Products

  • Excel-G™
  • Strut-Plus™
  • Gas-a-Just™
  • MonoMax™
  • Truck-Plus™
  • Leveling Truck-Plus™
  • AGX™
  • Self-Leveling & Electronic Shocks
  • Steering Stabilizers
  • Strut Mounts & Boots
      • In-house damping valves are assembled by hand to help restore the handling and stability to what the vehicle manufacturer intended. This is critical to make sure electronic safety systems work as designed.
      • Electronic Safety Systems like Electronic Stability Control and automated braking depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating exactly as the vehicle manufacturer intended. Worn shocks or economy shocks may not have enough damping, making it harder for Electronic Safety Systems to perform as designed.
      • Worn or economy shocks may not have enough damping ability to properly control the tire and tire performance, this creates too much tire movement and accelerates tire wear. KYB shocks are engineered for optimal tire performance and wear.
      • Worn and economy shocks may not provide enough damping to keep your vehicle level and in control when braking. They can allow weight to transfer too quickly resulting in a vehicle that is harder to steer and doesn’t stop as designed. New KYB shocks will help hold down the rear of the vehicle when braking to reduce stopping distance and improve brake life.
      • The strength and thickness of the strut body and brackets are critical for maintaining correct wheel alignment. KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry, this minimizes flex to keep the alignment correct, and you in control
      • The best choice to restore original designed handling and control capabilities; from a leading Original Equipment supplier (see the KYB online catalog for detailed listings).

      Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicle’s Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks & Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicle’s original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that KYB global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians. Vehicle specific, hand assembled in house damping valves: The rebound and compression valves are the heart of a shock, they manage tire contact, steering response and control body movement. KYB assembles both the rebound and compression valves by hand, in a pressurized clean room to avoid contamination and make sure the valves control vehicle and tire movement as designed. Fluid leaking can be a cause of shock failure. The KYB Excel-G has an ultra-smooth triple chrome plated chrome piston rod to reduce seal wear. The multi-lip, synthetic oil seal is also engineered to keep fluid in and has a wiper to keep contaminates out of the oil. Proper wheel alignment is critical to vehicle performance, KYB utilizes the thickest and strongest bodies and brackets in the industry to increase rigidity. A sintered iron rod guide also helps to maintain correct alignment in all driving conditions. Fluid must be managed through the valves for a shock to keep a vehicle operating as designed. The KYB Excel-G uses seamless, extruded steel tubing in the inner cylinders, and includes a Teflon band around the piston for a positive seal. This eliminates the chance of any fluid bypass and allows the valves to do their job and keep you in control.
      • The strength and thickness of the strut body and brackets are critical for maintaining correct wheel alignment. KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry, this minimizes flex to keep the alignment correct and you in control.
      • In-house damping valves are assembled by hand to help restore the handling and stability to what the vehicle manufacturer intended. This is critical to make sure electronic safety systems work as designed.
      • Already assembled with the correct spring, top mount and insulators required for quick replacement.
      • Electronic Safety Systems like Electronic Stability Control and automated braking depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating exactly as the vehicle manufacturer intended. Worn shocks or economy shocks may not have enough damping, making it harder for Electronic Safety Systems to perform as designed.
      • Worn or economy shocks may not have enough damping ability to properly control the tire and tire performance, this creates too much tire movement and accelerates tire wear. KYB shocks are engineered for optimal tire performance and wear.
      • Proper ride height is critical to the performance of sensors, electronic safety systems, and headlight aim. KYB tests each spring and doesn’t consolidate applications to make sure that every Strut-Plus restores vehicle ride height to within the manufacturer specifications.
      • The best choice to restore original design handling and control capabilities; from a leading Original Equipment supplier (see the KYB online catalog for detailed listings).
      • Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product, awarded by the Import Vehicle Community in November of 2018.

      The KYB Strut-Plus is the best replacement strut assembly solution for vehicle specific, original equipment control and handling. KYB does not cut corners or take a one-size–fits-all approach when designing and manufacturing the Strut-Plus. Unlike competitors, KYB manufactures corner-specific part numbers to help restore designed performance on your vehicle. Consider this; a strut assembly handles vehicle weight, determines ride height, acts as the steering pivot, controls vehicle stability and can affect a vehicle’s electronic crash avoidance systems. Don’t trust a part designed to fit multiple vehicles and don’t trust anything less than KYB.

      Smarter


      Vehicle control capabilities and correct ride height are critical to electronic safety systems like Electronic Stability Control and Automated Braking. The Strut-Plus features KYB struts with vehicle-specific, hand assembled, in house damping valves. Coil springs design takes into consideration specific corner weights and vehicle attributes, such as engine size, wheel size and trim level. The direction of the coil spring wind will always match OE design, spring seat pitch is optimized to reduce wear and stress on other components.

      Stronger


      The strongest components mean the best, most consistent performance and a product you can recommend with confidence. A thicker strut body outer shell and stronger brackets minimize flex and metal fatigue to maintain correct wheel alignment. Heat treated, high-carbon steel coil springs are stress relieved, thoroughly cycle tested and salt-spray tested for sustained performance. KYB uses Gas-a-just and MonoMax high pressure monotube shocks on several of the most demanding applications.

