Subaru Outback Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Genuinely worth knowing: the rear shock and spring are commonly sold together as a complete assembly on Subaru's platform, not always as separate parts.
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Confirmed: Left, Right, and Turbo All Genuinely Differ
Genuinely worth knowing: Subaru's own parts catalogue lists left and right rear shocks as separate, non-interchangeable references, and turbo variants (where offered) use a genuinely different shock from naturally aspirated versions.
Subaru Outback Rear Shock Absorber: The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It
It's easy to focus entirely on the Subaru Outback's front suspension, since it also does the steering, but the rear shocks age just the same — often with subtler symptoms that get dismissed as road noise right up until they can't be ignored.
Subaru Outback Rear Shock Absorber: OEM Part Number
| Standard, right | Genuinely a different part number from the left-side shock — Subaru's own parts catalogue lists these separately |
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| Standard, left | A genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above |
| Turbo, where fitted | A genuinely different shock from the naturally aspirated version, confirmed as separate part numbers |
The Subaru Outback's shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs.
Subaru Outback Rear Shock Absorber: What It Does
The rear shock absorber controls how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps. A worn rear shock lets the back of the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly.
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Subaru Outback Rear Shock Absorber: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Shock Absorber Guide for symptoms of a worn shock, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Subaru Rear Shock Absorber
The same part, covered across other Subaru models.