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KYB SM5980 Suspension Shock Absorber Mount - Rear Upper
| Brand | KYB SM5980 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Upper |
| Product line | Mount Components |
| Fits | Hyundai and Kia · 37 vehicles |
OE quality replacement. Designed for each application with a direct-fit suspension shock absorber mount.
Noise and vibration reduction. Helps cushion road impacts and replace hardened insulators.
Steering support. Bearing plate design helps maintain steering performance and wheel alignment.
Cross-references 55310M6000, 55330F2100 and 55330G7000 for the same application. See all 3.
KYB Rear Upper Strut Mount for Kia and Hyundai
KYB SM5980 is a rear upper suspension shock absorber mount built for select Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It replaces worn vibration insulators that can transmit noise, harshness, and road impact into the cabin.
Key Features
- OE-quality replacement mount from KYB Mount Components
- Helps reduce vibration and suspension noise from aged mounts
- Cushions road shock to limit jarring over bumps
- Supports rear upper suspension mounting points
- Designed for direct-fit applications on select Kia Forte, Kia Niro, and Hyundai Kona models
Product Details
The KYB SM5980 strut mount is engineered for rear upper suspension use on 2017-2025 Kia and Hyundai applications. KYB Mount Components focus on restoring the function of the original mount by isolating vibration and helping maintain stable suspension operation. On vehicles such as the Kia Forte, Kia Niro, and Hyundai Kona, a worn rear upper mount can affect ride quality and increase cabin noise; this replacement addresses those symptoms with an OE-style design.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension
- Excess vibration felt through the body or cabin
- Noise caused by hardened or deteriorated mount insulators
- Harsh ride over bumps and uneven pavement
- Reduced steering and alignment stability related to worn suspension support points
Installation Notes
Install the KYB SM5980 only on the listed rear upper applications: 2021-2025 Kia Seltos, 2019-2024 Kia Forte, 2020-2024 Kia Forte5, 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona, 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq, 2017-2022 Kia Niro, 2019-2022 Kia Niro EV, and 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster. Verify the vehicle’s rear upper mount configuration before installation and inspect related suspension components for wear at the same time.
Quality Assurance
KYB is known for OE-quality suspension replacement components, and the SM5980 follows that approach with application-specific fitment and mount construction for consistent suspension performance.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kia | Seltos | AWD | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2024 | Kia | Forte | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2024 | Kia | Forte5 | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2024 | Kia | Seltos | AWD | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2023 | Hyundai | Kona | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2023 | Kia | Forte | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2023 | Kia | Forte5 | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2023 | Kia | Seltos | AWD | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Ioniq | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Kona | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Kia | Forte | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Kia | Forte5 | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Kia | Niro | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Kia | Niro EV | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2022 | Kia | Seltos | AWD | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Ioniq | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Veloster | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Kia | Forte | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Kia | Forte5 | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Kia | Niro | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Kia | Niro EV | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2021 | Kia | Seltos | AWD | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Ioniq | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Veloster | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2020 | Kia | Forte | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2020 | Kia | Forte5 | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2020 | Kia | Niro | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2020 | Kia | Niro EV | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Ioniq | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Veloster | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2019 | Kia | Forte | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2019 | Kia | Niro | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2019 | Kia | Niro EV | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Ioniq | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2018 | Kia | Niro | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Ioniq | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
| 2017 | Kia | Niro | — | Rear Upper | Mount Components |
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