KYB 234019 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

The KYB Excel-G 234019 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications, including Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, and Pontiac 6000 front suspension service.

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE replacement line, assembled on KYB production lines with OE-quality components and calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed handling balance. For GM cars and vans that need predictable body control and consistent tire contact, this front strut is a practical replacement choice.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut for front suspension service
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Compatible with electronic safety systems that rely on suspension performance staying within factory parameters
• Compressed length: 10.31 in; extended length: 16.85 in; stroke length: 6.54 in
• Upper mount type: 14X1.50

Product Details

KYB Excel-G part number 234019 is engineered for front-position suspension replacement on 1984-1996 GM platforms, including Buick Century, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Celebrity, Chevrolet Citation II, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac 6000, Pontiac Trans Sport, and Chevrolet Lumina APV. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71771 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn front strut on a Buick Century or Chevrolet Celebrity, KYB 234019 is built to restore the vehicle’s original ride characteristics rather than alter them.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Body movement that affects braking stability and cornering feel
• Noise or vibration associated with worn suspension struts

Installation Notes

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fitment notes specify replacement of the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as required for the application. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5043, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB104, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.

Quality Assurance

Excel-G is KYB’s OE replacement line and is produced using the same assembly-line standards and OE-quality components used in KYB original equipment manufacturing. The design is intended to restore factory ride control and handling performance on the specified GM applications.