kyb shocks and struts

Welcome to KYB

KYB is the largest hydraulic manufacturer in Japan, and one of the world’s largest suppliers of original equipment (OE) shock absorbers to vehicle manufacturers. Over 1 million KYB shock absorbers are manufactured every week from our factories across the world, including our Japanese Gifu plant- the largest shock absorber factory in the world.

KYB is the original equipment supplier to 1 in 5 cars in the world

KYB Corporation is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange and exports its products to more than 100 countries across the world. KYB Europe is based near Dusseldorf, Germany. It has 7 branches, providing sales and support across Europe and Africa.

KYB is one of the world’s largest supplier of shock absorbers to vehicle manufacturers. Over 1 million KYB shock absorbers are manufactured every week. KYB Europe provides world class product quality and customer service to the after market of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
KYB South Africa provides sales and support across South Africa.

For almost a century KYB has specialized in hydraulics, with technology widely used in the aeronautical, rail and maritime industries. KYB is Japans leading Hydraulics Company.

The KYB group, which has 8,200 employees’ worldwide, turns over $2.6 billion, of which 60% is from sales of automotive shock absorbers. From its 15 factories in Asia, Europe and the United States, KYB has an annual production capacity of more than 75 million shock absorbers. KYB has the largest shock absorber factory in the world (in Gifu, Japan), with a capacity of over 50 million pieces. It is highly automated and can change from producing one strut to another in 15 seconds.

KYB Corporation is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange and exports its products to more than 100 countries across the world. KYB Europe is based near Dusseldorf, Germany. It has 7 branches, providing sales and support across Europe and Africa.

  • KYB Shock Absorber excel-g
  • KYB Shock Absorber Strut Plus
  • KYB Shock Absorber Gas a just
  • KYB Shock Absorber Monomax
  • KYB Shock Absorber AGX
  • Self leveling and electronic shocks
  • Steering Stabilizers
  • Strut mounts and boots

New FIA World Rallycross Championship team KYB Team JC has revealed the liveries of the Audi S1 Supercars it will race in World RX when the 2020 season begins.

The cars will be raced by double FIA European Rallycross Champion and 2015 World RX of Argentina winner Robin Larsson, from Sweden, and World RX podium finisher Janis Baumanis, from Latvia.

JC Raceteknik, run by Team Principal Joel Christoffersson will operate the team, with support from the car’s builders, EKS, owned by 2016 FIA World Rallycross Drivers’ Champion Mattias Ekstrom.

kyb shocks and struts

is a proud sponsor of the FIM World Rallycross RX Championship

Did you Know?

  • 1 in 5 cars leaving production lines worldwide are fitted with KYB shock absorbers as standard

  • KYB Japan’s Gifu North Plant is the biggest shock absorber factory in the world

  • Over 1 million KYB shock absorbers are manufactured every week from our factories around the world.

KYB South Africa are proud to announce their new website facelift! Visit their awesome new website and see their extensive range along with some exciting changes!