2009 Dodge Ram 5500 Front Shock and Struts

The Monroe® Magnum shock absorber for Class 6-8 Vehicles is the first gas-charged, large-bore shock specifically designed for air spring and taper leaf suspensions. Its nitrogen gas charge provides the fast response essential for today’s heavy truck suspe

Product Features:

• Robust hydraulic lock-out Prevents over-extension of the suspension, top-out of the piston and averts damage to the seal assembly – when required
• PTFE coated bearing Reduces friction during operation between the rod and rod guide, improving durability – on most applications
• Tenneco shouldered bushings Shouldered bushing and bonded bushing with sleeve designs prevent (bushing walkout) for improved quality and durability – on most applications
• Nitrogen gas-charged For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• Loop welding technique Resistance weld with additional 360-degree weld to provide up to 15,000 lbs. (6,804 kg) tensile strength for maximum durability – when required
• 2-3/8 inch (60.3 mm) reserve tube More fluid for more consistent performance – on most applications
• 1-3/4-inch (44.6 mm) bore Large bore than most shocks to provide more consistent control
• .05-inch Pressure tube withstanding pressure of 9KPSI
• 10-stage valving Reacts to wide range of driving conditions – on most applications
• 10-stage valving: Reacts to wide range of driving conditions – on most applications
• All weather fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce frictions and ensure smooth rod reaction
• Single-lip, low-friction oil seal

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

• KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock For Heavy Duty Trucks And Commercial Vehicles
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
• The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
• Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
• Made In Use
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
• KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions