KYB Shock & Strut Installation Pro Tips

Let’s review some helpful tips for installing shocks and struts!
Always follow manufacturers’ instructions and adhere to specified torque specs. Make sure that you have the correct KYB parts for your vehicle, the right tools & a safe space to work.
KYB’s team of experts put together this list of best practices for replacing worn components with new shocks and struts. This isn’t a comprehensive how to install shocks and struts video, just advice based on decades of experience. Visit www.kyb.com for more information.
Installing shocks and struts may seem simple. With these professional tips, it can be!

[@king786khan]

With KYB springs for a w212 mercedes front coil, do you fit them with the KYB writing upside down or correct way round?

[@kybamericascorp]

That might be a question for @kybeurope. This is account is for KYB Americas, and we don’t offer springs unless they’re part of a Strut-Plus or Truck-Plus complete assembly.

[@puppygadget3189]

Why would a new assembly strut mount squeak? What can be done to stop the squeaking?

[@kybamericascorp]

We would recommend checking the torque specs and making sure you're following what the vehicle manufacturer lists. If the noise persists, please reach out to our customer support team.

[@eithinpero4042]

Are you supposed to remove the plastic/rubber thread wrapping on the top 3 threads of a strut assembly before installation? I mean the threads that go up to the engine bay.

[@kybamericascorp]

Yes.

[@eithinpero4042]

whoops @@kybamericascorp

[@toyotabrony]

That’s actually not true. If a particular part specifically made for a particular vehicles is fine. But if the other vehicle shares the same platform as the ones it’s made for, it will still fit well. Same platform is what counts.

[@kybamericascorp]

It's not that simple when we're talking about bringing back handling and control to a vehicle with worn components. Fitment and performance are 2 different things. If there's a different engine, larger wheels, etc., then the handling on 2 vehicles made on the same platform will behave wildly different with shocks and struts not tuned for each specific vehicle.
Here's an analogy: Bolting on racing slick tires to an offroad vehicle will fit, but that doesn't mean it's the right move for an offroad rally raid. IT FITS, but doesn't do what the vehicle is designed to do.
At KYB, we're all about the correct part for the application. Visit the KYB online catalog at www.kyb.com/catalog/ to help determine which part is completely correct for your vehicle’s application.
Thanks, but we disagree.

[@toyotabrony]

@@kybamericascorp it’s understandable. I will say this, I have a 2015 lifted Scion xB. I’m using a rav4 front suspension. They are both share the same new mc platform. The only difference between the xB2/2.5 and the 3rd/4th gen rav4, is the rav4 is 2.5” taller while it remains the same bolt on. Sure not made for it. But with some spacers to correct it’s suspension’s geometry, it will be back on track. And it acts like an suv/cross.