KYB SM5744 Suspension Coil Spring Seat - Front Upper

KYB SM5744 Front Upper Suspension Mount

KYB SM5744 is a front upper suspension coil spring seat and strut mount component built for OE-style replacement on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It addresses the vibration, noise, and harshness that can develop when original mounts harden with age, while helping restore steering feel and front-end control.

Compatible with 1996-2006 Hyundai Elantra, 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon, and 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, this KYB Mount Components part is engineered for direct-fit suspension service. The KYB SM5744 is designed to support suspension performance with the same application-specific approach KYB uses across its mount line.

Key Features

• OE-quality replacement strut mount for front upper suspension service
• Superior rubber construction helps reduce noise, vibration, and harshness
• Mount bearing design supports smoother steering response and front-end alignment retention
• Matched-grade studs and nuts for application-specific fitment
• Built to replace worn vibration insulators that can transmit road shock into the cabin

Product Details

The KYB Mount Components line focuses on restoring suspension function with replacement parts designed around each vehicle application. On vehicles such as the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon, and Kia Spectra, a worn strut mount can create clunks, steering looseness, and excess vibration at the top of the strut assembly. KYB SM5744 addresses those issues by replacing the upper mount interface with a component intended to cushion road impacts and support the steering pivot point where applicable.

This part number, SM5744, is a practical choice when servicing front suspension noise or replacing aged mount hardware during strut work. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Issues It Can Help Resolve

• Front suspension clunking or knocking over bumps
• Excess cabin vibration from hardened mount insulators
• Steering wander or reduced steering precision from worn mount bearings
• Uneven front-end alignment behavior after mount wear
• Harsh ride feel caused by deteriorated upper strut support

Installation Notes and Tips

Install SM5744 during strut service when the original mount shows cracking, hardening, or bearing wear. Inspect the strut assembly, spring seat, and related front suspension components before reassembly. Because this is a front upper mount application, confirm vehicle year, make, model, and suspension position before ordering. For best results, follow the vehicle service manual and torque specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is known for OE-style suspension replacement components, and the Mount Components line is built around application-specific fitment and consistent material quality. The SM5744 reflects that approach with a replacement design focused on restoring proper mount function in the front suspension.