Date: April 2002

Kayaba is gearing-up for a major drive on the UK aftermarket by drawing all its shock absorber and associated products together, in one easy-to-read European catalogue.

As the world’s largest supplier of shock absorbers to vehicle manufacturers, Kayaba now offers four shock absorber ranges to installers across Europe - Premium, Super, Gas-A-Just, and Ultra SR.

Committed to developing the company into the UK’s leading vehicle suspension specialist, Kayaba already offers a complete portfolio of suspension products that also includes protection kits and mounting kits, all under the KYB brand.

Additionally in the United Kingdom, the company has recently announced the addition of KYB branded K-Flex replacement coil springs and K-Force lowered spring kits, complete with a dedicated catalogue.

The new Kayaba shock absorber catalogue literally covers the A - Z of car marques - from Alfa Romeo to Zastava - and includes a wide range of cars, car derived vans (CDVs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). From the highly popular - such as the Peugeot 206, Vauxhall Vectra and Ford Mondeo, through to the more ‘esoteric’ and unusual Triumph Herald, Moskvitch 2141 and Autobianchi - there’s a Kayaba shock absorber to fit almost every car on the road.

The catalogue’s 298 pages detail the shock absorbers and other suspension components appropriate for each make and model of vehicle - listed alphabetically - as well as by engine size and year of manufacture. Other valuable information included are the fitting times for a pair of shocks, as well as advice on shock absorber replacement and safety hints. There are cut-away diagrams of the different product types, as well as technical guidelines for the disposal of defective components.

Commented Tony Parr, Sales Manager of Kayaba UK: "After investing a considerable amount in launching new applications and products, new marketing materials and new KYB packaging, this is a further step in our plans for developing the aftermarket. We believe that by offering world class components at competitive prices and backed with the best level of personal service, everyone benefits."

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Ref: KYB02/2002