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KYB SM5214 Strut Mount Rear Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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Description of KYB SM5214 Strut Mount Rear

The highest quality replacement strut mount available. Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application. Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness. Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment. Matched grade studs and nuts.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect fit and very high quality

They appear to be identical to the OEM shock absorbers on my 2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0R. They came with a new set of nuts and great instructions. I was impressed that the tips were properly protected by a small plastic tube. They're also about half the price of buying mounts from a Subaru dealer. Very good deal and excellent quality for the money.

Pros
  • Best quality replacement strut mount available
Cons
  • I have no negative feelings about it, it's just fine

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect OEM replacement.

I ordered (2) of these strut mounts when replacing the rear struts on my 2009 Legacy. These brackets are ideal for replacing stock brackets. No issues with the included hardware or spring rubber. When installing, google the torque specifications. I noticed a review where someone mentioned that the mounting screws came loose and they couldn't "tighten" the brackets. In my car they only require 14.5 ft-lbs of torque. These brackets are easy to overtighten if you don't know the torque…

Pros
  • Optimizes suspension performance by offering genuine replacement components designed for each application.
Cons
  • Hard to say,

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not identical to the standard bracket, will not fit the rack.

This part supposedly replaced the OEM on my 2009 Outback 2.5XT, but I suspected the problem was that the hole in the bracket that the strut bolt shaft bolted into was MUCH large. I proceeded to replace both, thinking the original strut would likely fit the new strut shaft. I was right. When I took it apart, the hole in the original old bracket fit the new KYB rack, but the new bracket would never fit unless some kind of bushing was screwed in and installed. I don't think the KYB think tank will

Pros
  • Premium rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
Cons
  • The list goes on.