I have KYB struts on my '06 OB. They're firm, but not uncomfortable.
Pros: firm but comfortable
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Best Strut assembly for Subaru Outback
Ran original stock struts on my 2012 Outback until this year and 145k miles. And they honestly weren\u2019t even terrible yet, just starting to notice ride quality start to suffer.
Pros: long lasting, decent quality
Cons: ride quality suffered
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 233354 km
I put Monroe’s on my Outback. After a year the front passenger side went bad.
Cons: went bad after year
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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Top manufacturers of strut assembly for Subaru Outback
This part for Subaru Outback is made around the world. We have reviews for strut assembly manufacturers from countries such as: Japan, Belgium .
In March 2026, the ranking of strut assembly for Subaru Outback on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 3 reviews and 10 votes.
Which strut assembly to choose for Subaru Outback?
Last month, PartReview users preferred KYB. 30% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: strut assembly OEM Subaru — 0%.
Third place: Monroe with 0% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of strut assembly, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- KYB ranked 2, PR Score — 73. Based on 88 reviews and 276 votes.
- OEM Subaru does not yet have enough reviews to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding a review and specifying this brand and your car model.
- Monroe — rank 6, PR Score — 52. Based on 64 reviews and 202 votes.
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