KYB 235035 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut

The KYB Excel-G 235035 is a front right suspension strut for select Chevrolet Tracker, Geo Tracker, GMC Tracker, Pontiac Sunrunner, and Suzuki Sidekick applications. Built to restore original ride control and handling, it is a direct OE-style replacement for drivers who want predictable steering response and stable body movement.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement series, produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components and calibration focused on returning the vehicle to its designed performance. For this application, KYB 235035 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube strut with vehicle-specific damping.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement strut for SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control, stability, stopping response, and handling
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body motion
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps maintain alignment by reducing flex
• Compatible with electronic safety systems that rely on suspension performance
• Front right fitment for select Tracker, Sidekick, and Sunrunner applications

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G 235035 is engineered for drivers replacing a worn front right suspension strut on 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 1989-1997 Geo Tracker, 1989-1991 GMC Tracker, 1989-1991 Chevrolet Tracker, 1994-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, and 1998 Chevrolet Tracker models. The design focuses on restoring factory ride characteristics rather than changing them, making it a practical choice for OE-style suspension service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71932 for the same application.

Measured specifications include a compressed length of 11.77 inches, extended length of 18.23 inches, and stroke length of 6.46 inches. The upper mount thread size is 14x1.50. KYB 235035 is built to support consistent damping performance and proper tire contact across normal driving conditions.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Body roll during lane changes and cornering
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Noisy or unstable front suspension behavior from a worn strut

Installation Notes

Fits 1998 Chevrolet Tracker, front right. Fits 1989-1991 Chevrolet Tracker, front right. Fits 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, front right. Fits 1989-1997 Geo Tracker, front right. Fits 1994-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, front right. Fits 1989-1991 GMC Tracker, front right.

Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5082, to reduce the chance of noise and vibration during service.

Quality Assurance

Excel-G is KYB’s OEA replacement line, built on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment production and calibrated to restore factory-designed performance. KYB is a major supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line uses OE-quality components for consistent fit and function.