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SKU: SR4781 / UPC: 197244046991
KYB Rear Strut-Plus Assembly for 2017 Subaru Forester: Restore Ride Control and Handling
The KYB Rear Strut-Plus Assembly is a complete rear suspension solution designed specifically for this model year. This assembly delivers precise damping and stability that matches original equipment standards, helping to sharpen steering response, shorten stopping distances, and keep your vehicle planted on the road. Built with vehicle-specific components, it addresses common wear issues in rear struts by providing consistent control over bumps and turns, ensuring your Forester maintains its intended balance and safety features like electronic stability control. Customers choose this KYB part because it installs directly without modifications, saving time and labor while delivering reliable performance mile after mile.
Key Performance Advantages
- Exact OE Calibration: Hand-assembled damping valves tuned for the 2017 Forester's weight distribution and dynamics, reducing body roll and improving cornering grip compared to worn stock parts.
- Durable Construction: Thicker strut body and reinforced brackets resist flex and fatigue, preserving wheel alignment for even tire wear and longer component life.
- Ride Height Accuracy: High-carbon steel coil springs, heat-treated and stress-relieved, return your suspension to factory specifications, supporting proper sensor function and headlight alignment.
- All-Weather Reliability: Salt-spray and cycle-tested for endurance, with protective bellows shielding the chrome piston rod from debris and corrosion.
This rear assembly outperforms basic replacements by integrating all elements for seamless operation, making it the direct fit choice for Forester owners seeking dependable daily driving or light off-road capability.
What's Included in Your Purchase
The KYB SR4781 is a fully pre-assembled unit ready for installation, containing:
- KYB Gas-a-Just or Excel-G strut with vehicle-specific valving for responsive damping.
- Heat-treated high-carbon coil spring, matched to OE wind direction and corner-specific load.
- Strut mount with carbon-manganese steel bearing and Styrene Butadiene rubber for quiet operation.
- Custom rubber coil spring insulator to prevent noise and vibration.
- Microcellular polyurethane jounce bumper for progressive compression control.
- Protective dust boot/bellow to guard against road contaminants.
- All necessary mount hardware, including SAE Grade J1199 studs and Grade 8 fasteners.
No additional parts or tools required bolt it in and drive.
Vehicle Fitment Details
Part Number: SR4781
UPC: 197244046991
This assembly fits the following 2017 Subaru Forester configurations (rear position only sold individually):
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Submodel |
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2.0XT Premium |
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2.0XT Touring |
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2.5i |
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2.5i Limited |
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2.5i Premium |
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2.5i Touring |
Verify compatibility with your VIN for hybrid or other variants, as suspension may differ.
Why This is Your Best Suspension Investment
For 2017 Subaru Forester drivers facing sagging rear ride height or bouncy handling, the KYB SR4781 stands out by combining OE engineering with straightforward replacement. It extends tire life, enhances safety system performance, and keeps your crossover responsive without the guesswork of piecing together components.
Order now to get back to smooth, confident drives.
KYB
KYB offers a complete line of shock absorbers, struts, and strut assemblies for cars, trucks, SUVs and Cross-overs. We also design and manufacture steering stabilizers, and provide a full line of shock and strut accessories including mounting hardware, coil spring insulators, coil springs, strut mounts, jounce bumpers, and bellows. KYB is one of the world’s largest suppliers of shocks and struts for new vehicle manufacturers. Our products can be found on some of the most popular cars, SUVs and trucks in North America. Because we make ‘original equipment’ we know exactly how vehicles perform and handle when new, and we can help keep them operating as designed, for as long as they’re on the road. The KYB catalog includes the following models: Excel-G, Strut-Plus, Gas-a-Just, MonoMax, Truck-Plus, KYB JAOS, Truck-Plus, Leveling Assembly, Strut Mounts and Boots, Steering Stabilizers, Self-Leveling & Electronic Shocks.
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