Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Front Left Strut Assembly - 2014-2018 Forester

Product Overview

The Bilstein B4 OE Replacement front left strut assembly (22-278463) is designed for 2014-2018 Forester. It replaces the original damper to restore the vehicle’s intended ride quality and suspension control while meeting or exceeding OE standards.

Features

• OE replacement damping for the listed applications
• Designed to restore original ride and handling characteristics
• Twintube internal design

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 22-278463
• Series: B4 OE Replacement
• Position: Front Left
• Collapsed Length (in): 15.47
• Extended Length (in): 21.65
• Collapsed Length (mm): 393.0
• Extended Length (mm): 550.0
• Lower Mount Type: Bracket
• Upper Mount Type: Stem
• Internal Design: Twintube
• Finish: Black Paint
• Spring Seat Included: Yes - Fixed

What’s Included

• One front left strut assembly (22-278463), sold individually
• Coil springs and upper mounts are not part of this individual damper listing

Vehicle Fitment

Installation Information

• Installation by a qualified suspension technician is recommended. Follow the vehicle service procedure and Bilstein installation instructions.
• Inspect reused suspension components during installation and perform a wheel alignment after installation.

Bilstein installation instructions