KYB struts, can it really be this confusing?

[typhus]

2004 Nissan Pathfinder SE, 3.5

In regards to getting the proper OEM strut mounts and bearings, I have narrowed my search down to Moog and Spicer.Moog offers the strut mount and bearing for about $50, while Spicer offers a kit that includes mount, bearing, and BELLOW, for $59.First of all are Moog and Spicer both considered OEM quality?Also, are the strut "Bellows", actually necessary? I cant find any where in the KYB strut description that says that the "bellows" are included, and I wanted to make sure I ordered everything right the first time around.

On a side note, I was really surprised at how many KYB dealer sites had various conflicting list numbers and fittings for the correct struts.I almost ordered the wrong set, that actually fit the 5.6l, 8cyl, when I needed the struts for the 3.5l, 6cyl.

If anyone else needs the correct KYB list number for the 2004 3.5liter, they are....WO133-11613945 and WO133-1613883EDITWell, now Im not so sure on this. Take a look and you will see why this has been such a headache trying to determine the correct strut.

Heres an example of the confusion.....

http://www.car-stuff.com/store...+2596 As you can see, there are two different sets of struts that apply to the same year and engine type.

WO133-1613945 / 1613883 and WO133-1614127 / 1614373

Anyone know what the difference is between these two sets?

Cant believe how much time Ive spent just trying to get the right struts ordered. Ive even called several on-line suppliers, and they couldent even give me a straight answer.Hopefully one of the experts here will see this post.Thanks, typhus


Modified by typhus at 6:38 AM 4/7/2008