I just replaced both front struts on my 2008 Ford Edge because one of the struts I had installed by a mechanic broke after a short time. Why? Because the mechanic forgot to install this item....which is commonly known as a 'bump stop'. I did the job myself this time around and used all KYB products...struts, top mounts and this strut boot. It's comprised of a 3" long neoprene cushion that fits perfectly into a small ridge on the top of the dust boot....and this slips over (quite snugly) the chrome shaft of the strut before you install the coil spring on the strut. What does this part do?...it stops the strut from bottoming out when you hit a deep pothole by use of this cushion. And the plastic boot keep the road dirt and winter salts off the chrome shaft and stops it from pitting that could cause a premature failure. I was totally impressed with the quality of all the KYB components versus the Ford OEM parts. If you are doing this type of job...DON'T FORGET THE BUMP STOPS!Read full review
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KYB says to use SB-119 for my application. I did not think it was the best choice since the bellows would have to be jacklegged. I elected to use the SB-102, the KYB catalog recommendation for my strut number. I modified the strut mount with the addition of two washers each to make a flush surface for the bumper. The JB Weld holding the washers cured overnight with a medicine bottle of ball bearings on them. I am extremely pleased how it turned out. It's a cleaner looking installation and I believe there will be less wear and tear on the bumper with the flat surface it will press against..
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Nice quality kit but it has no instructions and did not really fit my new Moog upper mounting plate. Due to no diagram, I never did figure out how the partd were supposed to be installed... and I am an ASE Master Tech. Please send a diagram!
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It is a well made replacement for my car, Porsche 944 Turbo. It fit the original bump stop very well, the bump stop that comes with is fine too though...the price to quality ration is excellent, for it is much cheaper the originals...
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Good quality and good brand
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Even though it a tougher flexibility it seems that it will last longer than rubber ones. Very pleased with the purchase.
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Good part and price
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Good price but one was ripped when I got it. But I split them anyway
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Replaced worn out oem Toy. & needed proper protection of my new kyb struts !
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Es lo que esperaba.necesario para mi mazda protege 5 It is what I expected.Most of my mazda protege 5
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