      Safer


      Struts are safety critical items. They affect steering response, tire performance, stopping distance and the ability of electronic crash avoidance systems to function as designed. You can install the Strut-Plus with confidence, knowing that every detail has been considered to help keep your vehicle operating and handling as intended. New KYB Strut-Plus assemblies will improve steering response, reduce stopping distance and give you more confidence in your vehicle.
      • With a faster response and up to 25% more damping over OE twin-tube designs, KYB Gas-a-Just shocks are a great way to give your vehicle additional handling and control capabilities.
      • Larger, aftermarket wheels can add up to 25 pounds of additional weight to each corner. Original Equipment shocks and struts are designed for original tires and wheels, not larger, heavier ones. Gas-a-Just shocks include additional damping over OE design and work well with larger, heavier tires and wheels.
      • Steering response is a critical part of vehicle safety. Worn and economy shocks can allow fluid to travel through the shock valves too quickly, this reduces overall steering response. KYB’s shock valves are designed to help restore steering response to what the vehicle manufacturer intended.
      • Worn and economy shocks may not have enough damping to keep your vehicle level and in control when braking. They can allow weight to transfer too quickly, resulting in a vehicle that is harder to steer and doesn’t stop as designed. New KYB shocks will help hold down the rear of the vehicle when braking to reduce stopping distance and improve brake life.
      • High pressure monotube design separates the gas and oil for fade free operation and instant response. This design works best on sports cars and on trucks and SUVs with higher roll center.
      • With a faster response and additional damping, KYB monotube shocks provide more stability (especially vehicles with a higher center of gravity) when compared to traditional twin-tube shocks.

      The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The Gas-a-just is available as an OE monotube replacement for vehicles that came equipped with a monotube shock, and as a performance upgrade on vehicles that came equipped from the factory with twin-tube shocks. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand. The high pressure monotube design responds instantly to conditions and driver inputs to deliver increased handling capabilities over twin-tube designs Monotube shocks have separate chambers for the nitrogen gas and hydraulic fluid, this eliminates aeration and foaming and helps maintain consistent damping force in all conditions. Fluid leaking can be a cause of shock failure, the KYB Gas-a-just has an ultra-smooth triple chrome plated chrome piston rod to reduce seal wear. The multi-lip, synthetic oil seal is engineered to keep fluid in and has a wiper to keep contaminates out of the oil.
      • With a faster response and up to 40% more damping over OE twin-tube designs, KYB MonoMax shocks are a great way to give your truck additional handling and control capabilities.
      • Towing, hauling heavy loads and plowing require additional damping and control capabilities. KYB Monotube shocks are a great upgrade choice if you are using your truck or SUV
      • Larger, aftermarket wheels can add up to 25 pounds of additional weight to each corner. Original Equipment shocks and struts for original tires and wheels, not larger, heavier ones. These shocks include additional damping over OE design and work well with larger, heavier tires and wheels
      • Steering response is a critical part of vehicle safety. Worn and economy shocks can allow fluid to travel through the shock valves too quickly, this reduces overall steering response. KYB’s shock valves are designed to help restore steering response to what the vehicle manufacturer intended.
      • High pressure monotube design separates the gas and oil for fade free operation and instant response. This design works best on sports cars and on trucks and SUVs with higher roll center.
      • With a faster response and additional damping, KYB monotube shocks provide more stability (especially vehicles with a higher center of gravity) when compared to traditional twin-tube shocks.

      Tough conditions demand tough truck shocks. The large bore KYB MonoMax provides the additional stability that heavier, more powerful or high center of gravity vehicles demand. The KYB MonoMax is a heavy duty monotube shock absorber that provides the most handling, control and durability of any KYB shock; and it’s just for trucks. The MonoMax’s tough design automatically adjusts to driving conditions with fade-free performance. The KYB MonoMax has an outstanding reputation for vehicles that do real work, go off-road, tow a trailer or haul heavy loads. It uses a work-ready, zinc-coated steel piston ring and includes an off-road dust boot. Dirt and rocks can score the shaft and cause premature wear to the oil seal, the KYB uses a thick rubber dust boot to protect the shaft from debris. Larger tire wheels add unsprung weight to a vehicle and make it harder to control, the extra damping capabilities of the MonoMax are perfect for handling larger tires and wheels On road or off, a positive fluid seal is critical to performance, the KYB MonoMax uses a zinc-coated stainless-steel piston ring for a perfect seal in any conditions Fluid leaking can be a cause of shock failure, the KYB MonoMax has an ultra-smooth triple chrome plated chrome piston rod to reduce seal wear. The multi-lip, synthetic oil seal is also engineered to keep fluid in and has a wiper to keep contaminates out of the oil.
      • Already assembled with the correct spring, top mount and insulators required for quick replacement.
      • Towing, hauling heavy loads and plowing require additional damping and control capabilities. KYB Monotube shocks are a great truck shocks for towing.
      • Larger, aftermarket wheels can add up to 25 pounds of additional weight to each corner. Original Equipment shocks and struts are intended for original tires and wheels, not larger, heavier ones. Truck Plus assemblies include additional damping over OE design and work well with larger, heavier tires and wheels.
      • Steering response is a critical part of vehicle safety. Worn and economy shocks can allow fluid to travel through the shock valves too quickly, this reduces overall steering response. KYB’s shock valves are designed to help restore steering response to what the vehicle manufacturer intended.
      • With a faster response and additional damping over OE twin-tube designs, KYB monotube shocks are a great way to give your vehicle additional handling and control capabilities, as well as a smooth ride.
      • With a faster response and additional damping, KYB monotube shocks provide more stability (especially vehicles with a higher center of gravity) when compared to traditional twin-tube shocks.

