This video is actually a part of a series of longer videos on How To Remove, Replace & Install rear gas shock absorber on a 20062011 8th generation Honda Civic (see the links below).

This is just to demonstrate the comparison between a brand new aftermarket shock vs an original genuine OEM part but already has over 200,000 miles on it. This is why car manufacturers recommend replacing shock absorber & front suspension (strut, spring, coil or assembly every 75,000 miles).

Honda recommends using genuine OEM parts, but we decided to go with KYB ExcelG premium aftermarket performance shock, based on the reviews we've read online. Genuine Honda Shock should be around $125 or so each, but KYB ExcelG (not the regular KYB) could be as cheap as $35 a piece depending on where you buy it from, for example amazon, ebay, or other online seller. Obviously, your local auto part stores such as AutoZone, Advanced Auto Parts, O'Reilly, Pep Boys etc also carry many different aftermarket products.

KYB ExcelG shocks do more than bring back the OEM quality ride. Since they're crafted with the highest standards around, each ExcelG shock meets or exceeds OEM build quality. Even better, KYB backs your ExcelG Shocks & Struts with a Lifetime Warranty.

Genuine OEM Honda Part #: 52610 SNA 02
KYB ExcelG Aftermarket Part #: 343460 | Cheapest Price & Where To Buy From: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
For Genuine Honda Shock Mount Flange Bolt (12x65) 90181SNA000 search on eBay or buy directly from dealership.

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A vehicle will have either a shock or a strut at each wheel, never both. ... The major difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicles suspension system where a shock is not. A strut is also crucial part of the vehicles steering system and greatly affects alignment angles. Most cars made after 1995 have shock absorbers in the rear and strut assemblies in the front suspension.

What are shocks? Shock absorbers, are a key component of the suspension system. They control the impact and rebound movement of your vehicle’s springs and suspension, they ensure that the vehicle’s tires remain in contact with the road surface at all times.

The key components of the shock absorber are a piston, a coil, and hydraulic fluid. When the car wheel dips down, for example into a pothole or crevice, the shock initiates a compression cycle, and a piston exerts pressure on hydraulic fluid in the upper chamber of the device. The fluid serves to slow down the coil as it relaxes back into place, and this helps prevent an excessively bumpy feel to the ride.

What are struts? Struts are the structural part of the suspension system and they are used on the front end of nearly every frontwheel –drive vehicle. A strut integrates numerous different suspension parts into one compact assembly. The latter include:

The Coil Spring
The Spring Seats
The Shock Absorbers
The Strut Bearing
The Steering Knuckle
The shock absorber portion of the strut is the most commonly serviced part of the strut assembly.

When to replace them?

Visual signs such as :
Noticeable fluid leak
Shocks and/or struts look dented or damaged
Tires show unusual wear patterns
Vehicle handling:
If you experience a bumpy or shaky ride, have poor steering response, stiffness or noise when steering or instability when braking.

Mileage:
At 50k miles, they may be worn to the point of needing replacing (depending on vehicle and driving conditions).
In addition, worn shocks and/or struts can accelerate the wear of your tires and suspension parts … the ball joints, steering linkage, springs and C.V. joints.

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Recording Date: September 7, 2019
Video URL:    • KYB ExcelG vs A 200K Genuine OEM Hon...