Shock Absorber -553197 (Kyb)

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS. Vehicle & Position

Please check the exact applications here

In the box

1 x shock absorber. Washers, nut and rubbers as required (vehicle specific).

Excel G Shocks

The most popular KYB series in the world, Excel-G shock absorbers are the absolute best product to restore original handling and control. Excel-G shock absorbers have been designed to compensate for wear in other suspension parts, while providing superior handling and comfort than many other original equipment units. Twin tube gas shock absorbers, struts and cartridges for all makes of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. All Excel-G Shock Absorbers and Struts have been engineered to incorporate advanced 3 stage compression and rebound valving, and pressurised nitrogen gas, to provide exceptional ride comfort while dramatically reducing aeration and foaming that commonly leads to suspension fade. Additionally, the innovative Excel-G damping design also compensates for wear in other suspension components, while delivering excellent road control and superb handling response.

About Vendor

KYB is one of the world’s largest suppliers of shock absorbers to vehicle manufacturers, with 1 in 4 of all vehicles leaving production lines worldwide fitted with KYB as standard. KYB is also the largest OE shock absorber supplier in Europe. Years of expertise have helped KYB to become an industry leader not only in shock absorber production but integrated automobile control systems and suspension module production and development.

KYB aftermarket shock absorbers are manufactured using the same factories and technology as for OE. The valving is updated to allow for the fact that the shock absorbers will be fitted to a vehicle with other worn suspension components; in order to restore the ride as close as possible to how the vehicle was when it was brand new. This means that KYB aftermarket products are the same as OE supply.

KYB provides superior product quality to all of its customers throughout the world in a variety of industries. KYB will never compromise on product quality. All KYB factories are certified with ISO9001, QS9000 and ISO14001

Warranty Policy

This warranty is limited to 3 years or 100 000 km’s from the date of fitment, whichever occurs first. Warranty on medium, heavy duty and public transport vehicles limited to 1 year or 50 000 km’s from date of fitment.

Warranty only applies within the warranty period and when proof of purchase and mileage is verified by the original purchaser.

The following will not be covered by the warranty:

1. Components fitted other than what is specified in the South African KYB catalogue.
2. Accident damaged components.
3. Any modifications to suspension outside of the original manufacturer’s specifications.
4. No fitment of bump stops or protection kits.
5. Vehicles used outside of normal road conditions.
6. Installation damage