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+date: 2024-11-14T10:00:00-04:00
+description: ""
+featured_image: "images/featured_images/p52.jpg"
+tags: ["maintenance", "forester", "sg"]
+title: "Forester and its natural habitat"
+---
+
+The Forester also got some attention. After 320,000 km, the SLS shocks were put
+aside and replaced with a new set of KYB — shocks, springs, strut mounts, and
+covers. And that's when things started to snowball. While I was at it, I also
+did the rear brake discs and pads, pressed in new bushings for the rear control
+arm, and since I was going all in, I even replaced the driver's window motor,
+as it was on its last legs. And that's not all; I took a look under the car and
+noticed that the engine mount crossmembers need replacing as well. I have
+sourced them already and they are waiting to be fitted.
+
+Now I'm wondering, is this really the Forester's natural habitat?
+
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+
+Or is it the garage lift? But as my grandmother used to say, "If you've called
+yourself a mushroom, jump into the basket".
+
+So, I followed with scheduling the Forester for a repair on the rear right
+fender.
+
+And from the same day, two postcards, including something for two-wheeled
+enthusiasts:
+
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