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AN ABUNDANCE OF OPTIONS GOING THE EXTRA MILE
KYB produce several types of shock absorber and spring to ensure
motorists have the most suitable parts available to them. KYB invests heavily in their online support to give customers the best
chance to purchase the correct part. All KYB products are catalogued
on MAM, and their shock absorbers are available to view on the KYB
website with 360° images for more accurate ordering. Alternatively, the
VRM search function available on the F:Drive matches the registration
number directly to the correct part.
SHOCKS
Premium
Oil twin tube for OE replacement, usually
for older vehicles.
Gas-A-Just The support doesn’t end once you’ve purchased; their ‘Support Zone’
(available at kyb-europe.com/support-zone/) contains useful
technical and catalogue information, while www.kyb-europe.com
has a library of over 130 helpful fitting videos with over 4 million views.
On each box you’ll even find QR codes linking to product specific
bulletins or videos. KYB also have a free suspension solution app aimed
at helping garages communicate issues to their customers.
Monotube gas shock for direct OE replacement
or upgrade from Premium or Excel-G. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Excel-G
Gas twin tube. A direct OE replacement or
upgrade from Premium. The common choice
for vehicle manufacturers.
Ultra SR
Specially designed for the ambitious sports driver
with high demands on road handling.
AGX
Fully adjustable. Allows the driver to dramatically
change the damping rate without removing
the shocks.
FPS now stock over 3,400 KYB parts covering over 98% of the KYB
pareto, which are all available via MAM/Autocat or the F:Drive for
same/next-day delivery. KYB always recommends replacing in pairs
where applicable to ensure the wear is equivalent.
Fastest moving highlights include:
• 344459
– Shock Absorber for Audi A3 1.6 (2009-13)
SPRINGS • RH3328
– Coil Spring for Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 (2011-14)
KYB also offer two types of miniblock spring, the RX and RJ, but what’s
the difference? • SM1714
– Strut Mount Kit for VW Golf 1.2 (2011-17)
The RJ:
• W
ire tapers at each end of the spring
• C oils compress inside each other without touching
• S ame design as OE for the vehicle
• P rogressive spring rating
The RX:
• C onstant wire thickness at each end
• A lternative to OE taper wire (RJ) design
• C onstant spring rating
• A ftermarket design
• 915400
– Protection Kit for VW Golf 1.6 (2009-10)
To learn more about the KYB range, please
speak to your local FPS representative or visit
the F:Drive.