      Additional control and easy to install, the KYB Truck-Plus is an ideal solution for owners of modern ½ ton trucks who are looking to increase their truck’s handling and control capabilities. The Truck-Plus has all of the same research and testing as KYB Strut-Plus but includes a strut with additional damping, and on many applications a monotube design. Monotube designs have two separate working chambers; an air-free hydraulic area for complete fluid control and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that automatically adjusts to add instant performance on demand.

      All KYB Truck-Plus units are assembled in the USA

      The KYB Truck-Plus is built specifically for trucks that work, go off-road, have larger tires and wheels, or haul heavy loads.

      The best truck shocks won’t work well in a complete assembly without great springs. KYB uses high carbon steel coil springs that are heat treated, stress relieved, cycle tested, and salt spray tested.

      • Already assembled with the correct spring, top mount and insulators required for quick replacement

      • Ride height is critical to the performance of sensors, electronic safety systems, and headlight aim

      • KYB Truck-Plus Leveling Assemblies are an ideal solution for truck owners who want a more aggressive appearance for their ride. Many of today’s light trucks appear higher in the rear than in the front. The KYB Truck-Plus Leveling Assembly increases the vehicle’s front height, allowing owners to give their truck a more level appearance.

      • The Truck-Plus Leveling Assemblies come completely assembled with strut, spring, and mount, as well as all hardware necessary for installation. Truck-Plus Leveling Assemblies are easy to install, and since the spring is already in place, no spring compression is required.

      • Made in the USA. The majority of the Truck-Plus Leveling Assemblies are assembled in the USA and use the same high quality springs and components found in KYB Truck-Plus Performance Assemblies including high carbon steel coil springs that are heat treated, stress relieved, cycle tested, and salt spray tested.

    • Whether you simply drive in town or prefer a firm, aggressive ride all the time, AGX Shocks and Struts by KYB are a great choice. These twin-tube hydraulic gas shocks with an external manual adjustment allow for fast and easy on-car damping rate changes and give far better damping force than OE shocks. The AGX Series Shocks and Struts by KYB are built with the advanced engineering and quality that you expect from KYB. These shocks are designed for those who want complete control over their vehicle's handling characteristics. What really makes each AGX shock unique is that once installed, you'll never have to take off the tires and raise your vehicle again to make the adjustments. The AGX shock allows you to dial in your own performance choices, one corner at a time. The shock gives you up to 125% more damping force when compared to the original equipment unit. It provides for external adjustment of the dampening rate with the help of either a knob or a screw-type slot, depending on the vehicle application. The adjustment allows for stock, firm, and extra firm type settings by simply choosing a higher setting number.

      • Designed for handling precision and ride composure
      • Externally adjustable without lifting the vehicle or removing the tires
      • Offers a wide range of damping rates from street to strip
      • Perfect for high performance and sport compact drivers
      • Recommend replacement in pairs
      • Limited Lifetime Warranty

    • KYB Self-Leveling Shocks:

      These are direct OE replacements that automatically adjust suspension balance and height to keep the vehicle level in all driving conditions. Just like the OE shocks, self-leveling shocks from KYB include the pump, sensor, regulator, and reservoir inside of the sealed unit.

      KYB Electronic Shocks & Struts:

      KYB’s electronic shocks for the Lincoln Continental are a direct replacement for the original units and will restore the vehicle’s original control and handling capabilities. They’re easy to install and deliver the OE fit, form and function you’d expect from KYB.

    • KYB Steering Stabilizers are designed to stop vibrations before they reach the driver. By damping steering shimmy and front-end vibrations, KYB Steering Stabilizers provide more tire control and provide critical performance for 4WD and off-road applications.

      • Helps maintain control on the road or in rugged terrain
      • Engineered to decrease wheel shimmy for reduced tire wear and steering vibration

    • KYB Strut Mounts optimize suspension and steering performance:

      • Reduce suspension, road noises and vibrations
      • Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
      • Built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE quality

      KYB Strut Boots & Bumpers:

      • Keeps leak-causing contaminants away from polished strut shafts
      • Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE
      • Feature a travel-limiting bumper to prevent the strut from bottoming out