/4-Inch Shank, Cylindrical, 3/8-Inch
Shank mounted Tungsten Carbide burrs are double cut for fine workDesigned for use on ferrous metals, plastic, fiberglass and other Machin able materialsGreat for deburring, sculpting and removing material in hard to reach areas
First off as a reminder for everybody: if you guys could make suggestion posts self-posts, that would be great! I'll leave this here since you've already got some comments already and are off road in the picture. :)
Now...
Here is my wagon currently.
There's a pretty good amount of stuff you can do for your wagon. :)
Starting with protection, Primitive makes excellent quality plates that will keep your car safe from rocks and branches from stabbing into your under-body driving or if you bottom out. I highly recommend Primitive. They're excellent to work with.
Let's talk about lifts, now! :) There's multiple ways to lift an Outback. Subtle Solutions and Gorilla Off-Road Company both make 1" Spacers that allow you to lift without much (if any) correction to the suspension.
After lifting, getting an alignment is definitely recommended. Also note that 2" is pretty much the max for lifting our cars unless you're wanting to getting into dropping the subframe. SJR makes a lift that goes 4" and 6", but they increase in price significantly from the 2" model.
If you're looking for a lift that has some more on the road benefits, King Springs are another viable option as they have ~20% stiffer progressive spring rate that keeps the car stiffer on corners and keeps you from bouncing around off-road. They're usually put on new shocks and the most commonly used ones are KYB GR2s. There's a little discrepancy on how much they lift, but it's usually 1"-1.5". The King Spring + KYB GR2 combo will run you ~$900, which is a little pricey, but worth it if you're looking for an improved ride.
One last route to go (which I think I'm going to do these and regular height King Springs) is an SJR lift which uses metal lifting blocks found here. They provide a 2" lift and are angled to keep stock strut geometry which is definitely nice.
Lights are a place you can mix it up a bit. Hella 500s are tried and true and have a more "rally" look to them, but I recently bought this front LED light bar and absolutely love it. It's light output is ridiculous and it's great for the price. So far, no complaints. Just remember for bulb lights, circle lights generally put out more. :) Her's my top LED light bar as well if you're interested.
I got this roof rack and am very happy with it. It's solid and great for the money. They make an extension piece as well and a cargo net
Rally Armor Mud Flaps are useful for keeping the mud on your car down and also defecting rocks from your paint. :)
And last but not least, tires! I highly recommend General Grabber AT2s. You can go about one more tire size bigger than stock and still not rub. :) Tires are one of the best upgrades you can get for going off-road. :)
I hope this helps! :)
So the hitch that I found sits comfortably behind the number and actually affects the exit angle very little if at all. I'll also be getting a 1 1/4 to 2 inch adapter that is technically only meant for class II hitches, but for only holding a spare tire, it will be fine. It's also fine for holding a bike rack or something. I'll edit this comment when I'm at my computer and show you what I'm getting
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If all this metal that's bolted to your car is rattling around way too much because of the couple millimeters of play in the hitches, pick yourself up a couple of these and it's problem solved.
Hope this helps! If you want to know anything else, let me know
Edit 2: formatting
For lightbars, I got this one for my car and I was genuinely surprised at the quality. I was expecting it to just be okay or mediocre, BUT, it's actually really good. The fins on the back felt sturdy like they wouldn't break id I hit a bump, the lens was well sealed and wasn't wavy (have heard of a few lightbars having this problem), and the cord coming off the end of it was really nice silicon wire.
All in all I think I spent ~$120 on the whole install. With the wire, switch, relay, etc... it adds up.
If you have any questions about the wiring or anything else, I'd be happy to help.
So this weekend was Week 6 of Adventure Tour. I've skipped a week of submitting because I did not take pictures the last couple times I was out.
This weekend was amazing. Drove roughly 70-80miles of gravel roads this weekend. As the title of this post states there is now a rule that my buddy and I have adopted for our outings and that is: "If the road splits we must take the one that appears to ascend". It's lead to some absolutely great places! Best rule! My paint took an absolute beating this trip and yet, apart from the dirty scratches, appears to have held strong and I should be able to buff it all out. There were a number of spots where tree branches spanned across and touched eachother from both sides of the road and I plowed through. (I figure if it gets too bad I still have 2/3 of a gallon of paint left over for a respray). If you are thinking about a new, white paint job for your car I HIGHLY recommend using Ford's Oxford White, single stage. This stuff is tuff! Next time I'll get pictures of this, it was honestly insane, ha.
