KYB 565018 MonoMax Front Shock Absorber 1994-2013 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 2WD/4WD

Vehicle Fitment

• 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (2WD/4WD, All Engines) - Base, ST, SLT, Laramie, Sport
• 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 (2WD/4WD, All Engines) - Base, ST, SLT, Laramie, Sport
• 2003-2012 Dodge/Ram 2500 (4WD, All Engines) - ST, SLT, Laramie, Power Wagon, Sport, SXT, TRX4
• 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 (4WD, All Engines) - ST, SLT, Laramie, Sport, SXT, TRX4
• 2011-2013 Ram 2500 (4WD, All Engines) - All Trims

Fitment Notes

• Position: Front - driver side and passenger side (sold individually; 2 units required per axle)
• Designed for solid front axle Ram 2500/3500 trucks - confirm your vehicle has a solid front axle before ordering
• Replace shocks in pairs to maintain balanced front handling and control
• Shock boot included - installs with factory mounting hardware (bolts reused)
• For 2003-2010 Ram 3500 4WD: verify solid axle configuration

Features

• KYB MonoMax oversized 46mm piston and bore - up to 40% more damping force than standard shocks
• High-pressure monotube design with floating piston - separates oil and gas to eliminate fade and aeration
• Multi-stage valve compression automatically adjusts to road and load conditions
• Zinc-coated steel piston ring creates a durable, leak-resistant seal under heavy-duty use
• Higher rebound damping reduces body roll, nose dive, and instability under towing and hauling
• Rubber dust boot included for off-road and work-site protection
• Compatible with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS) - maintains factory sensor accuracy
• Backed by KYB's limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser

Specifications

• Part Number: 565018
• Product Line: KYB MonoMax
• Shock Design: High-Pressure Monotube, Gas-Charged (Nitrogen)
• Piston Diameter: 46mm (oversized)
• Extended Length: 21.92 in.
• Collapsed Length: 16.96 in.
• Stroke Length: 4.96 in.
• Upper Mount Type: E2 (14.2 x 60)
• Adjustable Valving: No
• Ride Height: Stock
• Dust Boot: Included (black rubber)
• Position: Front (driver or passenger side)
• Drivetrain: 2WD and 4WD
• Quantity: Sold individually (1x shock per package)

Included Components

• 1x KYB MonoMax Front Shock Absorber
• 1x Black Rubber Dust Boot
• 1x Hardware Kit (washers, bushings, and nuts)

Product Description

The KYB 565018 is a MonoMax heavy-duty front shock absorber built for solid-axle Dodge and Ram 2500/3500 trucks from 1994 through 2013. The MonoMax line sits above the Excel-G and Gas-a-Just in KYB's lineup, featuring an oversized 46mm piston and bore that delivers up to 40% more damping force than standard shocks. The high-pressure monotube design with a floating piston keeps oil and gas fully separated, eliminating fade and aeration under sustained or extreme use - making it the right choice for trucks that regularly tow, haul, plow, or run off-road.

Multi-stage valve compression automatically adjusts damping in real time, providing confident body control and reducing nose dive and roll under load. The zinc-coated steel piston ring maintains a solid, leak-resistant seal across temperature extremes, and the included rubber dust boot protects the shock shaft from debris on job sites and trails. Sold individually - two units required per front axle. Backed by KYB's limited lifetime warranty.