KYB SB149 Suspension Strut Bellows - Front

KYB Strut Boot for Front Suspension

KYB SB149 is a front suspension strut bellows designed to shield the strut shaft from dirt, dust, sand, salt, and road debris. It also includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper to help protect the strut from bottoming out and reduce damage from extreme suspension movement.

Key Features

• Protects the polished strut shaft, upper seal, and bushing from abrasive contamination
• Durable plastic bellows covers the strut shaft to block road debris
• Poly foam bumper helps limit travel during compression
• Front-position application for select Chevrolet models
• KYB Strut Boots line focuses on extending strut service life

Detailed Description

KYB SB149 is a suspension strut bellows for front applications on 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt. By covering the exposed strut shaft, this boot helps keep contaminants away from critical wear surfaces that can be damaged by daily road exposure. The included bumper adds protection during hard compression events, helping reduce impact-related stress on suspension components. 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 and grit
• Seal damage from dust, salt, and moisture exposure
• Bushing wear from abrasive road contamination
• Bottoming-out impact on the front strut assembly
• Damage from extreme suspension travel

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front strut assembly only. Inspect the strut shaft, seal, and surrounding suspension parts before installation, and replace worn components as needed. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and front position before ordering. Fits 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, front. Fits 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt, front. KYB SB149 is a direct-fit service part for these listed applications.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a recognized suspension parts manufacturer with OE-level engineering focus. SB149 is built as a replacement strut boot kit for the listed Chevrolet applications.