2012 Kia Forte Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

14 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACDELCO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K90474.

In the Daily Driver grade, MOOG, ACDELCO, DELPHI and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MOOG K90474.

The Economy section lists 6 options from SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK5330 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Alignment shims. Read more

13 Alignment Shim parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from MOOG, MEVOTECH, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. DORMAN 546109 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

14 Ball Joint parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 13 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, 555 and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K500074.

Daily Driver: 9 parts, from MOOG, 555, ACDELCO and 6 other brands. A representative part number is MOOG K500074.

The Economy section: 5 options from QUICK STEER, SKP, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. QUICK STEER K500074 is listed in this group.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

3 Coil Spring Seat / Insulator parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and MONROE.

Part numbers include DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4714296, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4714297 and MONROE 907953.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

15 Control Arm parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 7 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC8288.

Daily Driver: 9 parts, from DELPHI, MOOG, KIA and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TC8288.

The Economy section: 6 options from BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and SKP. BECK/ARNLEY 1026074 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

11 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K201358.

Daily Driver: 6 parts, from MOOG, MEVOTECH and DELPHI. A representative part number is MOOG K201358.

The Economy section: 5 options from FAMOUS BRAND, MEVOTECH and QUICK STEER. FAMOUS BRAND 223257697 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Front End kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Forte — MEVOTECH MKIT10715.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

17 Shock / Strut parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 10 brands — MONROE, KYB, FCS and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is HL MANDO 13A5006.

The Economy section: 4 options from HL MANDO, FAMOUS BRAND, MONROE and 1 other brand. HL MANDO 13A5006 is listed in this group.

In the Increased Handling/Stability grade, KYB supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Increased Handling/Stability" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is KYB 554385.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 12 options from FCS, MONROE, KYB and 4 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS DT342891 is listed in this group.

This table covers complete strut assemblies with the spring already installed. Read more

12 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 6 brands — PRT, FCS, HL MANDO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is PRT 818203.

The Economy section: 2 options from PRT. PRT 818203 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section: 10 options from FCS, HL MANDO, KYB and 2 other brands. FCS 1333496L is listed in this group.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

7 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from MONROE, MOOG, KYB and 4 other brands. MONROE 63631 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 1 option from MONROE. MONROE 63631 is listed in this group.

Economy: 1 part, from MOOG. A representative part number is MOOG K90460.

Original Ride Quality: 1 part, from KYB. A representative part number is KYB SB101.

4 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes MONROE 63631, MOOG K90460 and KYB SB101 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

6 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from MONROE, BECK/ARNLEY, KYB and 3 other brands. MONROE 902038 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 3 options from MONROE, BECK/ARNLEY and KYB. MONROE 902038 is listed in this group.

Economy: 2 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and VARIOUS MFR. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4714062.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes MONROE 902038, BECK/ARNLEY 1018312 and KYB SM5759 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

11 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 9 brands — HYUNDAI, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TD1645W.

Daily Driver: 6 parts, from HYUNDAI, DELPHI, MOOG and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TD1645W.

The Economy section: 5 options from FVP, BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN and 2 other brands. FVP BSK60070 is listed in this group.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

14 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 12 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS90830.

Daily Driver: 8 parts, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 5 other brands. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS90830.

The Economy section: 5 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1015034 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, MEVOTECH supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MEVOTECH TXMS90830.