Skoda Yeti Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Yeti, a genuine preventive tip some owners swear by — annual bump stop lubrication — plus a real warranty warning worth knowing.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) Bilstein 22-183712 / KYB 334834
| Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket) | KYB 334834 (Excel-G, twin-tube gas, 22 mm rod, 50 mm); Bilstein 22-183712 (B4, 50 mm housing) and 22-183729 (B4, 55 mm housing); TRW JGM771T (50 mm, 560/389 mm); Meyle 126 623 0050 (sold in pairs); Sachs 317 574 (twin-tube gas, SFE36/25X164A, axle not stated); Monroe G16495 (axle not stated) |
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| Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket) | LH Ridex 273C0020 (17 mm cone), 273C0811, 273C1270 (with ball joint), 273C0070 (lower, cast iron); RH Ridex 273C0015, 273C0649, 273C1870 (with ball joint, 371 mm); also Moog VO-WP-1864 (with ball joint), TRW JTC1251 and Topran 115 799 (set), side not stated |
| Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket) | Sachs 802 321 (left/right, no bearing); Sachs 801 038 (bearing); Sachs 802 417 (with bearing); Lemförder 31770 01 (kit); febi 22500 (no bearing) and 37897 (with bearing); Meyle 100 412 2039/S |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Sachs 802 321 mount 1K0 412 331 B, C and 1KD 412 331 A; Sachs 801 038 mount 1K0 412 249 B, 6N0 412 249 B, C, D, E |
| Fitment notes | Strut choice splits by 50 mm vs 55 mm housing (Bilstein two variants); Ridex 273C1270 is for cars with electric headlight levelling. |
A Genuine Preventive Tip Some Owners Swear By: Annual Bump Stop Lubrication — Skoda Yeti Front Suspension
Front-end knocking at low speed is genuinely well-documented on this platform, and one specific, recurring cause worth knowing about is the front bump stops or strut mounts running dry — several owners report this specifically causing a knock that replacing drop links or bushes alone doesn't resolve, and that lubricating these components roughly once a year noticeably reduces or eliminates the noise. One documented case saw a dealer initially replace worn anti-roll bar drop link joints (which fixed the noise temporarily), before it eventually required a full shock absorber replacement to fully resolve at higher speeds — suggesting more than one component can genuinely be contributing at once, and a single fix isn't always the complete answer.
Skoda Yeti Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work
On the Skoda Yeti, these components absorb every pothole, bump and cornering force before any of it reaches the cabin, which is why deterioration here rarely announces itself with one obvious symptom. Working through it methodically finds the actual cause faster than guessing ever will.
Skoda Yeti Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It
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Skoda Yeti Front Suspension Strut: What It Does
The Skoda Yeti's front strut does two jobs in one unit — damping the suspension's movement and providing the coil spring's mounting point. Wear here shows up as excessive bounce after bumps rather than a quick settle, and left long enough, uneven tyre wear tends to follow.
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Skoda Yeti Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.
More Skoda Front Suspension Strut
The same part, covered across other Skoda models.