KYB 234008 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut

The KYB Excel-G 234008 is a front right suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is a recommended OE-style replacement for select Mercury Capri, Mazda 323, and Mercury Tracer applications, including 1986-1989 Mazda 323 front right fitments and 1991-1994 Mercury Capri front right fitments.

KYB’s Excel-G line is calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed handling characteristics rather than change them. This part number 234008 uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design and OE-quality components assembled on KYB production lines used for original equipment manufacturing.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Restores designed control, handling, and lane-change response
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and body motion
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps maintain alignment under load
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension performance
• Upper mount type: 12X1.50
• Compressed length: 13.7 in; extended length: 20.39 in; stroke length: 6.69 in

Product Details

The KYB Excel-G brand line is focused on OE replacement performance for drivers who want the vehicle to behave as originally engineered. For the Mazda 323, Mercury Capri, and Mercury Tracer front right positions, this strut is calibrated to help return consistent ride control, braking stability, and steering feel. Part number 234008 is a practical choice when replacing a worn front right suspension strut on these applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71888 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 control
• Body movement that affects lane changes and cornering stability

Installation Notes

• Fits 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, front right; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Fits 1986-1989 Mazda 323, front right; recommended OEM replacement, exc. electric adjustable suspension.
• Fits 1986-1989 Mazda 323, front right; for adapting ASA to non-ASA suspension and converting from electronic suspension.
• Fits 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, front right; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5039, to reduce noise and vibration.
• KYB recommends a strut boot, part number SB102, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The Excel-G line is classified as OEA, indicating an original-equipment-for-the-aftermarket replacement approach for restoring factory-style performance.