Bilstein 22-278432 is a B6 series front left suspension strut assembly for the 2009-2013 Subaru Forester. It is a twintube design with a velocity-sensitive, digressive piston, a yellow paint finish, a stem upper mount and a bracket lower mount. It measures 15.02 in collapsed and 21.22 in extended. A fixed spring seat is included, and no boot is included. Damping is non-adjustable, and the quantity per vehicle is 1.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 22-278432
- Series: B6
- Product: Suspension Strut Assembly
- Collapsed Length (in): 15.02
- Extended Length (in): 21.22
- Extended Length (mm): 539.0
- Lower Mount Type: Bracket
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Twintube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Reservoir: No
- Boot Included: No
- Spring Seat Included: Yes - Fixed
- Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
- Country of Origin: RO
- Quantity per Vehicle: 1
Vehicle Applications
- 2009 Subaru Forester (X, X Limited, X Premium, XT, XT Limited): Front Left
- 2010 Subaru Forester (X, X Limited, X Premium, XT Limited, XT Premium): Front Left
- 2011 Subaru Forester (X, X Limited, X Premium, X Touring, XT Premium, XT Touring): Front Left
- 2012 Subaru Forester (X, X Limited, X Premium, X Touring, XT Premium, XT Touring): Front Left
- 2013 Subaru Forester (X, X Limited, X Premium, X Touring, XT Premium, XT Touring): Front Left
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 22-278432 fit?
It fits the front left of the 2009-2013 Subaru Forester. The submodels covered for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 22-278432 a front or rear strut, and how many are needed?
It is the front left strut assembly, and the quantity per vehicle is 1.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 22-278432?
It measures 15.02 in collapsed and 21.22 in extended.
Does the 22-278432 include a spring seat or boot?
A fixed spring seat is included, and no boot is included.
How does the 22-278432 mount, and is it adjustable?
It has a stem upper mount and a bracket lower mount. Damping is non-adjustable.

