The team from KYB breaks down the results from the Performance Test and what it means in the real world.
As older vehicles hold their value and people hang onto them longer, is replacing the shocks worth it? Do worn or cheap shocks and struts make a vehicle less safe? How dangerous is driving with bad shocks and struts? Read more about what worn shocks do.
Does putting the correct, OE replacement parts to restore designed vehicle control make sense on a vehicle with high mileage?
The team believes any vehicle, especially with an inexperienced driver at the wheel, deserves to have the designed vehicle control that came from the factory.
As mentioned in this Brake & Front End article, “New shocks and struts will not improve ride quality or comfort, in most cases. New shocks and struts will improve the handling and confidence of the driver. It will also make the ABS and stability control systems perform as the OEM intended.”