KYB Suspension Strut Bellows P/N:SB164
Keep road grit off your strut shaft with the KYB strut bellow SB115, a rear suspension strut bellow that shields the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1985-1999 Volkswagen Jetta and 1985-1998 Volkswagen Golf — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
As a strut boot kit, this rear unit includes the plastic bellows and the poly foam travel-limiting bumper — replacing a torn or missing boot helps keep contaminants out and can extend the life of the strut.
Interchange: 63976
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What is the KYB strut bellow SB115?
It's a rear strut bellow (strut boot kit) with a durable plastic bellows and a poly foam travel-limiting bumper that protect the strut shaft, upper seal and bushing from road debris.
What does the bellows do?
It covers the entire strut shaft to keep dirt, dust, sand, salt and other debris from reaching the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing, which those contaminants cause to wear.
What is the poly foam bumper for?
The poly foam travel-limiting bumper helps protect the strut from bottoming out and shields other components from extreme-movement damage.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It's a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1985-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat and 1985-1998 Volkswagen Golf — check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What are signs I may need a new strut bellow?
A torn, cracked or missing bellows that leaves the strut shaft exposed is a sign it may need replacing, since debris can then reach the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.