Christian Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hi, i will have to change the rear left stock absorber on a forester from 1997 90 kw the basic one. sorry posted this topic on the general forum also but maybe the Forester pros are more convinient my problem is: on the stock absorber is a number that does not mach with any subaru numbers (20360FC200). i called subaru and acording to the chassis N° it should be 20360FC210…but even this i can not find. My question as i DO NOT want to buy the part at Subaru’s far to expensive does anyone know what this part is and how it looks and if i cant find the pice can i mount other absorbera instead? i post an atachment of the one that is on now thank you verry much for some help Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 That self levelling strut (sls) so you will need change both sides & the springs also to non sls type. They cheap, See link below for more info . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 No link Mr b, I've deleted the other thread seeing as there's two going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 ^ ? I see a link to the saggy butt thread don't you ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 No, but I am on tapatalk so that doesn't surprise me, off to look in browser Edit, it's there just can't see it on the app ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Besides Optimal brand you can also get SF forester non SLS shocks from KYB & Sachs, KYB also do springs. Just remember you MUST do both left & right when changing from SLS to non SLS and also fit non sls springs as they different spring rating. the Tokico SLS is only available from subaru & crazy money The aftermarket shocks & springs (both sides) will cost less than £200 in parts if shop around ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thank you for this verry detailed answer ( link ) so this will do the job ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-SUBARU-FORESTER-2-0-97-02-SF5-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-COIL-SPRING-SET-/400326722425?hash=item5d35550379:m:mjI6YqExlWQCJQPNcg3PXfQ Thank you Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ^ yes it would, no idea on quality of parts they supplying & price not that cheap once add shipping I would of thought you could get Optimal or KYB easily in switzerland or something shipped from Germany but whatever works out simple & best availability for you I suppose ... Good luck ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thank you i agree... quality ??? I will take KYB other and last question: the front ones are classic shocks & springs nothing special about them for a SF5 Chassis i might as well change all of them finally Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ^ front nothing special, you can reuse original springs if they in serviceable spec . I would measure front ride height & check dampers and if seem ok they could be kept, I suppose depends on how you use the car & what sort of money you happy putting into it . new shocks & springs on a 20year old car is never a bad thing :-) KYB are pretty good but prices may not be great, Optimal are not bad for prices, I used a few of them now & not had any issue & also found damping to be good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thank you for your advise Mr.B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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