KYB 235605 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for GM Cars

The KYB Excel-G 235605 is a front left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on select GM cars. It is an OE-style replacement for applications such as the Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, and Chevrolet Corsica.

KYB’s Excel-G line is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than change the ride feel. This part number 235605 uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design and is made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Restores designed control and handling for GM car applications
• 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 design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• Part number: 235605

Product Details

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA-style aftermarket solution for drivers who want original-equipment damping characteristics. For the Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, and Chevrolet Corsica, this front left strut is engineered to support consistent ride control, braking stability, and lane-change response. The 235605 strut measures 11.18 inches compressed, 17.6 inches extended, and 6.42 inches of stroke, with a 14X2.00 upper mount type and R-stop design.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71618 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Reduced steering response during turns and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Nose dive during braking
• Noise or vibration from a worn front left strut assembly

Installation Notes

Compatible With 1992-1998 Buick Skylark, front left; 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, front left; 1995-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, front left; 1992-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, front left; 1992-1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, front left; and 1992-1994 Pontiac Grand Am, front left. Notes vary by application, including exclusions for electronic suspension, FE3 suspension, adjustable suspension, and swaybar bracket configurations on the front strut body.

KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5073, to reduce noise and vibration. A KYB strut boot, part number SB104, can help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and Excel-G is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is calibrated to restore original vehicle performance for the listed GM applications, including the Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, and Chevrolet Corsica.