KYB Shocks, Struts & Mounts

The best KYB setup for a daily driver is the Excel-G line — KYB’s OE-replacement shock and strut, engineered to restore your car’s original ride quality and handling without changing ride height or firmness. If you want adjustability for autocross or weekend track days, KYB AGX shocks add adjustable damping between street comfort and firmer track settings. For the fastest, most complete repair, Strut-Plus assemblies arrive pre-assembled and ready to bolt in.

Shocks and struts do far more than smooth out bumps — they keep your tires planted, control body roll and brake dive, and shape how your car steers and stops. Worn dampers show up as a floaty ride, uneven tire wear, longer stopping distances, and a car that feels unsettled over bumps. Replacing them in pairs is standard practice so handling stays balanced side to side.

Every product here is genuine KYB — Excel-G OE-replacement shocks and struts, AGX adjustable performance shocks, and Strut-Plus complete assemblies. Pick your goal (factory feel, track adjustability, or full-assembly refresh), match the listing to your exact year and trim, and plan for an alignment after strut replacement.

Pair new dampers with our suspension and lowering springs collections, or shop popular KYB parts like the front strut mount for 08-21 WRX/STI, AGX rear shocks for 90-97 Mazda Miata, and the Excel-G rear shock for 18-23 Honda Accord. For background, read our article on how aftermarket parts improve handling.

How do I know if my shocks or struts are worn out?

A bouncy or floaty ride, nose-diving under braking, uneven tire wear, and oil leaking on the shock body. If your car feels unsettled over bumps, worn dampers are a likely cause.

What’s the difference between KYB Excel-G and KYB AGX?

Excel-G is KYB’s OE-replacement line, tuned to restore factory ride and handling. AGX is the performance line with manually adjustable damping, so you can switch between street comfort and firmer track settings.

Do I need an alignment after replacing struts?

Strut replacement disturbs alignment settings — have it checked and corrected afterward to avoid uneven tire wear.

What’s the advantage of a complete strut assembly?

A Strut-Plus style assembly comes pre-assembled with the mount, spring, and related hardware — no spring-compressor work, and the whole corner gets refreshed at once.