KYB TV Episode 3: How to Choose the Best Shocks

The best shocks, no matter how you are using your truck or SUV.

The best shocks can offer more than just a smooth ride, they can help restore your truck’s handling and control or even provide additional control when towing or hauling. All KYB shock absorbers are designed to the highest standards and are manufactured in the same facilities that build shocks for new vehicle manufacturers. We understand that people use their trucks and SUVs in different ways and it’s important to give people a choice when choosing the best shock for their truck.

If you loved the way your truck or SUV rode and handled new, we suggest choosing the KYB Excel-G. If you are looking for additional control because you are occasionally hauling or have larger tires and wheels, we recommend the KYB Gas-a-just. If you are doing full-time work with your truck and hauling heavy loads, choose the KYB MonoMax. KYB’s line of truck shocks ensures you get the best shock for how you use your truck or SUV.

[lovegansaw]

Short to the point. Best KBY explanation video ever. Thanks.

[reneg]

It's the only brand I use on my vehicles, simply the best, ASE Certified Tech here, and have been working on cars since the 80's

[craftsmantrucker]

I use KYB Gas A-just shocks for my old Nissan Frontier Trucks and my old Ford F-150 accompanied and supported with Sumo Springs (Airless Maintenance Free suspension bag) I use them for my Trucks that work so hard and carry lots of weights everyday.

[wjye]

Got a full set of the Gas A Just struts and shocks on my P71 Crown Vic project car a few months ago. The difference in handling was huge. Braking and acceleration were improved and overall responsiveness is impressive. Car felt like it lost 500lbs. Highly recommended! Just wish you could get a fully assembled strut instead of transferring or compressing new springs.

[fatherguidosarduchi]

I put the gas adjust on my 2005 Ram truck. The difference was night and day. It rides great now. Dodge trucks are heavy in the front. These shocks are great. And the price was n’t bad either. I will always buy KYB shocks from here on out.

[farmdreamer]

one of the best bang for buck! I hope kyb does more underchassis parts like ball joints and bushings!

[silvertbird]

That’s hilarious, I found this video while researching which struts to install in my 2004 Thunderbird and on the back wall is a picture of a black Thunderbird of about the same year. No one anywhere has a picture of a 2002-2004 Thunderbird on their wall. It’s a sign!

[MalaysianTropikfusion]

This video is really well done. Makes me wish most explanation videos are like it.

[Trig]

Boom! I now know which one I need for my slightly upgraded Samurai! Thanks for the simple and to the point video

[Goodgo]

This is an excellent video. I have been considering the KYB shocks for awhile now. After hearing you explain the difference of the shocks, I have decided which ones suit my needs best. I'll be purchasing a set of 4 after this post. Thanks 😊

[julioandresromeroherrera]

Me sirvió la explicación, ahora comprare los KYB gas a just para mi Hyundai galloper

[snarfarpher]

I put a set of the gas-a-just on my 01 Grand Cherokee w/4" lift and 31" tires. They are about 3 years old and ride exactly like they did the day i put them on (approx. 45k miles). They ride much MUCH firmer than stock. Especially in the rear. The Jeep is my work vehicle, i do remote welding on farm equipment and pull a trailer with my welder and tools so the stiff rear is great for me. I like the sportier ride, personally and they noticeably reduce body roll in corners. On little bumps/wash boards they are harsh at low speed. However, the faster you go, the better they get!

[TurnThemWheels]

Going to put KYB front strut assemblies on my truck and the gas a just rear shocks

[cinemaclips]

I only use KYB or Monroe on my shock absorbers ! Never been satisfied

[petermcdermott]

Great Video, I have a 2019 Ford F350 Crew Cab, Diesel, SRW short bed. Now I pull our camper 5-6 times a year and the factory shocks on the truck work just fine, great ride. Would you recommend the Excel G or the MonoMax? The 5th wheel is 15000 lbs loaded. I still had no issues towing it.

[NathanClevenger]

I always buy the Exel-G struts to rebuild their coilovers for my customers vehicles. And never had any complaints. I recently purchased an RX-8 to flip. It had the suspension upgraded to the Gas-A-Just struts, and wow it's f'n stiff lol. Feels like its dialed in for track. Crazy how different the shocks are compared to OE replacement shocks Exel-g's are to the Gas-A-Just.

[jacobsebastien]

Installed the KYB Monomax on my Ram 2500 4x4, Much Better Response an Control! No more body roll" By Far Best Shocks I Ever had! Handles weight Really Well on my Truck" 💪

[deandixon]

Thanks much for the explanation. I mistakenly put on heavier rims and I feel it immediately, the oil kyb shocks I noticed can't handle the weight so now I know to buy the gas shocks

[keiannschyler]

good thing i bought an excel-g for my mid-sized SUV. gas-a-just for my small, nimble crossover.

[brandongoberdhan]

I just bought the gas a just front and rear fir my 2003 montero still need to install them but I can't wait