I've been wanting to see if the liftgate bar from a Subaru Legacy will fit on my 4Runner. For $40 I got a pretty cool mod. Maybe it has been done before, but here are some pictures.









Let me know what you think. I really like the liftgate bar, it makes opening and closing so much easier and I think it looks good (unique) as well.

I also like the Burtman clear corners and updated 2002 headlights.

 

That looks pretty cool! And it's functional!

 

Nice.

 

nice man.. how is it attached?

 

that does look pretty sweet. how does it attach? did you have to drill through your back door?

-Russell

 

Nice idea and i like your CF bug guard.

 

Did you take any pics of how it mounts on the inside? My only concerns would be strength and the risk of "bending" the liftgate skin.

It looks really cool!

 

Sweet and well done mod!!

 

I don't think I have seen a mod like that yet, looks great and very functional.

Few questions:
How did you attach on the inside?
Did you need to drill through the doorskin?
How are you sealing against water getting in between?

 

I had the same idea but I used a towel hanger instead. It's chrome so it matches the bumper.


Just kidding.

 

looks cool, I dont know if it would be strong enough though.

 

I did have to drill two 10mm holes (yikes!) through the metal. The kit comes with a template (for the Outback) and I took about 1 hr. making it work for me.

On the inside is a large rubber washer, same size steel washer, and a nylon lock nut (M6 X 1.0).

There are no clearance issues on the inside of the liftgate. The bar is super solid. I suppose you could bend the lift gate skin if you wrenched the snot out of it, but the directions call for only 5.5 ft.-lbs of torque on the nut.

On the outside is a foam washer and you need to use silcone sealer to ensure the water stays out.

Here is the Subaru Part Number - E7510LS002 "Rear Gate Bar". I paid $45 at the dealer, but have since seem them online for less (figures).

Do you think this will overtake the deckplate mod as most popular on yotatech ??

 

nothing can beat the over-hyped Deck Plate mod in yotatech of course!!!!

 

Nice functional mod - congrats!
Did you brush some primer or touch-up paint on the exposed metal?

Andreas

 

Have any issues with the rear window rolling down?

 

i like how the fogs are mounted...got a shot of them at night? got a writeup by chance?
thanks

 

I did put some touch-up paint on the exposed metal. No issues with the window rolling down (thankfully because I didn't think of it until after I'd finished).

Unfortunately, I don't have a write-up. But if there is enough interest I could probably put one together.

I'll put up a pic of the fogs on asap.

If anyone else does this mod please post your pictures.

 

my favorite thing is that you named it the 'outback mod'.

years from now people will be saying "YOU DIDNT DO THE OUTBACK MOD YET???"

 

Lee - That is exactly what I was hoping would happen a cultural revolution of sorts. People might say "what - you haven't done the outback mod? What kind of off roader do you think you are?"

Thanks for helping with a silly kind of day Lee!!!

 

How did I miss this post!!! I was doing a search and accidentially found this.

That bar is a great idea! Looks factory and goes with the rugged looks of the truck.