Volvo Suspension Strut Bellows - Sachs 12216479

Product Information

A suspension strut bellows is a protective cover located on a vehicle's suspension strut or shock. It surrounds the shock shaft to protect it from dirt, debris, and moisture. This component helps prevent contaminants from damaging the strut shaft and seals, which could otherwise reduce the lifespan and performance of the suspension system. The bellows work with a bump stop to prevent damage from excessive suspension travel.

• Visible Cracks or Tears: The most apparent symptom of strut bellows failure is visible cracking, tearing, or splitting of the rubber or plastic material. This exposes the strut to potential contaminants
• Dirt or Debris on the Strut Shaft: If the bellows are compromised, dirt, moisture, and road grime can accumulate on the strut shaft, potentially causing rust or abrasions.

About Sachs

ZF Sachs AG, also known as Fichtel & Sachs was founded in Schweinfurt in 1895 and was a well-known German family business. At its last point as an independent company, the company name was Fichtel & Sachs AG. In 1997, the automotive supplier was taken over by Mannesmann and renamed Mannesmann Sachs AG. As of 2001, Sachs belonged to ZF Friedrichshafen as a subsidiary company ZF Sachs AG. In 2011, ZF Sachs, like other Group subsidiaries, was legally merged with ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the independent business units integrated into the ZF divisions. Sachs has since become a brand of ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

Sachs is a trusted brand of the ZF family, which includes Lemforder, TRW, Boge, Stabilus, ZF parts and Sachs Performance. All divisions are well respected within their automotive specialty as they are all OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to car brands like Audi, Porsche, BMW, Volvo and more. Sachs specializes in shock absorbers, struts and clutches, with FCP Euro stocking many solutions based on your needs, be it an OE replacement or a higher performance clutch, shock or strut. All Sachs parts are built to meet or exceed the OEM specifications, this provides confidence and value when choosing Sachs over a Genuine part.