OE 55160-2K000 — Sleeve rod for Hyundai / Kia

Build-year coverage is listed row by row in the Applications table above. Where several generations share one number, the newer rows usually carry a revised suffix — compare the last four characters before buying, since a suffix change often means a different connector or bracket.

A supersession happens when the maker revises a sleeve rod and issues a new tail number. The revision normally changes a small physical detail rather than the fit. Where we know a supersession chain for 55160-2K000 we list the current reference; ask our desk for written confirmation before a large order.

Incoming batches pass a dimensional check, a material look-up against the suspension, steering & brake specification, and a visual inspection for finish defects. Critical dimensions are measured per carton and the photographs are archived against the order number.

Aftermarket sleeve rod comes from tooling houses that hold the original drawings or licensed equivalents. KingMay sources from vetted factories and inspects each batch; the manufacturer name is available on request where your market requires origin documentation.

Watch for noise on cold start, vibration under load, warning lights, fluid seepage or uneven operation. Once any of those appears the sleeve rod should be inspected, and reference 55160-2K000 replaced if it measures outside specification.

Four variables explain most of the spread: material grade, whether the goods are new production or clearance stock, packing format, and whether the quote is ex-works or landed. Ask for the material certificate alongside the price — that is what makes a comparison like-for-like.