Subaru Outback Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Genuinely worth knowing: the rear spring and shock are commonly sold together as a complete assembly on Subaru's platform, not always as separate parts.
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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
On the Subaru Outback, a rear spring often sags gradually for months without an obvious symptom beyond a slightly lower ride height, then fails suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk — worth bearing in mind if you notice one rear corner sitting lower than the other.
Subaru Outback Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Naturally aspirated, standard rate | Genuinely a different spring from the turbo version below — confirm engine and transmission before ordering |
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| Turbo, where fitted | A genuinely different, typically stiffer spring from the naturally aspirated version |
Always replace Subaru Outback rear springs in pairs — a single new spring paired with an old, sagged one on the other side creates an uneven ride height and handling bias.
Subaru Outback Rear Springs: What It Does
The Subaru Outback's rear coil spring supports the weight of the car's rear end and absorbs the initial impact of a bump, working alongside the shock absorber rather than replacing its function. A sagged or broken spring lowers ride height, can affect headlight aim, and in severe cases is an MOT failure item.
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Subaru Outback Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Subaru Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Subaru models.