Anyone install themselves? Subaru charges $120 to install I just need to know if there are any special tools involved.
1691197
I was able to install this myself. I don't remember exactly what tools were needed, but there was nothing special. The package came with instructions and it took me less than 30min. Hope that helps.
1691198
I installed this by myself with no special tools. It was super easy and took ten minutes. You should have no problems. Btw this is a really good pet guard. Keeps our 80 lb lad at bay. It good and sturdy. I have it in our 2011 outback.
1691199
My neighbor installed my dog barrier......just regular tools. It was too heavy for me, but not a problem for him.....I did help steady from time to time. He took the directions home, studied them, and came back, and said we are good to go. Buying over the internet, and my neighbor helping saved a LOT of money.
1691200
No special tools required. Very easy install. Did it myself and it took about 20 minutes. All you need is a socket or wrench.
1691201
I installed it myself without any special tools, and I'm not a handy person! Everything is provided, although the instructions are not written very clearly.
2103782
Keith, you will need to go to the Suburu website and look for installation of accessories. You will find the instructions there. I too was a little disappointed with that process as well.
74172
I Replaced the tranny in my truck at home with no problems, and i like to think i know my way around a garage. that being said It gives pretty detailed instructions on installation, and after reading them, I knew I was in over my head. Do yourself a favor, buy the kit, and bring it to a tranny shop to have it installed. You might spent $200-$250. But at least if there is a problem, it will be on them, not you.
396796
really, thats funny, clutch has 20k miles on it since the install. Maybe you should learn your Subaru's before posting on here. There is a 2.5L clutch and there is a 2.2L clutch. The difference is 7 7/8 and 8 7/8 inch disk and a different size fly wheel. I've owned and drove Subaru's for 20 years, thats all I've owned. my 98 is running the stock 2.5l DOHC engine with the phase 1 transmission which is EXACTLY whats in your 98 Lego Outback. Nice try on trolling my review, now back to your cave
956326
Not without a good deal of experience installing/removing things on/off cars. I have that, but it became too physically challenging for this old man's body, so I had to hire a shop that specializes in this sort of thing. Depending on who you find, it can get expensive for labor. My entire job, the front & rear cameras and the head unit installed cost about $650 for labor. But, that was with some major changes to my dashboard, a bezel replacement, etc.
282877
I had mine installed at a best buy so I don't recall any parts I had to get to go with it. Best buy installed it for like $50-65 though. Worth it to me.
1411595
I dont own a subaru, I own a toyota and a honda. I have E3 plugs in both and good results in both. No problems.
1888933
My best advise would be to check with Curt. You could also check with Subaru to see if they changed anything, which I doubt. Just note my complaint that the one I got for my 2014 sets 4" in from the bumper so I need to buy an extension, so check if that works for you.
1161231
to be safe I would get a couple extra inner tubes and a extra hitch, total about $25. other wise it is a good unit, should be no problem. tubes you can get anywhere the extra hitch you have to get from allen website.
615598
I don't think that Subaru has made any design changes to the XV for 2015 that would cause any problems. Pictures are available on-line, simply do a search for CrossTrek hooddeflector
2251296
We took ours into a professional for installation. It will cost about $100-$150 more but is worth it. You would have to do the same even if you purchased this from a dealer. Hope this helps.
1437584
Pay an installer. $300-$500. It's worth it to me. But I guess it depends on how much time you have on your hands.
986701
I wouldn't pay Nissan dealer prices to put it in. If you're not comfortable with doing it yourself, any local mechanic could install it in about 15 minutes. It really is as easy as everyone says to install yourself though.
423996
Go for it. Hugh savings over Toyota's price. Installed it myself after finding a YouTube video demonstration that showed me all the key steps in doing the install. Suggest you do the same. Huge savings over Toyota's install price. Install took me 20 minutes. Except for the smaller etched printing on the mirror face, you can't tell it's not original equipment.
975452
Thanks, all! Going to order them but I am debating whether I can self-install or take to my dealer. :)
1077387
Ours were used on a 2006, which may or may not be helpful The parts fit fine, my son installed them in about an hour The catch was that his Subaru Outback did not come with the factory cross bars That added about $240 to the cost of adding the bars, which had to come direct from Subaru However, that isn't anything against the Yakima bars, they work perfectly and were easy to install
1265501
Easy, easy. Just follow the instructions, it took me three attemps. The other option is to take it to Toyota and they'll do the same procedure and charge you $50 for five minutes of work.