2006 Kia Optima Front Shock and Struts
Your 2006 Kia Optima might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Front Shock and Struts you desperately need.
We currently carry 11 Front Shock and Struts to choose from for your 2006 Kia Optima, and our inventory prices range from as little as $94.99 up to $190.60.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 5 different trusted brands of Front Shock and Struts for the 2006 Kia Optima. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.
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Front Shock and Struts for Your 2006 Kia Optima
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71417)
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$94.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
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- REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
- LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
- OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71136)
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$141.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
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Product Features:
- REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
- LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
- OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71135)
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$141.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
- LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
- OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
Suncore – Quick Strut Kit (Part No.2-55S11114-001)
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$184.99
Quick Strut Kit
KYB – Excel-G Strut Assembly (Part No.L30002532028KYB)
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$123.72
The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit Strut Assembly is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Patented valving plus pressurized nitrogen gas account for riding comfort and, at the same time, dramatically reduce the aeration or foaming that commonly occur in shock absorber and cause its performance to start fading, even after only a few minutes in operation.
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- Restores OE performance
- One way anti-foaming valve reduces foaming and performance fade
- Three stage dual valving
- Teflon coated piston valve
- Seamless inner cylinder and eye ring, no leaks
- Bonded bushings and sleeves
- Hard chromed piston rod
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000569973MNR)
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$190.60
TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.
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Product Features:
- All Weather Fluid – Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
- Rod Displaced Valving – Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
- Fluon Banded Piston – The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- Twin Tube Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
- Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod – Long service life.
- Nitrogen Gas Charged – For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.
- Unique Rod Guide Single Lip Seal – Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. (Dust Boot and Jounce bumper sold separately)
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000569975MNR)
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$178.40
TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- All Weather Fluid – Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
- Rod Displaced Valving – Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
- Fluon Banded Piston – The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- Twin Tube Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
- Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod – Long service life.
- Nitrogen Gas Charged – For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.
- Unique Rod Guide Single Lip Seal – Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. (Dust Boot and Jounce bumper sold separately)
KYB – Strut Assembly (Part No.L30002532029KYB)
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$129.75
The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit Strut Assembly is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Patented valving plus pressurized nitrogen gas account for riding comfort and, at the same time, dramatically reduce the aeration or foaming that commonly occur in shock absorber and cause its performance to start fading, even after only a few minutes in operation.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Restores OE performance
- One way anti-foaming valve reduces foaming and performance fade
- Three stage dual valving
- Teflon coated piston valve
- Seamless inner cylinder and eye ring, no leaks
- Bonded bushings and sleeves
- Hard chromed piston rod
MANDO – New Complete Strut Assembly (Part No.MSS050028)
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$114.99
HL Mando is the Original Equipment manufacturer to offer a Complete Strut Assembly to the traditional automotive aftermarket. Save time & energy without the need for coil spring compressor tools, choose HL Mando Complete Strut replacements.
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- Precision Engineered by OE Suspension System Manufacturer
- Tested for Quality, Durability, and Reliability
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000570107MNR)
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$113.94
TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- All Weather Fluid – Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
- Rod Displaced Valving – Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
- Fluon Banded Piston – The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- Twin Tube Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
- Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod – Long service life.
- Nitrogen Gas Charged – For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.
- Unique Rod Guide Single Lip Seal – Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. (Dust Boot and Jounce bumper sold separately)
International Suspension Group – Ride Control Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000654036ISG)
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$113.02
The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.
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- Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
- Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
- Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
- Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
- Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
- PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
- Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability
FAQs for 2006 Kia Optima Front Shock and Struts
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