Is Your Lifted Subaru's CV Axle About to Fail?

That clicking sound on hard turns isn't something you should ignore. I cut an axle wide open on the bench to show you exactly what's happening inside — and it's worse than you think. In this video, I break down why lifted Subarus kill CV axles faster than stock, when you actually need subframe spacers, how high is too high, and which axle you should be buying when yours goes. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 - You Know That Clicking Sound 0:50 - Inside a Failed CV Axle (Cutaway) 4:00 - Why Lifted Subarus Eat Axles 7:00 - How High Can You Go? + Subframe Spacers 10:30 - OEM vs Aftermarket: Which Axle Is Best? 14:00 - The 30-Second Inspection 16:30 - Wrap-Up & What You Need to Know The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s. Looking for parts? Check out our company: https://flat4offroad.ca/ About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks. Join the channel today and get exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaseSchrader/join Socials: Automotive Content - https://instagram.com/schrader_labs/ Our Parts Company - https://instagram.com/flat4offroad/ Content Creation - https://instagram.com/chase_schrader/ Music: Misha Dioxin - From the Arctic Circle - To the southern seas https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Misha_Dioxin/Kepler/Misha_Dioxin_-_Kepler_-_06_From_the_Arctic_Circle_-_To_the_southern_seas #Subaru #SubaruForester #DIY #OffRoad #CVaxle #SubaruMaintenance #Flat4Offroad