Kit Includes: (1) Rear Driver Side Strut & Spring Assembly (1) Rear Passenger Side Strut & Spring Assembly
Quantity: 2 Piece
Specification
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Location
Rear
TRQ fully loaded shocks and struts are manufactured using premium raw materials and calibrated to restore original ride comfort. TRQ shocks are fully loaded featuring a pre-loaded bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolator, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit, and premium strut. TRQ recommends replacing your shocks or struts in pairs to ensure even wear of components and improved ride comfort. All products are fit and road-tested in our Massachusetts R&D facility to ensure we deliver on our promise of Trusted Reliable Quality.
Product Features
Loaded Struts: Pre-assembled application specific design
Application Specific Design: No modifications necessary
Matched Pair: Improved comfort and extended service life
Restored Performance: Reduced body sway and vibration
Replacing struts used to require specialized tools to compress, remove, and transfer the old spring and mount. Our Pre-assembled, complete strut & spring assemblies come with all new parts and make the job much quicker and easier for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
Strut & spring assembly contains:
Upper Strut Mount
Strut Bearing
Coil Spring
Boot & Bumper Kit
Gas-charged Strut
Item Condition:New
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Lifetime Warranty
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How to Replace Rear Shocks Strut Spring Assembly 2005-09 Subaru Outback
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Tools used
14mm Wrench
Hammer
Socket Extensions
Torque Wrench
17mm Wrench
Jack Stands
19mm Wrench
Center Punch
Ratchet
Floor Jack
1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
1. Loosening the Rear Strut
Remove the trunk flooring
Pry up the trunk floor siding
Fold down the back seats
Remove the two upper strut mount nuts with a 14mm wrench
2. Removing the Wheel
Loosen the 19mm lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
3. Removing the Rear Strut and Spring Assembly
Loosen the 19mm lower strut bolt
Support the suspension with a floor jack
Punch the 19mm bolt through with a hammer and a punch
Remove the strut
4. Installing the Rear Strut and Spring Assembly
Reinstall the strut into the vehicle
Hand-tighten the top nuts
Support the lower part of the strut with a floor jack
Hold the strut against the frame with a pry bar
Tap the lower bolt in with a hammer
Tighten the 19mm lower bolt with a wrench and socket and ratchet
Torque the bolts to 46 foot-pounds
5. Reattaching the Wheel and Torqueing the Strut
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Torque the lug nuts in a crossing or star pattern to 90 foot-pounds
Torque upper nuts to 22 foot-pounds
Raise the seat
Replace the side trunk flooring
Replace the trunk flooring
Hi, I’m Mike from 1A Auto. We’ve been selling auto parts for over 30 years!
In this video, we are replacing rear struts in a 2008 Subaru Outback. If you need these parts or other parts for your car, click the link in the description and head over 1AAuto.com.
Open the back. Pull this up and out. Pull this up. See the clips underneath here. Fold down the back seats, push that down, and push that one down. This folded up here like that. And then take these two upper strut mount nuts off, and then put a 14 millimeter wrench on. And we'll break these free with a 14 millimeter wrench. Going to take off the lug nuts. It's a 19 millimeter socket and a breaker bar. I'm just going to crack them loose before we lift the vehicle off the ground. Take the lug nuts off.
From the side grab the wheel, pull it off. All right, then we're going to take the shock bolt out here, with a 19 millimeter socket and a 19 millimeter wrench. Pull the nut off. It's a good idea to support the lower suspension with… we're using a screw jack, but you could use a floor jack or a piece of wood or something underneath. The suspension may fall or go up once we pull that bolt out. To pull that out, I'm going to use a punch. Punch it through. As this goes through the shock is going to fall, so I'm going to try to support it. Be able to pull it down. Pull it straight down. We could have left a, one of the nuts on top so that it wouldn't fall all the way—you can also do that.
This is our old spring and strut assembly. This is our new spring and strut assembly from 1AAuto.com. As you can see, they are almost identical. It doesn't matter left to right—they're both the same part number.
On here you're going to see this warning. It tells you not to touch this nut underneath here, because it could be dangerous. It's safer to install the strut spring assemblies as a whole, versus removing the strut and taking a compressor and putting a new strut on. You don't have to mess around with it—it's good to pop right in. Order your part from 1AAuto.com and you'll be ready to rock and roll.
As you can see, when we took our strut spring assembly out, the suspension actually raised up. Most of the time when you're doing that, the suspension will kick down. For this vehicle it went up. All right, I'm going to install the new strut, this way and then I'm going to line up the holes on top. As that's in there, while I'm holding up I'm going to take one of the nuts and go around, get that nut started so it holds it up in place first.
