2012 Kia Optima Front Shock and Struts

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:

• 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.
• Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
• For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty

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:

• 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.
• Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
• For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty

Quick Strut

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:

• #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Kia
• 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
• 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
• To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5777
• Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb116

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
• Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
• Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
• Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
• Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
• Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
• Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
• Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
• Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
• Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.