This Subaru Crosstrek front strut replacement job is of moderate difficulty, but will vary greatly depending on the tools you have for the job. The instructions should be the same for the 2018 (as seen in this video), 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model year Subaru Crosstreks. Here is the list of tools I used, or wished I used, along with some alternatives that may save you some money over the tool truck brands:
Ratchet, Roto-Head 3/8": amzn.to/2IvTgbV * (Gearwrench)
Ratchet, Roto-Head 1/4": amzn.to/2XmCUps * (Gearwrench)
Ratchet, Roto-Head Pair: amzn.to/2XrXDbi * (Gearwrench)
Ratcheting Wrench Set, 20pc: amzn.to/3BEAh8w * (Gearwrench, cheaper set)
Ratcheting Wrench Set, 30pc: amzn.to/42Ppdl4 * (Gearwrench, expensive set)
Deep 3/8" Metric Sockets: amzn.to/2IbiXvH * (Gearwrench)
Ratcheting Pass-Through Wrench Set, 46pc: amzn.to/3tPhmHO * (Gearwrench)
Strut Spring Compressor: amzn.to/4aT0Ebe * (OEMTools)
Strut Spring Compressor: amzn.to/41ZrWc6 * (Powerbuilt, item used in video)
Dead Blow Hammer: amzn.to/3tMjGiX * (Gearwrench)
Dead Blow Hammer: amzn.to/4b7jCLB * (Stanley)
Service items, like gloves, sprays, and other general purpose stuff:
XL Nitrile Gloves: amzn.to/41G0Ft9 * (Gloveworks, Orange)
Mechanix FastFit Gloves: amzn.to/41Ub866 *
Parts used, as well as some alternatives:
Bilstein B6 Crosstrek Front Left Strut Assembly 22-283627: amzn.to/3TYMRtQ *
Bilstein B6 Crosstrek Front Right Strut Assembly 22-283634: amzn.to/48s4nec *
MEVOTECH TXMS80895
MEVOTECH TXMS80896
Bearing Strut (Front) Part Number: 20320FL010
Suspension Strut Mount Cap. Dust Seal Strut (Front) Part Number: 20326FL002
Note: You don't need to buy everything on this list! A lot of what I've compiled here are duplicate items from different brands so you can pick which style/price you prefer.
Torque values and timestamps coming soon!
Bonus story:
When I needed struts for this Crosstrek, I was able to find the rears pretty easily, as well as the front left, but the front right was incredibly hard to find (at the time). There was one supplier that let me order one and I had to wait at least four months for Bilstein to manufacture them (I assume, based on how "rare" they were online) and get them to me. I replace struts in pairs, so I had just the rear struts replaced for a while. The handling balance was interesting for those months! Speaking of, here's how to replace the rear struts on these Subarus: • Subaru Crosstrek Rear ...
Strut Mount Technical Service Bulletin: static.nhtsa.g... (TSB 05-62-18R)
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