2003 Subaru Forester Shocks and Struts

Essential 2003 Subaru Forester Shocks and Struts

KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB103)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$31.49
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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Monroe – Strut Bellow (Part No.L30371162774MNR)

Strut Bellow

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$40.64
Strut Bellow

Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63631)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$37.49
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90462)

Strut Bellows

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$35.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Whiteline – Brace Strut Tower (Part No.KSB790)

Brace Strut Tower

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$34.99
A must for any Whiteline strut brace that is regularly removed so that you can work on the engine. This quick release clamp suits all Whiteline strut tower braces.

Product Features:
  • Featuring premium polished alloy materials, Whiteline products not only make your vehicle handle better but they look great too.
  • Featuring premium polished alloy materials, Whiteline products not only make your vehicle handle better but they look great too.
  • Install guide included providing detailed instructions on how to install your new Whiteline purchase.
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Whiteline – Brace Strut Tower (Part No.KSB554)

Brace Strut Tower

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$208.99
You can never have too much chassis stiffness. Weight aside, the more the better. Chassis bracing maintains alignment angles and spring rates by greatly reducing body or chassis flex. In fact, it helps every component in the suspension system do its job properly and you can feel the difference through improved turn-in, sharper steering response along with greater steering feedback.

Product Features:
  • Bracing maintains alignment angles and spring rates by greatly reducing body or chassis flex.
  • Hand picked Whiteline bushings and/or alignment, geometry products best suiting your vehicle.
  • Install guide included providing detailed instructions on how to install your new Whiteline purchase.
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Whiteline – Brace Strut Tower (Part No.KSB599)

Brace Strut Tower

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$278.99
You can never have too much chassis stiffness. Weight aside, the more the better. Chassis bracing maintains alignment angles and spring rates by greatly reducing body or chassis flex. In fact, it helps every component in the suspension system do its job properly and you can feel the difference through improved turn-in, sharper steering response along with greater steering feedback.

Product Features:
  • Bracing maintains alignment angles and spring rates by greatly reducing body or chassis flex.
  • Featuring premium polished alloy materials, Whiteline products not only make your vehicle handle better but they look great too.
  • Protective plating on all metal components acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.
  • Hand picked Whiteline bushings and/or alignment, geometry products best suiting your vehicle.
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Whiteline – Brace Strut Tower (Part No.KSB568)

Brace Strut Tower

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$294.99
You can never have too much chassis stiffness. Weight aside, the more the better. Chassis bracing maintains alignment angles and spring rates by greatly reducing body or chassis flex. In fact, it helps every component in the suspension system do its job properly and you can feel the difference through improved turn-in, sharper steering response along with greater steering feedback.

Product Features:
  • Bracing maintains alignment angles and spring rates by greatly reducing body or chassis flex.
  • Hand picked Whiteline bushings and/or alignment, geometry products best suiting your vehicle.
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63630)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$37.49
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90461)

Strut Bellows

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$35.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB113)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$26.49
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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Autopart International Inc – Shock Bellows (Part No.L40303157491API)

Shock Bellows

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$24.04
Shock Bellows

KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB101)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$18.99
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB102)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$32.49
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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KYB – STRUT MOUNT (Part No.L3030126886KYB)

STRUT MOUNT

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$103.66
KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:
  • The highest quality replacement strut mount available
  • Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application
  • Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
  • Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
  • Matched grade studs and nuts
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KYB – STRUT MOUNT (Part No.L3030177684KYB)

STRUT MOUNT

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$99.27
KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:
  • The highest quality replacement strut mount available
  • Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application
  • Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
  • Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
  • Matched grade studs and nuts
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP53937)

Strut Mount

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$133.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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KYB – STRUT MOUNT (Part No.L3030151265KYB)

STRUT MOUNT

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$112.26
KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:
  • The highest quality replacement strut mount available
  • Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application
  • Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
  • Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
  • Matched grade studs and nuts
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KYB – Strut Mount with Internal Bearing (Part No.SM5664)

