KYB 235008 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 235008 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability. It is an OE-style replacement for select Lincoln, Ford, and Mercury applications, including Lincoln Mark VII, Lincoln Continental, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar front suspension service.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut for factory-style ride characteristics
• 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 construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Designed to support electronic safety systems by restoring suspension behavior to manufacturer intent
• Upper mount thread size: 16x1.50
• Compressed length: 13.58 in; extended length: 20.55 in; stroke length: 6.97 in

Product Details

The KYB Excel-G line is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket solution, using OE-quality components and KYB assembly-line processes. For drivers servicing a 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII front suspension or a 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental front suspension, this strut helps return the vehicle to its designed handling balance. It also serves front applications on the 1987-1988 Ford Thunderbird and 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar, including conversions noted for adapting PRC to non-PRC suspension and electronic suspension changes. Part number 235008 is built for restoration-focused repairs rather than changing the vehicle’s original ride character.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Loose steering feel or delayed lane-change response
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Body movement and instability over bumps or during cornering

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, front; replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Fits 1987-1988 Ford Thunderbird, front; recommended OEM replacement for adapting PRC to non-PRC suspension and for electronic suspension conversion notes.
• Fits 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar, front; recommended OEM replacement for adapting PRC to non-PRC suspension and for electronic suspension conversion notes.
• Fits 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental, front; replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5054, to reduce noise and vibration.
• KYB recommends a strut boot, part number SB103, to 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 on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71756 for the same application.