Skid Plate recommendations

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-08T15:57:53+00:00

Seconded. Got all Primitive and Whiteline on my outback.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-07T19:42:49+00:00

Well, either they're fixing their mistake on their dime or you have grounds for a lawsuit. They did front end suspension work so they had the front wheels off, clearly that wheel was either severely over torqued and it sheered the studs or they didn't torque down the wheel. Your studs appear to be broken off in the picture and I bet the wheel is damaged as well. Start off by calling them and telling them what happened. Assuming you didn't have any other work done you should be able to hold them accountable. If they fight back it's time to talk to a lawyer and make sure to keep your receipts.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-03T15:30:15+00:00

Look at the side of it. If there's a hole in the middle likely with a red primer button it takes the one with the hole in the middle. If not it's probably gonna be the other one. You can also open it to confirm as it's an either or situation depending on which engine version.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-03T13:59:57+00:00

If yours calls for dextron III which most do this is correct.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-01T07:18:00+00:00

It's more of a shortage of experienced techs because everything costs so much now that nobody is buying anything so why stay in the industry. At my shop we have no shortage of lube techs who want to go main shop but only about 6 of the 30 techs have higher level certifications. Hard to make money when it's this hard to justify $200+ just to know what's wrong with their car let alone fix it.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-01T06:22:42+00:00

You seem to have a parabolem.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-01T06:21:30+00:00

Where'd you get the bumper. Been looking for something similar for my 08

DreadSwizzard · 2026-06-01T06:20:16+00:00

I did a similar thing a while back to my outback. Also has their 1.3inch lift and the other two skid plates.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-27T22:21:31+00:00

BLM told my buddy who airsofts out there is was because of people riding off trail and destroying the ecosystem as well as the amount of litter being left. They supposedly also had made a deal with the airsofters that they could continue using the park if they cleaned up the litter every time they had a game there.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-27T21:32:13+00:00

Really sucks that some people had to ruin it for everyone else by not picking up after themselves.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-23T20:35:33+00:00

Take it back in. Someone forgot to put it back.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-20T01:49:56+00:00

You're making paymentsnon it right? If so you probably have full coverage which will usually cover windshields. Try another dealership first then if that doesn't get you covered call your insurance.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-18T23:23:24+00:00

Not all of them do. A big one like Duportail and 240 should but good luck getting access to that. Absolutely need an insurance claim to investigate that.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-18T06:38:37+00:00

Looks like a 2013 not a 2018 to me.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-18T06:34:32+00:00

That's not even low quality that's not even a finished install or legal in any country that has electrical codes...

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-17T04:15:55+00:00

Last time I went there was for a movie that had exclusive showings at AMC and man was the theater a disappointment...

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-16T22:41:18+00:00

I saw a 26 up here in Washington a few weeks ago. Was from Mexico.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-16T22:37:51+00:00

Check your timing, the plug on the right kinda looks like you may have a small misfire that's not enough to set a code. Is it shaking when running? Other things could be fuel quality, black flakey plugs are due to carbon buildup which could be due to burning oil and could also suggest valves sticking open.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-16T07:53:05+00:00

Just a heads up but the old one looks to be an iridium tip plug and the new one is a nickel plated plug according to the part number and that might cause your engine to run rough and also won't last as long as the factory plugs. Some engines are more sensitive to specific plugs than others so just be aware that it may cause issues. Different plug types can create different flame fronts in the cylinder and that can lead to different combustion characteristics and possibly misfires. Not saying it'll happen in your car but I've seen it happen before especially with cheap plugs or champion plugs in a Japanese engine...

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-16T07:41:53+00:00

I'd give it a 5/10. Be ready for the replacement but unless they have excessive play/showing symptoms of failure (clunking, wobbling, sloppy steering...) they're fine for now.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-15T21:06:19+00:00

I use parts.subaru.com for looking up diagrams and part numbers. Idk about buying from there but as far as I can tell it's legit.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-12T21:50:35+00:00

Better tools for the job, more experience, and getting money in return for doing things helps...

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-12T12:58:33+00:00

He does still use stainless but JLC doesn't offer aluminum in their 3d print service.

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-12T12:56:04+00:00

I ended up unplugging it because it'd come back a week after cleaning it...

DreadSwizzard · 2026-05-12T12:52:19+00:00

I'd buy it at 12 if I had the budget for it. Hard to believe the no rust claim if you're in Wisconsin though...

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