What is the difference between a strut and strut assembly?
The answer is pretty straightforward: A loaded strut (also known as a quick strut) comes as an assembly with everything pre-installed, including the coil spring, mount, etc. An unloaded strut does not come as an assembly—all you get is the strut itself.
What does a complete strut assembly include?
A complete strut assembly is a combination of two main parts: a spring and a shock absorber. (Sometimes the term strut refers to the shock absorber portion only, but other times the term is used to denote the entire assembly including the spring).
Who makes the best strut assembly?
Our 10 Picks of Best Struts
- Detroit Axle 10064-8 – Best Full Set of Struts.
- Rancho RS999910 – Best Front Pair of Struts.
- Monroe 139105 – High Performance and Durable Struts.
- Detroit Axle 171361 x2 – User-friendly and Authenticated Struts.
- Prime Choice Auto Parts CST100164PR – Complete Assembly of Front Struts.
Are KYB struts made in China?
Are there any differences between the KYB shocks & struts manufactured in the U.S. vs. other countries (like Japan)? No. All KYB products are designed at the KYB world R&D offices and every KYB manufacturing plant then builds each product to the designed specifications.
What brand does Toyota use for struts?
They are indeed different. KYB makes Toyota-Lexus struts, but they are softer than the “KYB” that are for all cars. I had the Toyota (made by KYB) struts installed on my car and now the ride is soft and supple.
What is the best brand of strut?
7 Best Brands for Shock and Strut Mounts
- Replacement.
- KYB.
- Monroe.
- Motorcraft.
- Moog.
- Febi.
- Mevotech.
How long do Toyota struts last?
On average, if your car has been “babied,” you can expect your shocks/struts to last about 10 years. If you have really used your car like a workhorse, 5 years is probably all you can expect. This means that for the average driver, 7 or 8 years is the maximum life expectancy of most shocks and struts.
Does KYB make struts for Toyota?
I’m positive KYB IS the OEM brand (not sure about GR2’s though). Yep, but they are made to Toyota specs so the replacements could be tuned differently. When you say you have Monroe, you did the quick strut assemby?
Are KYB quick struts any good?
The KYB GR-2 suspension strut and coil spring assembly provides an excellent ride on my vehicle. Slightly stiffer than oem strut and coil, the ride is not perceptibly harsher but the handling and cornering has improved compared to the original manufacturer’s struts.
What does KYB stand for?
KYB
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| KYB | Know Your Business |
| KYB | Kick Your Butt |
| KYB | Katy Youth Basketball (Katy, TX) |
| KYB | Kurdistan Yurtsever Birligi (Turkish: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) |
Which is better gas or oil shocks?
Nitrogen gas is a cold gas, this means that besides not being flammable, keeps the shock absorber cooler than an oil shock absorber, been colder it will keep oil degradation by heat effect is reduced, making the shock absorber with gas a more durable shock absorber.
How can I improve my ride quality?
Here are 4 ways you can improve the ride quality of your car:
- Avoid bigger wheels if you want a smoother ride. As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride.
- Choose the right tires. Not all tires are created equal.
- Change your suspension parts.
- Make sure your car is the right height.
Do lighter wheels improve ride quality?
Lighter wheels make your car ride better and more responsive. If the wheels are poorly made, you would have to worry about durability. Your choice in tires affect your ride quality more so then the weight of your wheels.
Do coilovers improve ride quality?
Does this mean they won’t give you a performance increase? Absolutely not. Since most coilovers are also going to allow you to lower the ride height, the spring and shock rate should be increased to avoid the suspension crashing and bottoming out. Doing so will offer a performance bump to most any vehicle.