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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2018 Subaru Forester

Bilstein lists 7 parts for the 2018 Subaru Forester, across 3 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B8 TerraSport. Lift and leveling options run up to 1.75 in.

Front, extended
550–550 mm21.7–21.7 in
Front, collapsed
393–393 mm15.5–15.5 in
Rear, extended
495–498 mm19.5–19.6 in
Rear, collapsed
328–336 mm12.9–13.2 in
Lift options
1.5–1.75 in

Narrow it to your Forester

Submodel

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-278463

22-278470

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

BetterB6 Performance

22-278494

22-278500

B6 Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-278483

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

24-278515

B6 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

7 parts for the 2018 Subaru Forester

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front left

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front right

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front and rear

Best B8 TerraSport

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the Forester and we'll pick with you.

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