{"product_id":"cusco-rear-subframe-brace-lower-bar-forester-sf5-sg5-sg9","title":"Cusco Rear SUBFRAME Brace Lower Bar Forester SF5 SG5 SG9","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e676 487 A\u003c\/span\u003e   |   \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4996338051479\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCusco Rear Subframe Brace Lower Bar Forester SF5 SG5 SG9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCusco 676 487 A\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Subframe Brace Lower Bar is the best chassis reinforcement upgrade for Subaru Forester SF5, SG5, and SG9 owners seeking improved handling, reduced chassis flex, and enhanced stability. 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