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

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 .

 

No link Mr b,

I've deleted the other thread seeing as there's two going on

^

? I see a link to the saggy butt thread don't you ??

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 !

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 ...

 

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

^ 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 ...

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

^ 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 .

 

Thank you for your advise Mr.B