For the 2005 Subaru Forester (SG), this front steering rack mount bushing from Whiteline firms up the steering rack mounts for more direct steering. Age is the main enemy here: even the newest Forester covered is 21 years old, and rubber that old rarely holds its shape or stiffness.
The steering rack is held to the chassis by bushings, and every input you make at the wheel passes through them. Rubber ones soften with age and can be degraded further by oil leaks, so the rack is allowed to shift under load and the steering feels less precise. A firmer rack mount bushing reduces that movement.
This listing covers the 2005 model year of the Subaru Forester on the SG chassis. You receive 3 bushings and an install guide. Whiteline rates the install as moderate and lists about 2 hours. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. To go with it on the Forester, see 14mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, Adjustable Sway Bar Vehicle Link Kit, and 22mm Front Sway Bar.
Features
Specifications
| Part Number | KSR202 |
| Part Name | Steering Rack Mount Bushing Kit |
| Vehicle | 2005 Subaru Forester XS L.L. Bean Edition, XT Premium |
| Chassis Code | SG |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Material | Polyurethane |
| Color | Black |
| Durometer | 85 |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Grade Type | Improved Design |
| Grade Type | OEM Performance |
| Grade Type | Premium |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2 |
| Kit Contents | 3 Bushings, Install Guide |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Universal or Specific Fit | Specific Fit |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Includes both 25mm & 30mm wide passenger side bracket bushings |


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