KYB SM5961 Suspension Strut Mount Kit - Front

KYB SM5961 Strut Mount Kit

KYB SM5961 is a front suspension strut mount kit for select Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric models. It replaces worn mount components that can transmit vibration, road noise, and harshness into the cabin while helping restore steering feel and suspension isolation.

Key Features

• OE-quality replacement strut mount components for the front suspension
• Helps reduce vibration, noise, and impact transfer from worn vibration insulators
• Front bearing plate supports steering pivot function and vehicle weight
• Built for 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona front applications
• Built for 2019-2022 Hyundai Kona Electric front applications
• Part number SM5961 for direct application lookup

Detailed Description

KYB Mount Components are engineered to replace aged front strut mount parts that harden over time and lose their ability to isolate road input. On Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric front suspension applications, the mount and bearing plate play an important role in steering response, alignment stability, and ride comfort. KYB SM5961 follows OE-style application-specific design to help restore the original suspension interface at the top of the strut assembly. This part number, SM5961, is a direct fit reference for the listed front applications.

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

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end clunking or knocking from worn strut mounts
• Excess vibration felt through the steering wheel or body
• Road noise transferred into the cabin from hardened insulators
• Loose or inconsistent steering feel caused by worn bearing plates
• Alignment concerns related to degraded upper strut support

Installation Notes and Tips

Install SM5961 on the front suspension only for the listed Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric applications. Inspect the strut assembly, bearing surface, and surrounding suspension parts before installation, and replace any worn components that could affect steering or ride quality. Proper alignment should be checked after suspension service.

Quality Assurance

KYB is known for OE replacement suspension components, and the Mount Components line is built around application-specific fit and function for the listed vehicles. SM5961 is engineered to meet the needs of front strut mount service on the confirmed Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric fitments.