Subaru Forester SF (1997-2002): Liberal Style Grille

SUBARU FORESTER SF (1997-2002): LIBERAL STYLE FRONT GRILLE

Renew the look of your ride and elevate your Forester's front-end aesthetics with this premium Liberal-style grille. Manufactured by Monkey Warehouse in Brisbane, this grille is engineered using FRP Hand Laid techniques. This provides a high-strength, lightweight, and rust-proof alternative to brittle plastic factory units, ensuring a rigid fit that stands up to Australian conditions.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 1 x Liberal Style Front Bonnet Grille

COMPATIBILITY

To ensure you are ordering the correct part for your SF, please verify your vehicle details:

• Vehicle: Subaru Forester
• Model: SF Series (GT, Limited, GX, etc.)
• Years: 1997 - 2002

THE MONKEY WAREHOUSE ADVANTAGE

• 20 Years of Composite Heritage: Hand-crafted by experts with two decades of experience in the Australian automotive aero industry.
• 100% Brisbane Made: Proudly manufactured at our Coopers Plains workshop. Thank you for supporting Australian manufacturing!
• Hand Laid Structural Integrity: Unlike cheap chopper gun imports, our Hand Laid process ensures consistent panel thickness and a superior strength-to-weight ratio.
• Durability: FRP is 100% rust-proof. As a "thermoset" material, it maintains its rigid shape under the Australian sun, resisting the warping common in plastic parts.
• Serviceable Design: Engineered to be a "serviceable" part: if damaged by road debris, it can be professionally re-glassed rather than replaced.

SHIPPING & FREIGHT INFORMATION

To get the most competitive freight rates, shipping is calculated based on your specific location.

ORDERING & MANUFACTURING TIME

This product is Made to Order to ensure strict quality control.

• Lead Time: Approximately 2 weeks for manufacturing. If completed earlier, it will be dispatched immediately.
• Urgent Orders: Please contact us via email before ordering if you have an upcoming show or project deadline.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

This is a high-quality aftermarket FRP component. For a professional finish, the following workflow is required:

• Pre-fitting: Always test-fit the grille to the bonnet/bumper "dry" before any modification, sanding, or painting to check alignment with the factory mounting points.
• Professional Adjustment: Minor sanding or trimming may be required to achieve a perfect flush fit.
• Preparation: Requires professional sanding and priming before painting to match your vehicle paint code.
• Expert Fitment: We strongly recommend installation by a qualified body shop experienced in FRP products to ensure a professional finish.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does this use the factory clips?
Due to the hand-laid manufacturing process, standard factory clips are often replaced with professional mounting hardware or screws for a more secure, vibration-free fit.

What is the difference between Hand Laid and Chopper Gun?
Chopper guns spray random glass strands, leading to brittle sections. Our Hand Laid process manually layers glass mats, ensuring a better resin-to-glass ratio and higher impact resistance.

Does it come painted?
No. It arrives in a raw gel-coat finish. It requires standard preparation, priming, and painting by a professional to match your vehicle perfectly.