Fitment: Replacement for Forester 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013. OE Number: 172678 172679. For details, please confirm the matching in "confirmed it" to confirm whether the parts are suitable for your vehicle application. Shorten Braking Distance: A new struts assembly helps maximize tire-to-road contact and distributes body weight evenly to each tire, which can shorten braking distances due to strut wear Bounce Reduction: Damping rods reduce body vibration and bounce by generating resistance through the flow of fluid to absorb or slow down the direct impact of energy Improve Vehicle Handling: KAX strut provides structural support to the vehicle suspension, helping to restore body height to prevent grounding. It will improve driving maneuverability by 50% Prevent Roll and Sideslip: Replacing the worn struts improves roll and skid when turning and enhances cab capacity, providing you with a smoother ride