KYB 234001 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

The KYB Excel-G front suspension strut is an OE-style replacement built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability. This KYB Excel-G application is a direct choice for Chrysler and Dodge front suspension service, including classic Chrysler LeBaron and Dodge Aries platforms.

Part number 234001 is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than alter the ride. It is a practical option for restoring handling on Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models that rely on precise front suspension control.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut for front suspension service
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent damping
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Designed to support electronic safety systems by preserving factory suspension behavior
• Upper mount type: 14X1.50
• Compressed length: 13.86 in; extended length: 20.39 in; stroke length: 6.54 in

Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is KYB’s OEA-style replacement line for drivers who want factory-like suspension behavior. It is built on KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components and is calibrated to restore original performance on the vehicle rather than change ride characteristics. Part number 234001 follows that approach for front suspension applications on Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles.

Detailed Description

Use KYB 234001 when replacing a worn front suspension strut on vehicles such as the 1981-1983 Dodge Aries, 1982-1983 Chrysler LeBaron, 1983 Dodge 600, 1983 Chrysler New Yorker, and 1983-1987 Dodge Charger. It also serves front applications on Plymouth Reliant, Plymouth TC3, Plymouth Turismo, Plymouth Turismo 2.2, Dodge Rampage, and Chrysler Town & Country listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71767 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Loose steering feel and delayed response
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven tire contact from weak damping control
• Noise or vibration associated with worn strut performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions and replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as specified for these applications. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5001, to reduce noise and vibration. A KYB strut boot, part number SB101, can help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components. This part is engineered to restore factory-designed ride control and handling for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth front suspension applications.

• Fits 1983-1987 Dodge Charger, front
• Fits 1983-1987 Plymouth Turismo, front
• Fits 1983-1986 Plymouth Turismo 2.2, front
• Fits 1982-1984 Dodge Rampage, front
• Fits 1982-1983 Chrysler LeBaron, front
• Fits 1983 Chrysler New Yorker, front
• Fits 1983 Chrysler Town & Country, front
• Fits 1983 Dodge 600, front
• Fits 1981-1983 Dodge Aries, front
• Fits 1981-1983 Plymouth Reliant, front
• Fits 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3, front