Originally Posted by Jimzz
Originally Posted by DukeOfFrontenac
Not sure what to suggest in your case but the last couple sets of KYB shocks and struts I bought were a complete disappointment. Blew their guts out rather quickly. Sure, they are warrantied - send the dead ones back to them, they will inspect it, and let you know. While you wait for their answer, your car is up on jack stands going nowhere.
Years ago, KYB was my 'go to'. Not anymore.
Do you remember where they were made? I know KYB has a US plant now. So not sure if its a Japanese or US issue, or both.
I have seen a lot of complaints about KYB recently. Mostly their all in one struts, mounts going bad. But some about struts leaking out as well.
Yes I mentioned it in a previous post. Shocks and struts were made in Japan. The mounts were made in India as far as I can remember. Still that should mean nothing if the company enforced strict quality controls.
Originally Posted by DukeOfFrontenac
Not sure what to suggest in your case but the last couple sets of KYB shocks and struts I bought were a complete disappointment. Blew their guts out rather quickly. Sure, they are warrantied - send the dead ones back to them, they will inspect it, and let you know. While you wait for their answer, your car is up on jack stands going nowhere.
Years ago, KYB was my 'go to'. Not anymore.
Do you remember where they were made? I know KYB has a US plant now. So not sure if its a Japanese or US issue, or both.
I have seen a lot of complaints about KYB recently. Mostly their all in one struts, mounts going bad. But some about struts leaking out as well.
Yes I mentioned it in a previous post. Shocks and struts were made in Japan. The mounts were made in India as far as I can remember. Still that should mean nothing if the company enforced strict quality controls.