So we're going to support the lower part of the shock strut assembly, but we also want to pry down on the suspension. I'm going to use a pry bar. Feed it through there and hold it against the frame. And while we're pulling down, try to get the bolt in. There we go. Once you get it started, you can take this down. Get this out of your way. And just tap it with a hammer. Put the nut back on.
Another way to get that bolt in for the lower strut: You could also put in a jack right here, if you had like a scissor jack. Could have stuck it in there and then be able to push the control arms down and then fish that bolt in and you'd be good. Now we're going to tighten the bolt up, the nut. 19 millimeter wrench and a 19 millimeter socket and ratchet. Now we're going to torque this bolt to 46 foot-pounds. That's good.
Install our tire. Put the lug nuts on. With a torque wrench, we're going to torque the lug nuts down to 90 foot-pounds going in a star pattern. You want to go in a star pattern so that you torque the wheel to the hub evenly. The struts come with new nuts, they're 15 millimeter instead of 14 millimeter. So I'm going to put these on. It's kind of hard to get underneath here. And the torque on these nuts is 22 foot-pounds. It's hard to get a torque wrench in there, so I'm just going to use a wrench.
And reinstall this. This piece comes up and over like that. There's a little push pin that goes right there, like that. Push the back seats up. Install the back panels. These two little clips go in there. Line them up and push them down. This one actually popped out over here. Put that clip in there first. Put this on here. Push it down. Just going to line those two tabs up in the back, and push that down. Close the deck lid.
Thanks for watching. Visit us at 1AAuto.com for quality auto parts, fast and free shipping, and the best customer service in the industry.
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Great fit!
Joel
March 20, 2018
Perfect replacement for the Outback I was working on. Odd design by Subaru that the shock is loaded and hard to get off because of the pressure. All in all this makes the job much easier.
Strut and spring assembly install
Joshua
May 1, 2018
These were an exact fit. Came with new nuts for mounts and went in very easy
D
July 30, 2018
Great price quality parts, delivered precisely when promised.
Much easier than I thought
Sergio
August 3, 2018
Arrived promptly, easy to install. Customer service was fantastic. Will be doing the front soon. Very happy with overall experience.
Fast shipping, good fit, good quality!
John
September 14, 2018
Struts for our 2006 Subaru arrived in three days. The fit was very good. No more clunking from rear end.
Delivery review
William
December 16, 2018
Havent installed the parts yet, but the delivery process was extremely fast
Subaru Outback rear struts
James
January 7, 2019
Having found that a spring was broken on one of the rear struts on my 2008 Subaru Outback and being a guy that says "I'll do it myself". I shopped for new strut assemblies and determined that 1AAuto was the best deal. I ordered the struts and they arrived in two days. The installation went well and quickly. The feel of the car with the new struts is a huge improvement with much better ride and body control. I highly recommend these struts for great value and performance.
So far works perfect.
Cezary
April 1, 2019
I was impressed with service and timely delivery from 1Aauto. Product itself looks good and fits perfect. Really nice ride after repair. Too early to say anything about quality, but for this price I can change it every year. Thanks.
perfect fit and easy install
Gerarde
April 4, 2019
Better price than RockAuto and super fast delivery. And the 1A youtube video showing how to install was very helpful. Thanks!
Great suspension
S
June 17, 2019
It fit right in didnt take long to install. Took at make 2 hours with taking out the old suspension in that time too
very easy checkout with PayPal love it
Gokay
July 18, 2019
In terms of prices I believe they have the most competitive prices on parts. Dont know how they pull it but they make it happened.
I had the struts installed and car runs great and smooth ride.
After a week a replaced the front struts as well and I bought them again from them so far it has been a good journey.
I hope they last for some time at least.
I hope this helps.
jason
purchased rear struts.
B
July 23, 2019
rear struts for my 08 subaru outback ....fantastic parts and service. I would highly recommend 1A Auto to everyone.
Perfect fit
HIDEO
July 25, 2019
I ordered rear shocks from
1A Auto. Since Ive watched more than a few of their videos, it only made sense for me to give them my business. Good quality parts at a great price. 1A auto parts is on top of my list if I need anything else for my car.
I highly recommend 1A Auto Parts.
Parts fit perfect the shocks work well easy to install
C
January 13, 2020
Looking for a reasonable shock advance Auto parts in different local parts stores were almost twice the money very pleased fast shipping got around time
Took the bounce out
M
March 16, 2020
Installed these on my 2005 Outback XT. Good quality. Good price. Will order fronts in future.
I tow a 4 wheeler on a small trailer and these really made a big difference over my worn out ones. Install was pretty easy.