Anyway, hope the pictures are fun to look at! Enjoy the Pacific Northwest scenery!
-Kershaw Hatchet (http://amzn.com/B000EYHF9G)
-Woody's 20" LED bar (Bought at Napa, looks like a rebrand of another companies LED bar. Decent quality, 54 Watt, 18 LED, 4050 Lumen)
-Cheap Para-cord from local sporting goods store. 100ft of 50lb is what I keep handy.
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PS- It seems every time I take this car out it amazes me that, for a barely modified car, it can handle some of the places I have taken it. This isn't 'actual offroad' to me, but it's offroad exploration and taking my car where few cars have ever gone. I don't expect it to crawl over large rocks and through deep mud, but when I get to a steep grade of loose, softball sized rocks and the car climbs for 100 plus feet without even flinching or pushes through trees and thick brush it puts a damn big smile on my face. That's what this battle wagon is to me. Fun!
It leaves home cleaned up and proper and comes back scratched, dented, antennas twisted, bumpers slightly loose, branches hanging on to the undercarriage, and tires spitting bits of gravel in protest of being back on solid pavement once again.. but it handled it.. It's small battle against the misconception that these are nothing more than commuter cars as it returns home with mud caked fender wells, nature scraps, and new scars. Trophies from a hard day's driving.
end story/rant
TLDR: I like my car for what it is and it's fun to shatter molds.
Both camber bolts and slotted holes have a risk of slippage. It's definitely important to tighten them down well. When tight they shouldn't slip, though it is always a risk. It isn't excessively risky though. I actually put a WRX through some serious paces with wobbly bolts in the lower front holes. You could feel when they should shift camber and the front end washed out, but that is pretty controllable.
I would recommend a carbide bit if you can. It will be more precise and easier than a drill bit. Something like This, though you should be able to find it cheaper.
Hayden 678
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C3DDKO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also run this Derale Thermostat because it gets really cold up here and I don't want to over cool the transmission
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XONNRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I no longer run the cooler inside the radiator as I find it rather pointless and since I've setup my trans cooling this way I now have way better shifting in the morning when its warming up and better shifting once it has warmed up. This also frees up the radiator from having to cool both the trans and engine so all the radiator cooling is dedicated to the engine.
I did it myself. I used quickfist and drilled thru the metal panels. Super cheap and they are great. I actually have an axe and shovel mounted on the rack. The shovel covers the axe. Original Quick Fist Clamp for mounting tools & equipment 1" - 2-1/4" diameter (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQPANY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_drrPBbZQ7X2MC
My total investment in it was $26 for the [light bar] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WE47FVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and $12 for the [wiring harness] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0155W7EDS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It took about an hour to install not knowing quite what I was doing. You can assign the value of looks & functionality/use. I agree it looks great, and I use it semi-often on gravel roads and off road situations.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9HHPK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They're pretty good so far, though I haven't really done any heavy thrashing with them. Currently have them wired to my fog light switch.
The mounts are just Quick Fists. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQPANY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BiuTBbS59T137.
Fairly cheap, and they hold up well. Then I just bolted them to the panel and added a couple of more secure bolts in place of the regular plastic snaps that hold the panel in place.
Pretty simple really! I went the affordable route after getting tired of seeing $80 shovel mounts on Amazon. I spent around $20 bucks in total for the mount. Here's another photo with a different angle.
I just went down to my local Home Depot and bought some conduit hangers. 2" hangers for my Thule MOAB IIRC. I sprayed them black to blend in a bit better since they come in silver.
Then I attached these rubber tool clamps to the conduit hangers using 1" #10 screws and washers.
So I wouldn't mess up the basket, I used some leftover rubber hose from my AOS install to act as a padding between the conduit hangers and basket.
I opted for a small cable lock to keep it from being stolen/tampered with.
I went with the Bully Tools 92510 12-Gauge Round Point Shovel Fiberglass D-Grip Handle because of it's sturdy construction. This thing is crazy strong.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WE47FVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Coupled with their wiring harness
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0155W7EDS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1