Take the tour ×  The wife's car (2002 Subaru Outback) is ready
for new struts and I'm trying to determine the correct part set.
TireRack, surprisingly, lists two different sets of front
struts. One set is for "models after 6/02 only" and the other is
for "models before 5/02 only."  Here's the question: how do I
determine which pair I need?  I have the VIN number and I've
confirmed that the vehicle is a 2002 (thanks VIN) but there's no
month information there. Is there another way to determine which
part is necessary?  share|improve this question add comment  1
Answer  up vote 3 down vote accepted  There should be some kind
of sticker in the driver's side door jamb that will tell you a
more specific date of manufacture.  share|improve this answer
Good call - it's a 3/02 car. By the way, it's on the door
itself, not the jamb. I had to get nearly prone beneath it to
read but it's there. –  Bob Cross Oct 27 '11 at 0:27 add comment
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