Bilstein 22-278463 B4 OE Front Left Strut for 2014-2018 Subaru Forester AWD

Vehicle Fitment

• 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, 2.0L Turbo (2.0XT), AWD -- Front Left
• 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, 2.5L NA (2.5i), AWD -- Front Left

Fitment Notes

• AWD models only -- does not fit FWD Forester variants
• Front left axle only -- sold individually
• Matching front right strut: Bilstein 22-278470
• OE cross reference: Subaru 20310 SG010 / 20310 SG011 / 20310 SG030
• Not recommended for use with lowering springs
• Designed for factory ride height -- OEM replacement only
• Factory mounting hardware reused -- all necessary washers and bushings included
• Mounting plates sold separately if needed

Features

• B4 OE Replacement -- restores factory ride comfort, handling, and safety
• Twin-tube low-pressure gas design -- consistent damping under all load conditions
• High OE quality -- manufactured to same standards as Bilstein OE supply
• Tested to meet or exceed OE standards
• Made in Germany by thyssenkrupp Bilstein

Specifications

• Part Number: 22-278463
• Series: B4 OE Replacement
• Type: Twin-tube low-pressure strut assembly
• Position: Front Left
• OE cross reference: Subaru 20310 SG010 / SG011 / SG030
• Quantity: Sold individually
• Matching right strut: 22-278470
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Included Components

• 1x B4 OE Replacement front left strut assembly
• All necessary washers and bushings

Product Description

The Bilstein 22-278463 is a B4 OE Replacement front left strut for the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester in AWD configuration -- all trims including the 2.5i and 2.0XT. It is a direct OEM-equivalent replacement designed to restore the factory ride comfort, handling response, and safety profile of the original strut. AWD models only -- does not fit FWD Forester variants. Sold individually; matching front right strut is Bilstein 22-278470.

The B4 series uses Bilstein's twin-tube low-pressure gas design, manufactured to the same quality standards as Bilstein's OE supply to vehicle manufacturers. Not recommended for use with lowering springs -- designed strictly for factory ride height applications. Factory mounting hardware is reused during installation. Made in Germany by thyssenkrupp Bilstein. Backed by Bilstein's Limited Lifetime Warranty.