2021 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

11 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 7 brands — MOOG, ACDELCO, DELPHI and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K90474. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

In the Daily Driver grade, MOOG, ACDELCO and DELPHI supply 6 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MOOG K90474.

The Economy section lists 5 options from SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK5330 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Alignment shims. Read more

7 Alignment Shim parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from MOOG, ULTRA-POWER and DELPHI. MOOG K9962 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2021 Forte.

This group includes MOOG K9962, ULTRA-POWER K9961 and DELPHI TAL10082 and the remaining parts above.

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

19 Ball Joint parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 9 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC6816. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

Daily Driver: 11 parts, from DELPHI, MOOG, DORMAN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TC6816.

The Economy section: 8 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 1018302 is listed in this group.

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

35 Control Arm parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, DORMAN, HYUNDAI and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 527479. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 27 parts from DORMAN, HYUNDAI, MEVOTECH and 3 other brands.

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

12 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS90451. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

Daily Driver: 8 parts, from MOOG, MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS90451.

The Economy section: 4 options from DORMAN and MEVOTECH. DORMAN 533767 is listed in this group.

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

20 Shock / Strut parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — FCS, PRT, MONROE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FCS 334051R.

The Economy section: 7 options from PRT and MONROE. MONROE 210046 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 13 options from FCS, KYB, MONROE and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS 334051R 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 2021 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — FCS, TOP NOTCH, GSP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FCS 1334051R.

The Economy section: 4 options from GSP and PRT. GSP 813045 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section: 8 options from FCS and TOP NOTCH. FCS 1334051R is listed in this group.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

2 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from KYB and MONROE. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes KYB SB190 and MONROE 63631.

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

7 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from KYB, BECK/ARNLEY, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 2 other brands. KYB SM5980 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

The Daily Driver section: 4 options from KYB and BECK/ARNLEY. KYB SM5980 is listed in this group.

Economy: 1 part, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713786.

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

This group includes KYB SM5980, BECK/ARNLEY 1018783 and BECK/ARNLEY 1018909 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

10 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 6 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DORMAN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS908113. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Daily Driver: 5 parts, from MOOG, MEVOTECH, ACKOJA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS908113.

The Economy section: 5 options from DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH. DORMAN 540388 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

15 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC7904. 13 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Daily Driver: 9 parts, from MOOG, SUSPENSIA, DORMAN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TC7904.

The Economy section: 6 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 1018308 is listed in this group.