KYB 232026 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Metro, Swift, Sprint, Firefly

Restore original ride control with the KYB Excel-G suspension strut, part number 232026. This front left strut is built for direct replacement on select Chevrolet Metro, Geo Metro, Suzuki Swift, Chevrolet Sprint, and Pontiac Firefly applications, with damping calibrated to return factory-style handling and steering response.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement strut for factory-style suspension restoration
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent damping performance
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Electronic safety systems rely on suspension, brakes, and tires working as designed; this strut supports that original behavior
• Part number 232026 is engineered for front left applications

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE-style replacement line, built on the same assembly lines used for original equipment supply and calibrated to restore designed performance rather than change it. For drivers servicing a 1989-1995 Geo Metro front left strut, a 1989-1994 Suzuki Swift front left strut, or a 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro front left strut, this part provides a direct-fit suspension solution focused on ride control, stability, stopping response, and lane-change handling. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71918 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bounce or poor damping after strut wear
• Loose steering feel and reduced lane-change response
• Uneven tire contact caused by weakened suspension control
• Noise and vibration from worn front strut components
• Alignment instability from flex in the strut body or bracket

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. On listed applications, replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as specified. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5188, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB103, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt. Verify front left placement and confirm the upper mount thread size is 12x1.25 before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and Excel-G is produced using OE-quality components with application-specific damping calibration. Part number 232026 is built to restore original suspension behavior on supported Metro, Swift, Sprint, and Firefly front left applications.