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We understand your confusion and hope this explanation helps. "Heavy Duty" is more of a marketing term and isn't clearly defined as a category. Within the industry, it's often understood that "Heavy Duty" shocks are for commercial, fleet and very large OTR type vehicles. MonoMax are application specific and are engineered for some of those types of vehicles, so check our catalog to see if they're recommended for your vehicle: kyb.com/catalog The Truck U guys are saying these MonoMax shocks are for heavy duty use cases such as towing or hauling with a pickup. KYB MonoMax are large bore monotube dampers that are capable of performing in tough situations, and are the most robust shocks and struts we offer. If you have more specific questions about our products and your vehicle, please reach out to our tech. support team by emailing at techsupport@kyb.com

If you are in the US or Canada, we have an online catalog to answer that question: kyb.com/catalog. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the Tech. Support team by emailing, techsupport@kyb.com

You're free to buy whatever you like, but cheap suspension parts can lead to a less safe and less responsive vehicle. Your point about cheap shocks is incorrect in our experience and testing. Cheap shocks and struts don't work as well as quality ones like KYB makes. That fact is especially evident over time as the suspension and parts around a vehicle wear. We've done extensive testing and verified data with third parties several times over the years to prove that. Here' s a link to a video for more information: ruclips.net/video/T-oYGUH0hRk/видео.html

Good job on acquiring the shocks, we hope you enjoy them! We don't sell springs in North America and can't make any official recommendations. Please check with the KYB sales division in your area for recommendations on where to buy.

We recommend checking the online catalog at kyb.com/catalog (for the US and Canada) to see what we offer for a specific vehicle. There are so many trim levels and packages that can affect our coverage of a model, so it’s best to do proper research before buying anything.

Excel-G helps restore a vehicle’s handling and control by using the OE damping rates and increasing them to compensate for worn components on a vehicle that needs to have OE shocks replaced. 10% is probably a ballpark number, but every application is different and is dependent on what our engineers determine is correct through thorough testing for each vehicle. Internal twin-tube pistons are also application dependent. If you have any specific questions about a part or application, reaching out to our technical support team will get you further than the comment section here. They can be reached by email at TechSupport@kyb.com

Thank you! We recommend replacing all four corners at the same time. Good luck getting springs you're happy with!

Sure it would be interesting, but it's not necessary. We used 2 separate data gathering devices onboard the vehicles to verify all the results and the drivers had no connection or loyalty to KYB. These are professional tire test drivers who are experts at understanding vehicle dynamics and control through feel. Their testimonies aren't influenced by knowing which brand was being used, and the data shows the actual results without any emotional bias. So we're covering recorded performance data, plus the opinions of professional test drivers who drive with extreme attention to the nuances of vehicle behavior. This is only one of the videos in the series. Check out the “KYB Performance Testing” playlist with the 2 sources of recorded data from the tests if you want to see more. The next video in the series is titled, “KYB Performance Test: Data Analysis” and it discusses pitch, roll and yaw through analysis of what the sensors recorded. Meaning it’s a data driven review of what a driver actually feels with each product and what sort of control the parts provide. The next video covers reasons to maintain shocks & struts. The last video is about the ABS activity during the testing, which is connected to safety and control under braking, especially in dynamic situations. For ease, here's the link for the Performance Testing playlist: ruclips.net/video/C3SeGYdD0JQ/видео.html

We don't have that model in the US or Canada, so you'd have to check to see what's available in your country. Thanks for reaching out, but please check the catalog of the KYB company in your area.

We'd advise to double check that the correct part numbers were installed for your vehicle's year and trim level. Make sure that any suspension pivot points were tightened when the vehicle was back on level ground, look for binding because that could be an issue. Our next step would be to take it to a shop and seek professional advice, or you can reach out to our technical support directly: email TechSupport@kyb.com

Might not be a manufacturing defect, but there's always that possibility. A dead bearing can be due to incorrect torquing, just as an FYI. Has a professional looked into the issue and reached a conclusion?

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You should easily be able to get 50,000 miles without noticing any performance fade with any of our shocks/ struts/ complete assemblies. Our parts are made with the highest quality components and expertly engineered for specific vehicles and trim levels. We also offer several product lines for different vehicles, so there are plenty of factors to consider for such a broad question. There are external factors that can influence longevity, including what vehicle they’re installed on, how you drive, where you drive, and how often they’re used. The answer for how long our shocks and struts last changes if we’re talking about a grocery getter that sees minimal use in town versus a full size truck towing a heavy trailer over rocky terrain every other day. KYB shocks and struts are among the longest lasting and best performing in the industry, so they’re a great investment for any driver that values safety and performance.

