Never replace just one shock or strut
To ensure the vehicle performs safely and as designed, always replace in pairs. When damping rates differ significantly from side to side, variations in vehicle...
Some strut mounts have adjustable “clock” position insulators
During installation, what may appear to be a mis-positioned welded spring seat may actually require repositioning the upper mount rubber insulator. Some struts require rotating...
Be aware of upper mounting stud length differences
Mounting stud lengths may differ slightly, but all should mount correctly. The most common difficulty occurs when trying to install the mounting nut when the...
Always use a torque wrench for the upper strut shaft mounting nut
Using an air or electric impact wrench to tighten the upper mounting nut on the piston rod can exceed the recommended torque and cause damage....
Do KYB strut mounts come with the bearings?
Many KYB strut mounts do come with the bearing, but only where the strut mount is also the steering pivot. The bearing is a wear...
Fastening points may seem misaligned
During installation, what sometimes appears to be a mis-positioned welded spring seat may actually be caused by the need to reposition the upper mount rubber...
Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth MiniVan front strut installation
If, after spring/strut reassembly, the coil spring is bowed out to the side, check the alignment of the upper & lower spring seats. The angles...
KYB Launches New Product Line: Shock Assemblies
Complete shock assemblies make installation faster, easier In the early 2010’s, OE manufacturers began developing new technologies for shock absorber mounting to improve not only...
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