KYB SB130 Suspension Strut Bellows - Front

KYB Strut Boot Kit SB130 Overview

KYB SB130 is a front suspension strut bellows kit that helps shield the strut shaft from dirt, dust, sand, salt, and road debris. By covering the shaft and protecting the upper seal and bushing, it supports longer strut service life on applications such as the Volkswagen CC, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, and Lexus GS300.

KYB Boot Kits are built for drivers looking for an OE-style strut boot solution for front suspension service. The SB130 also includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper to help prevent bottoming out and reduce damage from extreme suspension movement.

Key Features

• Superior-quality boot helps protect the strut shaft from leak-causing dirt and debris
• Poly foam bumper helps prevent the strut from bottoming out
• Built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE
• Protects the upper seal and bushing from contamination
• Front suspension strut bellows for select Volkswagen, Mazda, Ford, and Lexus applications

Detailed Description

The KYB Boot Kits product line focuses on protecting exposed strut components from the contaminants that accelerate wear. SB130 uses a durable plastic bellows to cover the full strut shaft, helping keep abrasive material away from the polished surface, seal area, and bushing. That protection matters on daily-driven vehicles where road grime and weather exposure can shorten suspension component life.

This part number, KYB SB130, is used on front suspension applications including 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC, 2007-2013 Mazda 3, 2009-2013 Mazda 6, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Golf R, 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, 1998-2005 Lexus GS300, 2001-2005 Lexus GS430 (exc. adjustable suspension), 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, and 1998-2000 Lexus GS400. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Strut shaft wear caused by dirt, dust, sand, and salt
• Seal and bushing damage from road debris intrusion
• Suspension harshness from bottoming out
• Premature strut deterioration on front suspension service
• Noise or impact damage related to extreme suspension travel

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the boot on the front strut during strut replacement or suspension service so the shaft and seal area are protected before the vehicle returns to the road. Verify the application by year, make, model, and position before installation. For Lexus GS430 applications, confirm the vehicle does not have adjustable suspension.

Quality Assurance

KYB designs Boot Kits to match or exceed OE-level fit and function for the intended application. SB130 is engineered as a protective suspension service part for front strut assemblies on select Volkswagen CC, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, and Lexus GS models.