KYB SB172 Suspension Strut Bellows - Rear

KYB Strut Boot for Rear Suspension

KYB SB172 is a rear suspension strut bellows kit that helps shield the strut shaft from dirt, dust, sand, salt, and other road debris. By covering the polished shaft and sealing area, it helps reduce abrasive wear and supports longer strut service life.

Compatible With rear applications on Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Tiguan, Golf Alltrack, and Golf SportWagen models listed below. KYB Strut Boots are part of the KYB Strut Boots product line, focused on protecting exposed strut components in everyday driving conditions.

Key Features

• Rear suspension strut bellows for listed Volkswagen applications
• Durable plastic boot helps block road contaminants from the strut shaft
• Helps protect the upper seal and bushing from abrasive debris
• Includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper
• Supports protection against bottoming out and extreme suspension movement
• Part number SB172 for application matching and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

The KYB SB172 strut boot kit is built to cover the full exposed length of the rear strut shaft, helping keep contaminants away from critical wear surfaces. This matters on vehicles that see wet roads, salt, gravel, and other debris that can accelerate seal and shaft wear. For Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Tiguan, Golf Alltrack, and Golf SportWagen rear suspension service, SB172 provides a direct-fit protection component for the listed model years.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Dust and grit reaching the strut shaft
• Road salt and moisture exposure around the seal area
• Abrasive wear on polished strut surfaces
• Impact damage from suspension bottoming out
• Wear caused by extreme suspension travel

Installation Notes and Tips

• Install on the rear strut positions listed for each vehicle application.
• Inspect the strut shaft, seal, and bushing before installation.
• Replace worn boots during strut service to maintain protection.
• Verify vehicle year, model, and rear suspension configuration before ordering.

Quality Assurance

KYB manufactures suspension components with OE-focused engineering standards. SB172 is built as a replacement strut boot kit for the listed Volkswagen rear applications.

Fits 2021 Volkswagen Golf, rear. Fits 2015-2020 Volkswagen Golf, rear. Fits 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta, rear. Fits 2018-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, rear. Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, rear. Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, rear.