KYB Suspension Strut Bellows P/N:SB172
Shield your strut shaft from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris with the KYB strut bellow kit (P/N SB130), a front strut boot kit that installs as a direct-fit replacement on the 2007-2013 Mazda 3, 2009-2013 Mazda 6, 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Golf R, 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey, 1998-2005 Lexus GS300, 1998-2000 Lexus GS400 and 2001-2005 Lexus GS430 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
Also sold as a suspension strut bellow, this KYB boot kit pairs a jounce bumper with a protective bellows for the front strut.
If a torn or missing boot has let grit reach the front strut, this kit replaces the protective bellows and travel bumper.
What is the KYB SB130?
It is a front suspension strut bellow (strut boot kit) that covers the strut shaft with a durable plastic bellows and adds a poly foam travel-limiting jounce bumper.
Which vehicles does the KYB strut bellow fit?
It fits the 2007-2013 Mazda 3, 2009-2013 Mazda 6, 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC, 2012-2013 Golf R, 2004-2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey, 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, plus 1998-2005 Lexus GS300, 1998-2000 GS400 and 2001-2005 GS430.
Is this a front or rear boot kit?
This kit is cataloged for the front position on the listed applications.
Does it include a jounce bumper?
Yes. The kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper designed to help keep the strut from bottoming out and to protect other components from extreme movement.
What does the boot protect?
The bellows covers the entire strut shaft to help keep dirt, dust, sand, salt and debris off the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing, which can help extend strut life.
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.