Ryno Built’s 2024 Subaru Outback

WORDS BY JOHN M ATA JR.

PHOTOS BY TRAVIS SCANLAN

We can all agree that building an adventure rig capable of long-term outings is our collective dream scenario. There’s nothing quite like suiting up for an extended trip into the great outdoors, but let’s face it—occasional weekend treks are most relatable for many of us. With that in mind, Ryno Lieberman of Ryno Built decided to build a dedicated off-road vehicle that can easily double as a comfortable daily driver too. After weighing out the options, Ryno selected a 2024 Subaru Outback to serve as the base vehicle for this endeavor. It fulfilled all the requests he placed at the forefront of the project and would be able to accommodate all the upgrades Ryno had in store while still having room to build upon in the future.

Once Ryno got his hands on a fresh Outback, he immediately began researching possible suspension upgrade options. While the amount of aftermarket packages available for Subaru models is generous, he landed on a 2-inch ATS (All Terrain Suspension) coilover lift kit from Ironman 4x4. This batch of Ironman’s military-grade parts include performance coils, extended travel twin-tube gas struts and fresh hardware to adjust the Outback’s ride height for the better. The amount of ground clearance with the kit installed nearly hit the 11-inch mark, which was more than enough room to mount larger-diameter 17-inch Method 314 wheels and 245/75/17 Toyo Open Country AT3 rubber. Now that the Outback was even more capable of conquering the trails, Ryno made the wise move of installing Asfir 4x4 aluminum skid plates to adequately protect the engine, transmission and rear differential.