Is the shock/strut weak or defective if I can compress it easily by hand?
Not necessarily. You cannot judge the strength or condition of a shock or strut by compressing it with your hands. The fluid valves are calibrated to operate differently depending on the degree of movement inertia, a property that cannot be duplicated by hand pressure. The force and speed generated by a vehicle in operation exceed what you can apply by hand.
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One of the most common questions we get asked is, “Do I need new shocks?” or “How do I know…
Yes, KYB offers conversion units for some vehicles. Check whether your year/make/model is covered in our online catalog.
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