KYB Strut Plus Strut

2006–2008 Dodge Ram 1500

SR4165

Overview:

The KYB Strut Plus Strut (Front Right) is a premium replacement coilover designed specifically for the 2006 to 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. Engineered to restore your truck’s original ride height, handling, and control, this strut assembly offers a direct fit and factory-level performance. Ideal for owners looking to maintain or improve their vehicle’s suspension system, the KYB Strut Plus delivers reliable, long-lasting performance that matches the quality and specifications of the original equipment.

Unlike generic aftermarket struts, the KYB Strut Plus is tailored to the exact requirements of your Dodge Ram 1500, ensuring precise damping and stability. Whether you are restoring an aging suspension or replacing worn components, this strut provides a smooth, controlled ride and helps maintain proper wheel alignment for safer driving.

Key Features:

Designed with precision and durability in mind, the KYB Strut Plus Strut offers a range of advanced features that enhance your Dodge Ram 1500’s suspension performance:

• Corner-Specific Design: Each strut assembly is engineered with a unique part number for the front right position, ensuring exact fitment and optimal handling characteristics.
• In-House Assembled Damping Valves: Hand-assembled valves replicate the original damping performance, restoring factory ride quality and vehicle stability.
• High-Carbon Steel Coil Springs: Heat-treated and stress-relieved springs provide durability and consistent performance over time.
• Robust Strut Body and Brackets: Thick, reinforced construction reduces flex and metal fatigue, helping maintain proper wheel alignment.
• OE-Specific Coil Spring Design: Springs match the original equipment’s wind direction and spring seat pitch to minimize wear on suspension components.
• Restores Correct Ride Height: Maintains factory ride height critical for safety systems, sensors, and headlight aim.
• Pre-Assembled Unit: Comes complete with spring, top mount, and insulators for quick and easy installation.

Construction & Design:

The KYB Strut Plus Strut is built with high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure long-term reliability. The coil springs are crafted from heat-treated, high-carbon steel that has been stress-relieved and cycle-tested to withstand daily driving demands. The strut body and mounting brackets feature thick, durable metal to resist flex and fatigue, which helps maintain precise wheel alignment and consistent suspension performance.

Each damping valve is hand-assembled in-house to replicate the original equipment’s shock absorption characteristics, providing a smooth and controlled ride. The coil spring design mirrors the original in terms of wind direction and spring seat pitch, reducing stress on adjacent suspension parts and extending overall system life.

Performance & Sound

By restoring the Dodge Ram 1500’s original damping and ride height, the KYB Strut Plus Strut improves vehicle control, steering response, and braking performance. This results in enhanced stability during cornering and reduced stopping distances. The precise damping also minimizes unwanted noise and vibration, contributing to a quieter and more comfortable driving experience.

Installation & Fitment:

The KYB Strut Plus Strut is designed for a direct bolt-on replacement on the front right side of 2006–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 models. Each unit comes fully assembled with the correct coil spring, top mount, and insulators, eliminating the need for additional parts or modifications. This allows for a straightforward installation process that can be completed with standard suspension tools, making it suitable for both professional mechanics and experienced DIY enthusiasts.

What's Included:

• Front Right Strut Assembly
• High-Carbon Steel Coil Spring
• Top Mount
• Insulators
• Pre-Assembled Components for Easy Installation

Ideal For:

This KYB Strut Plus Strut is ideal for Dodge Ram 1500 owners from model years 2006 to 2008 who want to restore their truck’s original suspension performance. It is perfect for those replacing worn or damaged struts, restoring ride height, or improving handling and vehicle control. Whether you use your Ram for daily driving, towing, or light off-road use, this strut provides dependable, factory-level quality and durability.

KYB is a major shock and strut manufacturer supplying both OEM and aftermarket suspension components, with options that range from OE-replacement ride quality to more performance-oriented control. For enthusiasts, KYB upgrades are a solid way to restore damping performance and tighten handling feel with proven manufacturing scale and consistency.