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Wilderness bumper/push bar

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8.9K views 12 replies 9 participants last post by  Kjzoe123  
#1 ·
Has anyone installed (or seen in the wild) a push/bumper/bull/nudge (whatever you choose to call it) bar on the crosstrek wilderness?? I realize it’s the newest edition, but all I can find so far is still just bars for the Outback. I messaged SD Performance as I had that bar on my ‘17 and loved it, aside from it rusting like mad; and their response was less than confidence inspiring, “They appear to have the same lower grill so it should fit fine.” Lol The front end of the crosstrek wilderness is different than any other, so I’d like a more positive affirmation than that. Figured I’d check with the group here! 🤜🤛
 
#3 ·
That’s pretty much exactly what I was waiting for! Yeah, I agree, not in love with the branding, but otherwise, it’s a slam dunk for me so I may go for it. But I’ll keep looking a bit more as well. Thanks for the heads up!
 
#5 ·
Any "push bar" that's mounted to the sub frame (like the CA Tuned Brush Guard) will result in a bent subframe if you hit anything over 10mph. Bumpers are designed to take a hit. This particular "brush guard' is designed to look cool. Personally, I want the air bag to deploy if I hit something hard enough to trigger the sensor, not transfer all the force to the subframe and bypass the sensor.
Don't get me wrong...it looks AWESOME! but it may cost you even more than the $500 price tag in the end.
 
#6 ·
From what I understand a Subaru is designed with a front and rear crumple zone. Crumple zones are designed to absorb the energy when in a front or rear crash so as to protect the passengers. The front end deforms / bends slowly, not rigidly. Bumpers / front ends are not designed to "take a hit", they are designed to bend.
 
#8 ·
The Subaru parts diagram show that the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness has a different,
Bumper Cover Reinforcement Beam. Bumper Face Bar Reinforcement Beam (Front, Back, Steel). Part Number: 57711FN06A9P from the rest of the Crosstrek models.

When you choose what it fits it only shows the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness

57711FN06A9P - Subaru Bumper Cover Reinforcement Beam. Bumper Face | Gillman Subaru Southwest, Houston TX

Here is a link is to the whole Wilderness assembly: FRONT BUMPER. Subaru | Gillman Subaru Southwest, Houston TX


SSD has a bar that looks like it would work for your Crosstrek: Subaru Products | Ssd Performance Llc
 
#10 ·
I asked CAtuned if I could buy without the plate and they said no. I may just buy take to a shop have them remove it and add some light tabs. If CAtuned would just remove the plate and add some light tabs I'd think they would sell more. Not a big fan of advertising on something I own.