KYB Suspension Strut Bellows P/N:SB163
Keep your front struts shielded from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris with the KYB Suspension Strut Bellows SB188. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the front position on the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V, wrapping the polished strut shaft in a durable plastic bellows designed to keep abrasive contaminants from reaching the shaft, upper seal and bushing — the kind of wear that shortens strut life. The kit also carries a poly foam travel-limiting bumper to protect the strut from bottoming out and to help limit extreme movement damage to nearby components.
Torn, cracked or missing bellows and a flattened jounce bumper let grit chew up the shaft — signs this boot kit may need replacing.
What is the KYB SB188?
It's a KYB Suspension Strut Bellows (strut boot) kit for the front struts, combining a plastic bellows boot with a poly foam jounce bumper.
Which vehicles does it fit?
It's designed as a direct-fit replacement for the front position on the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V. See the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
What does the bellows do?
It covers the entire strut shaft to block dirt, dust, sand, salt and road debris from reaching the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing, which can help extend strut life.
What is the poly foam bumper for?
The travel-limiting poly foam bumper is designed to keep the strut from bottoming out and to help limit extreme-movement damage to surrounding components.
How do I know when it needs replacing?
A torn, cracked or missing bellows and a collapsed jounce bumper let grit reach the shaft. If a worn boot kit is the cause, this replaces the bellows and bumper that help guard the strut.
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.