FAQ

  1. Why are shock absorbers important for driving?
  2. What is vehicle in control?
  3. Do Shocks and Struts Need To Be Replaced?

  4. How do I know if I need to change shocks?
  5. What are the problems caused by a worn shock absorber?
  6. What are the benefits of using new shock absorbers?
  7. Can worn shocks and struts cause vehicular accident?
  8. How long do shock absorbers last?
  9. What are signs of a worn out shock absorber?
  10. What are the advantages of using KYB shock absorbers?
  11. Can I replace one shock absorber alone?
  12. What kind of shock absorbers suits my car?
  13. Why do I need to change shock absorbers at the same time as springs?
  14. What are the best springs to match with shock absorbers?
  15. Can I cut the spring to lower the car?
  16. Why does my vehicle still make “clunking noises” even though my shock absorbers are new?
  17. Can I use other model of Shock Absorbers for my car ?
  18. Why does my vehicle still make “clunking noises” even though my shock absorbers are new?
  19. Can I check the damping force of the shock absorber by hand testing?
  20. How about KYB’s damping force?
  21. What kind of controls do KYB use during production?
  22. How to store shock absorbers?



  1. Why are shock absorbers important for driving?

Because
proper fitment gives you a safe & comfortable driving condition. Shock
absorbers keep tires firmly on the road thereby getting better road grip and
control. You should replace shocks periodically and do check for damages.

  1. What is vehicle in control?


Vehicle control means being able to stop, turn, and
swerve at exactly the moment and in the amount you need. Your shocks and struts
react to every wheel and body movement; every bump and every corner.


Shocks and struts keep your vehicle stable and you
in control. As they wear, your vehicle begins to dip, sway, bounce, and
over-react. That results in reduced braking ability, tire and component wear,
and the driver has to work harder to maintain control of the vehicle.

  1. Do Shocks and Struts Need To Be Replaced?

Yes! Shocks and struts are maintenance parts. As
they wear, their performance decreases. By 50,000 miles most gas or hydraulic
shocks and struts no longer provide the handling and control that your vehicle
is capable of.

To restore your vehicle’s performance, we recommend
this maintenance schedule: Normal service – replace after 50,000 miles.
Severe service – replace at or before 50,000 miles.

  1. How do I know if I need to change shocks?

  • Leak hydraulic fluid.
  • Cause uneven or cupped tire wear.
  • Allow tire bouncing or when your car tends to drift or bounce
  • Make knocking noises or rattles.
  • Create vehicle swaying and require constant steering corrections
  • When you experience loss of handling control
  • When your car keeps rocking if you push the hood down




  1. What are the problems caused by a worn shock absorber?

  • Excessive shaking on an unpaved road
  • Unstable ride at high speed
  • Excessive nosedive during acceleration and braking
  • Longer stopping distance
  • Tires bouncing on a bumpy road
  • Bad fuel consumption



  1. What are the benefits of using new shock absorbers?

Everyone wants their vehicle to be responsive, safe,
reliable, and to last a long time.

The fact is, if you maintain your vehicle well, it
can go past 200,000 miles and will continue to perform as well as it was
designed to. The key to safety and reliability is replacing components as they
wear.

Replacing shocks and struts will keep your vehicle
riding and handling like new. Restoring performance increases your overall
vehicle satisfaction and helps your vehicle last longer: saving you money and
lowering your total cost of ownership.

7.     Can worn shocks and struts cause vehicular accident?

Yes,
because Worn Shocks and Struts Increase Stopping Distance.
Any shock or strut with 50,000 miles or more is “worn,” and it only
takes one worn shock to increase your vehicle’s stopping distance. How? During
braking, a worn shock will cause your vehicle’s front end to nose-dive. This
makes the back end rise and prevents the tires from keeping a firm grip on the
road. The result is poor traction and control, which makes the stopping
distance longer – a formula for an accident. New, high quality shocks and
struts are designed to help your vehicle make quicker, safer stops under all
driving conditions.

  1. How long do shock absorbers last?

It is recommended that they should
be inspected once a year..

The factors that affect the life of shock absorbers are road condition types,
driving habits, loading of the vehicle, tire/wheel modifications and general
mechanical modification condition of the suspension.

Replacement of shock absorber is recommended every 20,000 KM.


  1. What are signs of a worn out shock absorber?
  • Dents on outer casting
  • Piston Rod is bended
  • Oil leakage
  • Damaged bushings and washers


  1. What are the advantages of using KYB shock absorbers?

  1. Excellent constant Damping Control Performance.
  2. Compression valve self-adjust for fast recovery.
  3. Less friction and longer life as the result of a hard chromed piston rod.
  4. Sintered iron piston adds strength.
  5. Stable Road Grip
  6. Better comfort on rough roads


  1. Can I replace one shock absorber alone?

No you cannot replace one shock
absorber alone, always replace shock absorbers all at the same time.

  1. What kind of shock absorbers suits my car?

You should use the same type as your
original shocks.

If original shocks are OIL = use Oil
type (44/63/66 series)

            OR
Excel G Twin Tube Gas (34/36/33 Series)

           
OR Gas a just Mono tube gas (55 series)

If original shocks are Twin Tube Gas
= use Twin Tube Gas  (34/36/33
series)

            OR
Gas a just Mono tube gas (55 series)

            NOT Oil shocks (44/63/66 series)

If original shocks are Mono tube gas
= user mono tube gas (55 series)

            No
oil shocks (44/63/66 series)

            No
Twin Tube gas (34/33/36 series)

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

Shock absorbers and coil springs
work together keeping the tire in contact with the road. If the coil spring
fails it will place extra stress on the shock absorber, therefore to maintain
good tire contact with the road, shock absorbers should be replaced at the same
time, in axle pairs.

  1. What are the best springs to match with shock absorbers?

Genuine or OE matched springs are recommended
because the specification is tested by carmakers to get good ride and handling.

  1. Can I cut the spring to lower the car?

Cutting the Spring
is not advisable because the suspension structure will go off alignment.
Spring becomes harder which is not matched with the shock absorber’s damping force.

  1. Why does my vehicle still make “clunking noises” even though my shock absorbers are new ?

If noise is present with new shock
absorbers, check that the mountings are tightened securely and look for other
worn suspension parts. Upper bearing plate need to be inspected and replace if
necessary.

  1. Can I use other model of Shock Absorbers for my car ?

This is not recommended because
difference vehicle have different spec or damping force (performance)of
Shock Absorbers.

  1. Can I check the damping force of the shock absorber by hand testing?


Shock absorbers should
not be hand tested

  1. How about KYB’s damping force?

KYB’S damping force is always more
than genuine shock absorbers.


  1. How safe are reconditioned shock absorbers?
  • No adequate damping force
  • May cause vehicular accident
  • Less durability makes frequent replacement




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

Everything is controlled concerning
both quality and tuning parameters. For quality, KYB tests design
specification, component quality, production line quality. For tuning
parameters, KYB tests piston orifices, initial load of valves and springs,
thickness and quantity of valves, piston ports, nut
torque settings.

  1. How to store shock absorbers?

Do not store shock absorbers in
upright position. Always store them in flat position






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