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KYB Shocks & Struts

KYB Corporation produces a variety of ride control, hydraulic, and electronic products for use as original equipment and replacement parts in automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, specialty vehicles, buses, aircraft, railroad cars, industrial applications, agricultural applications, and civil engineering projects. Our global headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.

By consistently developing world class ride control products, KYB has become the world's largest supplier of OE and aftermarket shocks and struts. Today, our annual sales exceed $3.8 billion. We have 32 facilities in 21 countries, and 15 manufacturing plants in Asia, the United States, and Europe.

While much of KYB's overall sales are from automotive shock absorbers, we also produce a wide range of hydraulic and electronic equipment used in a variety of applications in many aspects of modern life. Vehicular and transportation applications include power steering systems, automotive electronics, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, special use vehicles, railroading, aircraft, and maritime shipping.

Other KYB product applications include hydraulic equipment used in manufacturing, testing, lifestyle, and civil engineering projects, as well as special needs equipment such as wheelchairs. The varied uses and applications of KYB products and equipment demonstrate our commitment to helping create a safer, more efficient, and more comfortable society.

KYB in North America: KYB Americas Corporation

KYB’s North American sales subsidiary, KYB Americas Corporation, was established in 1974. With headquarters in Addison, IL, USA, KYB Americas Corporation is the headquarters for KYB’s North American aftermarket distribution of automotive shocks and struts. KYB Americas Corporation has grown to over 100 full time employees and operates from three North American facilities with two in Chicago and one in Southern California. Shock and strut sales for KYB America continues to grow, as KYB continues to increase market share in North America.

KYB's North American manufacturing, marketing, sales, and distribution are managed by four subsidiaries in the United States and Mexico:

  • KYB Manufacturing North America – Manufactures original equipment shocks and struts for carmakers in the Americas and around the globe.
  • KYB Latinoamérica S.A. de C.V. Mexico City - Sells and distributes shocks, struts, and suspension components to aftermarket customers in Mexico, Central, and South America.
  • KYB Americas Corporation – Sells and distributes shocks, struts, and suspension components to aftermarket customers throughout the United States and Canada.
  • KYB Americas Corporation – Fluid Power Division – Distributes hydraulic components including hydraulic motors, actuators, gear pumps, control valves, and mixer truck components for construction, material handling, forestry, agricultural, industrial, and marine applications. Provides products for OEM production as well as service parts.

Accesspeed Is Proud To Add This Great Brand to Our Wide Selection of Quality Products For Your Vehicle!  The Accesspeed Price Match Policy Ensures That You Will Always Get The Best Price! 


Suspension & Chassis » Air Bags & Air Suspension Products

Air Suspension, Air Bags and Compressors

 

What is air suspension?

Air suspension is a style of vehicle suspension that incorporates an electric compressor that pumps air into flexible bellows (air bags) to a pressure that allows your vehicle to behave like it has springs. There are two basic types of air suspension. The first, which is most popular, is an air bag kit that does not include shocks, struts or integrated coil-overs. The second is an coil-over system with air bags integrated onto the top of the struts/shocks.

 

How does air suspension work?

Air suspension relies on air bags that essentially work like balloons that create a suspended barrier between your frame and suspension components. The adjustability makes this type of suspension popular.

 

Is air suspension good for daily driving?

Yes. In fact, many late model vehicles incorporate air suspension systems from the factory, as it can greatly improve the ride of the vehicle and driver comfort.

 

How long do air suspension bags last?

While each manufacturer has different specs and claims based on usage, Accesspeed customers have run their air bags up to 12 years. Most of the replacements we have seen have occurred from 85,000-130,000 miles. Keep in mind, some people only use their bags when hauling or towing, while others use theirs 24/7 in daily drivers.  

 

Should I put air bags on my vehicle to increase payload and towing capacity?

NO! Adding air bags will NOT increase your payload or towing capacity. No aftermarket air suspension system on the market allows higher payloads or towing capacities. Your vehicle is rated at the factory, and specifications for payload, tow capacity and GCWR are set at a specific manufacturer-rated capacity.

 

Do airbags make it ride smoother?

This answer depends on your settings. Using airbags will allow you some degree of customization. For example, lower air pressure will be a softer, smoother ride.  Increasing air pressure will give you better road feel and steering input, but with a stiffer ride.