Product Details
Made to fit the 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X, Sports 2.5 XT (SH), the Front Strut Tower Brace (Large Top Mount Intercooler) from Whiteline. Placement: front. In the box: 1 strut brace and 3 brackets. The part number is KSB599. The listing names the Sports 2.5 X and Sports 2.5 XT trims.
Body panels flex slightly under load, and in a corner the tops of the front struts move toward and away from each other. This brace spans that gap, which stiffens that end of the chassis and lets the suspension do its job with fewer unwanted changes in geometry.
Expect a moderate job of about half an hour. No alignment is needed afterward. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Forester: Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Front Control Arm Lower Inner Front Bushing, and 14mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts.
Features
- Corrosion protection: A protective plating covers the metal components to guard against corrosion.
- Chassis stiffness: Helps keep alignment angles and spring rates consistent by cutting down flex.
- Finish: The polished alloy finish is a visual upgrade as well.
- Install guide: Whiteline packs an install guide with it.
Specifications
| Part Number | KSB599 |
| Part Name | Strut Bar |
| Vehicle | 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X, Sports 2.5 XT |
| Chassis Code | SH |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Bar Color | Black |
| Bar Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Drilling Required | No |
| Finish | Anodized |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 0.5 |
| Kit Contents | 1 Strut Brace, 3 Brackets |
| Mount Color | Grey |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Suspension Grade Type | Performance |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | No |
| Notes | - |