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KYB 232022 Suspension Strut - Front Left
| Brand | KYB 67B2 |
|---|---|
| Amperage Rating | 0.59 |
| Bulb Base Type | BA15s |
| Bulb Color | Clear |
| Bulb Finish | Clear |
| Bulb Material | Glass |
| Bulb Technology | Incandescent |
| Bulb Type | Standard Mini Bulb |
| DOT Approved | No |
| Diameter | 0.74 |
| Filament Type | C-2R |
| Length | 1.44 |
| Voltage | 13.5 |
| Wattage | 7.97 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —6 vehicles |
OEA replacement. Restores original ride control, stability, and handling.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping performance.
OE-quality components. Built on KYB OE assembly lines for original-spec calibration.
Cross-references Gabriel G55615 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 71818 for the same application. See all 2.
KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Festiva
KYB Excel-G 232022 is a front left suspension strut for the 1988-1993 Ford Festiva. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body movement characteristics for daily driving and braking stability.
Key Features
- KYB recommended OE replacement strut for the Ford Festiva
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
- Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and steering response
- Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
- Compatible with electronic safety systems that depend on suspension performance
- Upper mount type: 12X1.50
- Compressed length: 11.14 in; extended length: 18.43 in; stroke length: 7.28 in
Product Details
The KYB Excel-G line is KYB’s OE-style replacement series, built on the same assembly lines used for original equipment production and calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed handling balance rather than change it. For 1988-1993 Ford Festiva front left strut replacement, KYB 232022 provides a direct-fit suspension solution focused on control, stability, and consistent damping. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71818 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive bouncing after bumps
- Loose or delayed steering response
- Nose dive during braking
- Uneven tire contact from worn damping
- Body roll and instability in lane changes
Installation Notes
Fits 1988-1993 Ford Festiva, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5273, to reduce noise and vibration. A KYB strut boot, part number SB103, can help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.
Quality Assurance
KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is produced with OE-quality components and OE-style calibration for original performance restoration. Part number 232022 is built for the 1988-1993 Ford Festiva front left application and follows KYB’s OE replacement standards.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ford | Festiva | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1992 | Ford | Festiva | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1991 | Ford | Festiva | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1990 | Ford | Festiva | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1989 | Ford | Festiva | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1988 | Ford | Festiva | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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