Whiteline Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar Mount Kit - 22mm Forester XT 04-08 / Forester 98-08 | KBR18-22

Strengthen your rear suspension and improve sway bar response with the Whiteline KBR18‑22 Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar Mount Kit. This kit replaces the factory sway bar saddles with stiff, precision machined mounts designed for 22 mm rear anti‑roll bars on the Subaru Forester SF / SG platform.

By swapping in more rigid mounts, you reduce mount flex and twist under load—so your sway bar can work more effectively and reliably, especially when using heavier or adjustable bar settings.

Key Features & Benefits

• Stiff, Heavy‑Duty Mounts – Stronger than OEM to reduce deflection under load.

• Optimized for 22 mm Bars – Precisely sized to suit 22 mm rear sway bars.

• Improved Sway Bar Response – Helps the sway bar respond more directly, improving chassis control and limiting unwanted body roll.

• Corrosion‑Resistant Construction – Built to resist road environment wear and tear.

• Direct Replacement – Replaces the original mounts using the stock mounting points.

• Moderate Install Time – Approximately 1.0 hour to install.

• Warranty – Covered by 3‑year / 60,000 mile warranty.

Technical & Fitment Details

🛠 Installation Tips

1. Safely lift and support the rear of your vehicle.

2. Remove the existing rear sway bar mounting saddles/brackets.

3. Clean all mating surfaces and the sway bar itself of debris, old grease, and corrosion.

4. Install the KBR18‑22 mounts in place of the stock saddles, aligning them accurately with the factory mounting holes.

5. Torque all fasteners to factory or Whiteline specs—avoid over tightening, which may deform parts.

6. After driving for a short distance, recheck torque to ensure nothing has loosened.

Pro Tip: Use anti‑seize on mounting bolts (if compatible) to ease future removal in corrosive environments. Also inspect periodically under harsher driving or loaded conditions.