Which shocks are better KYB or Bilstein?

➥➥ Bilstein shocks are overall more durable and better for off-road driving. ➥➥ KYB shocks are a bit better with cornering. Their corner strut assemblies are a bargain too. ➥➥ KYB are definitely stiffer – with Bilstein you will experiences a smoother, more comfortable ride overall.

Are KYB Excel G shocks good?

The KYB Excel-G gas shocks are excellent on the Honda Odyssey, controlling bounce over street imperfections and those Speed bumps that can test your suspension when you go over them a bit to fast. ( That’s when I realized my old shocks were not doing there job).

Are Bilstein B4 shocks any good?

The B4 has a lower manufacturing cost, follows OE specs, making it a good all rounder, especially for daily driving. In both cases, they are built to last a very long time… think of Bilstein shocks as the red Toyota Hilux top gear once tried to destroy.

Are Bilstein B4 stiffer?

Overall the ride quality of the B4’s is amazing! It is nice,and tight. In fact I prefer it over the sachs ride quality. The B4’s are 10% stiffer than stock.

How long should KYB shocks last?

The only dig on KYB shocks is that they only last 7-9 years on average. While this is the typical lifespan for shocks, higher-end brands can last even longer.

Where are KYB shocks made?

KYB might just be one of the best-known suspension brands out there. Made and manufactured in Japan, their shocks come standard on almost one in four vehicles – straight from the assembly line and across the globe.

What the difference between a B4 and a B6 Bilstein?

There is a big difference between them, not just the colour! Bilstein B4 dampers are classed as a replacement damper, this means they are a direct replacement shock absorber of the original factory fitted shocks. Bilstein B6 is an uprated shock absorber and is sometimes know as Bilstein B6 Sport.

Is Bilstein B4 adjustable?

The background: On some standard shock absorbers or BILSTEIN B4/ B6/ B8 shock absorbers there are grooves for the snap ring of the spring plate. These are NOT height-adjustable suspensions, but correspond to the OE conditions.

Is KYB an OEM?

KYB is an OEM manufacturer for Lexus and other Japanese automotive brands, but that doesn’t mean they are the same exact struts you would find in the Lexus dealership. KYB has a reputation for making aftermarket shocks and struts that are firmer than what the car originally came with.

Is the Excel G struts made by KYB?

KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket).

What kind of classification does the KYB Excel G have?

That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

What kind of tubing does KYB Excel G use?

Fluid must be managed through the valves for a shock to keep a vehicle operating as designed. The KYB Excel-G uses seamless, extruded steel tubing in the inner cylinders, and includes a Teflon band around the piston for a positive seal.

Which is better a Bilstein or a KYB?

➥➥ KYB are definitely stiffer – with Bilstein you will experiences a smoother, more comfortable ride overall. This is due to their digressive piston design which deals better with road uneveness and damping. ➥➥ Bilstein for heavy duty/4×4/SUV and KYB for lighter vehicles/Asian cars is a good rule of thumb.

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