COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions about KYB products.

Q. Why do I need to change shock absorbers at the same time as springs?

Q. Why do I need to check suspension geometry after fitting new springs?

Q. Why should replacement spring always be fitted in axle pairs?

Q. Why are coil springs which come off a vehicle often shorter than the new springs supplied as replacements?

Q. How do I adjust a Gas-a-Just shock absorber?

Q. Why are shocks for OE and aftermarket sometimes different?

Q. What kind of controls do KYB use during production?

Q. What kind of oil is used in KYB shock absorbers? Does it vary depending on the climate?

[1] Total Number Of Questions : 8

Q. Why are shocks for OE and aftermarket sometimes different?

Because OE shocks are designed according to manufacturer specifications for a brand new vehicle. For the aftermarket, the shocks are designed to compensate for the fact that other components on the vehicle are likely to be worn and KYB wants to restore the way the suspension performs to how the manufacturer intended. The main differences are the damping force and the stroke length.

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