Second Hand Hyundai i40 Suspension Leg

A suspension leg (also called a MacPherson strut) combines the shock absorber and the upper spring mount into a single unit, and yes, the Hyundai i40 uses MacPherson strut suspension at the front, so front suspension legs are a genuine part on this car. The rear uses a multi-link setup, so rear suspension legs as a direct strut assembly also exist on the i40. If a breaker lists a suspension leg for the i40, clarify whether it is front or rear and which side you need.

The Hyundai i40 was produced as a single generation running from 2011 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2015 that updated styling and some equipment but did not change the fundamental suspension architecture. In principle, suspension legs from pre-facelift (2011–2015) and post-facelift (2015–2019) cars share the same platform, but whether a specific strut assembly crosses that 2015 boundary interchangeably is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as there may be detail differences in spring rates or top-mount specifications. Never assume fitment without the breaker checking your reg.

The i40 was offered with a range of engines including 1.6 and 2.0 petrol units and 1.6 and 1.7 diesel engines, and engine weight can influence suspension tuning, so the suspension leg from a lighter 1.6 engine car may not be identical to one from a heavier 2.0 or diesel variant. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and fuel type alongside your registration so they can match the correct strut. Do not assume all engine variants share the same suspension leg specification.

Trim level alone does not affect the suspension leg specification on the i40 — the Classic, Style, Premium, and SE trims all share the same fundamental strut assembly for a given engine and body type. That said, if your car has any factory sport suspension option, confirm with the breaker whether the donor car also had that specification, as spring and damper rates on sport-tuned variants may differ. Setting aside any sport suspension question, you can focus on matching generation, engine size, and side (NS or OS) rather than trim badge.

Yes, suspension legs are handed, meaning the nearside (NS, left/passenger side) and offside (OS, right/driver side) struts are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS clearly when contacting a breaker, and double-check by confirming which corner of the car the worn strut is on before requesting a quote. Ordering the wrong side is a common and avoidable mistake.

The i40 was sold in the UK in both saloon and tourer (estate) body styles, and while they share the same platform, the different body weight and rear suspension loads on the tourer mean suspension components — particularly at the rear — may differ in specification from the saloon. Confirm with the breaker whether their donor vehicle is a saloon or tourer to match your car's body style, especially for rear struts. Front suspension legs are less likely to differ between body styles, but confirming this with the breaker against your registration remains the safest approach.