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Whiteline Front Sway Bar 20mm Heavy Duty Subaru Forester 1998-2002

Whiteline Front Sway Bar 20mm Heavy Duty Subaru Forester 1998-2002

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Front Sway Bar 20mm Heavy Duty Subaru Forester 1998-2002
  • Sway Bar Heavy Duty Non-Adjustable
  • Position: Front
  • Size: 20mm
  • From 8/97 Thru 6/02 Production Date


As the name suggests their objective is to reduce sway, or body roll, and stabilise a vehicle under lateral (cornering) forces. Formula 1 cars still use sway bars along side the shocks and springs as it is the ONLY suspension component principally designed to control body roll. Unfortunately, many aftermarket spring manufacturers still design their lowered springs too hard, trying to control body roll when it is the sway bars job.

The fitting of bigger Whiteline Swaybars is still the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make.

Why? First, while car manufacturers appreciate the role the sway bar plays in vehicle control, safety and comfort, their standard bars, like the vehicles they are fitted to, are built to a compromise of price, performance and comfort. Secondly, handling and suspension design is an evolutionary process with constant changes.

Whiteline Swaybars are at the cutting edge of this process through their close association with motorsport. We understand the new technologies and design products to put your car at the very front of handling development. Cornering loads are spread more evenly across the tyres delivering more grip and frankly, that is what it is all about. You also get improved tyre wear as your tyres stay flatter and more upright. Comfort improves because your car sits flatter through bends meaning less movement inside the vehicle.

BARS on CARS What applies to me and my vehicle?

  • Front Wheel Drive increase the rear sway bar size
  • Rear Wheel Drive increase the front sway bar size
  • 4 Wheel Drive increase front then rear bar size
  • All Wheel Drive increase rear then front bar size

Whiteline Swaybars are manufactured using the finest grade Australian spring steel. They are powder coated and supplied with high performance Synthetic Elastomer mounting bushes in a DIY kit form, ready to simply bolt on.

Whiteline Adjustable Sway Bars
Adjustable sway bars allow their stiffness to be altered by increasing or reducing the length of the lever arms. This permits the roll stiffness to be tuned for different situations without replacing the entire bar. The stiffer the bar, the more force required to move the left and right wheels relative to each other. This increases the amount of force required to make the body roll.

Whiteline adjustable sway bars offer from 2 up to 4 points of adjustment allowing in some cases 10 distinct stiffness settings for precise handling bias adjustment. The Whiteline Blade is available across a huge range of applications.

Whiteline Swaybars are part of the Whiteline handling system. Designed to match and integrate with Chassis Bracing and key alignment products to deliver a fully balanced handling solution. Adjustable sway bars allow their stiffness to be altered by increasing or reducing the length of the lever arms.

So without reducing comfort, a Whiteline Swaybar will make your suspension system and tyres perform better, making the car more responsive while delivering more grip.



Vehicle Fitments:

Year Make Model Submodel
2004 - 2005 Subaru Baja Turbo, Sport
1998 - 2002 Subaru Forester Base, L, S
1995 Subaru Legacy Base
1995 - 2000 Subaru Legacy Brighton
1998 - 2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited
1994 - 2004 Subaru Legacy GT, L
2004 Subaru Legacy L 35th Anniversary
2003 Subaru Legacy L SE
1999 Subaru Legacy Limited 30th Anniversary, L 30th Anniversary, SUS 30th Anniversary
1994 - 1996 Subaru Legacy LS
1994 - 1997 Subaru Legacy LSi
1995 - 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback
1997 - 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited
1995 - 1998 Subaru Legacy Postal
1994 Subaru Legacy Sun Sport, 4x4, Alpine Sport, Outdoor, Sport, Touring
2002 - 2004 Subaru Outback H6
2004 Subaru Outback H6 35th Anniversary Edition, H6 VDC
2001 - 2004 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean
2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback Limited, Base
2001 - 2003 Subaru Outback VDC
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About this sway bar part for the Subaru Forester

This Whiteline part works on the anti-roll side of the suspension, one of the most noticeable handling changes for the money.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: Subaru Forester.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from Whiteline and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

Not sure it fits? Tell us exactly what you drive and we'll confirm fitment with the supplier first. It's free and saves a return.

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What else to plan for

  • Adjustable end links if the car is lowered or lifted, so the bar sits at the right angle. See sway bars and end links.
  • Fresh mount bushings for the bar itself.

More for your car: Subaru Coilovers & Suspension · All Sway Bars & End Links

Questions about Subaru Forester sway bar parts

Will this fit my Subaru Forester?
It is listed for the Subaru Forester. Check your year, model, drivetrain and chassis code against the product title. If anything is different, contact us and we will confirm fitment with the supplier before you order.
Do I need an alignment after installing this?
If the part changes or affects suspension geometry, yes. It is a good idea after any arm, link or bushing change.
Can I install it myself?
Many bolt-on parts can be installed at home with the right tools and a safe way to support the car. Pressed bushings and anything you are unsure about are best left to a shop.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From Whiteline. We sell parts from several brands and suppliers, and each one sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms. The product details above are the latest we have.