U built like a ranch

Feel free to swap them out for an OE twin-tube replacement Excel-G, or a monotube upgrade Gas-a-just. MonoMax is our most capable shock for trucks that work (haul and tow heavy things regularly), and the shop probably should've consulted with you on what that means for your vehicle and the way you use it.

Most cars don't need monotubes. It's largely for trucks, sports cars, and some SUVs that require extra damping.

@@kybamericascorp needing monotubes is your opinion What if you want the performance of mono tubes.. your logic makes absolutely no sense That's like saying a car doesn't need A lot of horsepower

​@@darrenporsch We have a tech support department that can assist if you are looking at putting monotubes on your specific vehicle. You can reach them through email at techsupport@kyb.com

@@kybamericascorp thank you but you don't make them for my model car unfortunately

They're use a monotube design, and they adjust on their own based on forces applied due to driver inputs and road conditions. They are not manually adjustable.

This answer applies to KYB in North America, if you are not in NA, please find the KYB company responsible for your market. We offer both Strut-Plus complete assemblies and we're just releasing new shock assemblies this month. We have a Where To Buy KYB section on our site: www.kyb.com/where-to-buy-kyb-shocks-and-struts/

@@kybamericascorp I do live in North America. I also do not see fully assemble struts on kyb website & other retail stores such as autozone. All im seeing is the struts itself but where’s the springs & mounts etc

Well, contacting the place of purchase is the correct first step. Authorized KYB retailers will have a program to deal with your issue, so maybe check back with them. Our warranty is listed on our website: www.kyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KYB_Warranty_010124.pdf For future reference, be careful when installing suspension components with the wrong tools, there are many ways people unknowingly damage shocks and struts that lead to failures like leaks, so seek professional installation help if you're stuck. We also have a technical support team that's available during weekday hours.

They probably send u old ons or defects. I would buy off from their company instead or buy from other websites that they carry KYB shocks.

If you're looking for KYB struts, we list our part numbers and available applications on our online catalog, available here: www.kyb.com/catalog/

We have a technical support team that loves to assist, but they don’t monitor RUclips comment sections since they have their contact information listed on our website. Please reach out by emailing TechSupport@kyb.com. There is a special socket tool for installing certain shock designs, which it sounds like you need. Be careful when installing suspension components with the wrong tools, there are many ways people unknowingly damage the shocks that lead to failures, so seek professional help if you're stuck.

It seems you'd need to ask KYB Europe to help with that, this is KYB North America. Their handle is @Kyb-europe and I hope they can assist you.

@@kybamericascorp why is n't it the same for every KYB ? The question is just: does it matter that the kyb springs are just a little thinner compared to the OEM springs? If i need kyb Europe, please tell me an email adress. I just don't know how to send another receiver my message by RUclips Thanks a lot

@@henrivanmanen9157 Because we don't sell individual springs as a product line in our market like KYB Europe does. Therefore, we don't have the product knowledge to explain if there's a specific reason for a design change, or if there are any helpful tips we can pass on to assist you in the best way. Also, I'm only guessing that you need KYB Europe. I don't know your location, your vehicle, or any other pertinent information to point you in a perfect direction. You can copy and paste your previous message's text and send it to whomever you need to contact. Please find the KYB company that serves your area to best help you. KYB Europe's website will have links to assist you in that regard here: kyb-europe.com/contact/

@@kybamericascorp thank you!

A blind test isn't as important as showing the performance from worn suspension components, low cost/ low quality components, and a premium competitor vs. KYB aftermarket suspension components. We already had an independent third party doing the test and capturing the data. It didn’t need to be blind. This testing video is about showing the viewers the difference in choosing the right parts for their vehicle.

Get KYB - Gas-A-Just monotube shocks.

Gas-A-Just

We have a technical support department that can assist you, please contact them with your question by emailing TechSupport@kyb.com

@@kybamericascorp I ended up finding two substitute nuts that fit the threads properly. Removing the shocks I torqued the nuts with the studded ends right off they were so old and seized. Thanks for a response.

If you're in the US, please check our online catalog to see what we offer for your vehicle and go from there: kyb.com/catalog