Originally Posted by
Romad
Yes the first ones did "AND" I cut the strap and it was then too long. Sent them back saying they would not fit! The KYB's did not have straps on them.
You would need a helper, but you could try compressing the shock, then wrapping a large heavy duty cable tie around the bottom and onto the first rubber bumper. Then do it the way I installed mine.
Be very careful if you do it this way. I've never used the KYB shocks, so I don't know how fast they rebound once the strap is cut.