Good and fast
J
September 27, 2020
Struts fit perfectly. Shipping was fast. Product performs very well. Why spend more money when theee work and the price is so much bettet
Great quality struts
Vincent
October 6, 2020
Customer service is excellent and the quality of the struts is great compared to the price of KYB struts. Put them in my 2007 Subaru Outback. Will be installing the fronts this weekend. Installation instructions from 1A are on the money.
Affordable, easy to install, and high quality.
N
November 7, 2020
I needed shocks and loved this pair for an amazing price, saved hundreds compared to the shop or auto parts store and used the install video for a quick fix on my car. Will keep coming back for all my car parts here.
Easy and correct part
David
May 17, 2021
I was skeptical on this after getting quote from dealer/shop for over $1,000 for the job. Parts arrived SUPER quick and packed well. Took about 2 hours total for everything taking my time and never doing struts before. Highly pleased with quality of parts and fit like a glove.
Great service
Kristina
June 1, 2021
Every time I have used 1Aauto they have had great service and they are so on the ball with getting the correct part to you in a timely manner.
Product performs as advertised, and I'll probably do the front struts with this product when it's need.ed.
George
June 12, 2021
Not too difficult an installation with the help of my son with no lift. Three days later put 600 miles on the outback and the car felt very good. It would have been significantly more difficult had I attempted to accomplish the install by myself. The price was also a plus!
OEM Replacement
Dustin
June 19, 2021
Fits great on my 2009 Subaru Outback. Cheaper than all the other places I looked. Thank you!!
As easy as the video
Samuel
July 30, 2021
Parts arrived quickly and well packaged. It was almost as easy as it looks in the video. I am a total amateur and it took me about 2 1/2 hours total. About an hour of that was figuring out that the stock Subaru scissor jack is too tall to fit between the control arm and frame. Once I used the scissor jack from my wife's Fit, it was very easy.
I saved about $350 and that is after buying a jack, jack stands, and a torque wrench. I'll be doing the front soon.
Timothy
September 17, 2021
Im happy with the parts I received! Look like good quality parts when I was installing them ! This is my second time using you and Im satisfied with the parts ! Thanks
GALO
November 18, 2021
It was easier than I thought. Having the proper tools is half the battle. The videos made it easy. Thank you!
A1 Auto my #1 Parts source
David
November 28, 2021
My First time buying from A1. I have watched their helpful videos before but this was my first purchase from them. I shopped around as we all do now a days. They had the best price, fast shipping and hit this purchase out of the ball park. The box even had a decal with a bar scan on it, When i scanned it, it took me straight to YouTube and their instructional video. I was thoroughly impressed with this purchase and A1 will be my first choice for future automotive parts purchases. I don't write reviews but couldn't overlook this opportunity, Thanks A1 Auto!
Andrew
December 7, 2021
So far good.
Did the job!
Ronald
January 6, 2022
Fast Shipping! The struts got rid of the noise! Did the job! They were the same struts the local fix it shop recommended at 1/2 the price!
Harold
May 15, 2022
Parts arrived on time, and were easy to install, and function well. The how-to videos are helpful.
Dennis
July 13, 2022
Great price, quick shipping! So far so good on how they last!
Satisfied buyer
Ryan
October 9, 2022
Easy install, but video should mention that dependent upon your bolts the removal process can challenge you.
Great fit
Paul
January 4, 2023
Fast shipping. Parts fit perfectly. Had purchased the Monroe shocks from another company. They didn't even fit the top mounting holes.
These went right I'm. About 30 min a side. Ride is same as OEM.
Great company, great product
perfect
Jason
September 26, 2023
easy install. have a pry bar handy.
Great quality looking parts
Charles
December 13, 2023
R and R direct bolt in.fit is excellent!
Smooth Ride
Jeff
March 13, 2024
Half the price of my local auto parts store and function well!
Victor
April 14, 2024
Good shock absorbers
Good struts, easy install.
Jay
June 23, 2024
Pretty easy to change out. That is after I bought an impact driver, which I wanted anyway. ??
Ride is back to normal so happy with these struts.
Todd
August 25, 2024
Rides. Like new
Customer Q&A
Will these fit my 05 subaru outback xt I know the xt have a higher ride height than the normal outbacks?July 4, 2017
M I
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Yes, these will replace the rear struts on your 2005 Outback XT. They will be built to the same ride height!
July 6, 2017
Tim K
Are the shocks gas charged?February 13, 2023
Jeff H
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I am not sure if they are gas charged, but there were fully charged and rode better then the original ones.
February 13, 2023
David B
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Yes, these are gas charged.
February 14, 2023
Andra M
Would this fit Subaru Baja 2005?September 5, 2024
Russell D
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Currently, we do not carry this part for your vehicle. We're always updating our inventory so please check back soon!
September 6, 2024
Nick R
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