My Crosstrek is back in the garage… the build begins!

The Crosstrek build officially begins! 0:00 - 0:21 - Intro 0:22 - 0:56 - Why I'm Building It 0:57 - 1:25 - The Build Plan 1:26 - 1:57 - Parts Have Arrived 1:58 - 2:13 - Stock Measurements 2:14 - 3:14 - Rear Brakes Install 3:15 - 6:48 - Hitch Install 6:49 - 7:39 - Trailer Wiring Harness Install 7:40 - 8:21 - What's Next? 8:22 - 8:31 - End After taking my mostly-stock 2021 Subaru Crosstrek off-road to see what it could actually handle, I came away with a much better idea of what I want to change: more ground clearance, better underbody protection, more capable tires, recovery options, and a setup that's better suited for the places I want to explore. In Episode 1, I'm documenting the Crosstrek before we change anything, taking baseline measurements, getting some overdue rear brake maintenance out of the way, and installing the first actual modification: a Curt 2-inch hitch receiver. The hitch is only the beginning. Eventually, I want to build out the rear of the Crosstrek with a full-size spare and a better recovery setup. And next up... we're attempting to fabricate our own skid plates. 👀 THE BUILD PLAN: • 2" suspension lift • Wheels + all-terrain tires • Custom skid plates • Winch setup • Rear recovery setup • Full-size spare If you enjoyed this video, I'd love to have you along for the journey. I'm documenting outdoor adventures, DIY projects, outdoor gear use/review, overlanding, camping, and building a life we love centered in the outdoors. 🔔 Subscribe for more videos! — 📷 Mods + Gear I’ve linked as much of the gear featured in this video as I could below. Curt 2" Hitch Receiver - https://amzn.to/4xBEJQT MECMO 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/4itOmMX Bendix Brake Pad Set - https://amzn.to/3T7fRBv Keze Copper Anti Seize - https://amzn.to/4ibnQrj My Amazon Store Camping/Overlanding Gear: https://a.co/d/03vyVv2Z Recovery Gear: https://a.co/d/0f9gBQX0 Camera Setup: https://a.co/d/0fM91Na6 This video is not sponsored and none of the brands featured are partnered with us. Some Amazon links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. — 🤝 Business Inquiries 📧 itsbiancagabriel@gmail.com --- Thanks for being here! ❤️ #subarucrosstrek #crosstrekbuild #offroadbuild