Strut Mount with Internal Bearing

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$78.99
KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:
  • The Highest Quality Replacement Strut Mount Available
  • Optimizes Suspension Performance By Offering Original Equipment Quality Replacement Components Designed For Each Application
  • Superior Rubber Reduces Noise, Vibration And Harshness
  • Mount Bearings Provide Smoother Steering And Help Retain Front End Alignment
  • Matched Grade Studs And Nuts
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KYB – Strut Mount (Part No.L3030452911KYB)

Strut Mount

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$116.74
KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:
  • The highest quality replacement strut mount available
  • Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application
  • Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
  • Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
  • Matched grade studs and nuts
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MOOG – Strut Mount (Part No.K9559)

Strut Mount

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$105.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Superior rubber to steel bonding for durability
  • High polish chrome steel bearing races
  • Replacement helps restore vehicle handling
  • Includes new spring seat insulator and installation hardware to eliminate noise issues
  • Electroplate and corrosion-resistant coating to help prevent galvanic corrosion
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Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S15942)

Complete Strut Assem

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$144.99
Complete Strut Assem

KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.339150)

Gas Strut

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$149.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Subs And Crossovers
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Subaru Forester
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Made In Use
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.3410015)

Gas Strut

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$102.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Subaru Forester
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Made In Use
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5765
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb113
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-817243)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$176.99
Carquest complete strut assemblies include all the components required for strut replacement. The Carquest strut assembly has been rigorously quality-tested, providing high-quality, proven reliability and reducing installation time. The Carquest strut assembly has been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality, U.S. grade steel, corrosion resistant coil spring.
  • NOK seals, steel piston valves, hard-chromed piston rod and premium oil.
  • Urethane rubber molded boot kit & bumper.
  • OEM quality upper strut mount, bearing plate and brackets.
  • Ready to install. Save time, eliminating installation processes like removing coil springs.
  • An economical replacement alternative to ensure a complete repair. Save money from investing in expensive spring compressors.
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly 18-920124 : Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-920124)

Complete Strut Assembly 18-920124 : Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$119.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
  • Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
  • Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
  • OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
  • Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
  • Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod
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Monroe – STRUT ASSEMBLY (Part No.271411)

STRUT ASSEMBLY

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$187.99
STRUT ASSEMBLY

Suncore – Quick Strut (Part No.55S15811)

Quick Strut

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$134.99
Quick Strut

2003 Subaru Forester Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 2003 Subaru Forester. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 24 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $10.14 to $278.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 2003 Subaru Forester running smoothly.

Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 2003 Subaru Forester. Monroe, Moog, and KYB are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Struts for your 2003 Subaru Forester, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 2003 Subaru Forester rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Shocks and Struts Brands To Make Your 2003 Subaru Forester Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 2003 Subaru Forester demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Shocks and Struts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Forester the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.

Popular KYB Shocks and Struts

We carry KYB parts in our stock across Strut Mounts and Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories categories, plus more. For a 2003 Subaru Forester, our most popular KYB Shocks and Struts include:
Strut mount
from $84.99
(1)
Strut mount
Strut Mounts
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $31.49
(9)
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories

Top 2003 Subaru Forester Shocks and Struts from Monroe

Monroe products are another trusted brand when it comes to Shocks and Struts for your 2003 Subaru Forester. Popular Monroe parts include:
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
from $37.49
(9)
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
from $37.49
(6)
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
Strut Bellows
OESpectrum Strut
from $113.99
(1)
OESpectrum Strut
Rear Shock and Struts

FAQs for 2003 Subaru Forester Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 2003 Subaru Forester?

Out of 24 Shocks and Struts for the 2003 Subaru Forester, the most popular in our inventory are:
Strut Bellows
from $35.99
(10)
Strut Bellows
Strut Bellows
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $32.49
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Jounce Bumper and Bellows
Strut Bellows
Strut Bellows
from $35.99
(5)
Strut Bellows
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories