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KYB 235632 Suspension Strut - Front Right
| Brand | KYB HM89443 |
|---|---|
| Cone Bore (Inch) | 1.3125 |
| Cone Bore (MM) | 33.3380 |
| Cone Length (Inch) | 1.1250 |
| Cone Length (MM) | 28.5750 |
| Cone Radius (Inch) | 0.0250 |
| Cone Radius (MM) | 0.6350 |
| Part Description | Taper Bearing Cone |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —4 vehicles |
OE replacement choice. Restores original ride control, stability, and handling.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping performance.
Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leakage.
Cross-references Gabriel G55865 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 71412 for the same application. See all 2.
KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Legacy Outback
KYB Excel-G Part Number 235632 is a suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for the front right position on select Subaru Legacy Outback models.
Key Features
- OE-style replacement choice for Asian vehicles
- Restores designed control and handling for Subaru Legacy Outback applications
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
- 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 the USA
- Electronic safety systems depend on suspension performance staying within manufacturer design targets
Product Details
The KYB Excel-G line is engineered to return suspension performance to original specifications rather than change the vehicle’s character. This strut uses OE-quality components and KYB’s OE assembly-line manufacturing approach to support consistent damping on the 1996-1998 Subaru Legacy Outback, front right. Part number 235632 is a practical choice when the goal is to restore ride control, lane-change response, and braking stability on a Subaru Legacy Outback front right suspension service.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71412 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive bounce or float after bumps
- Reduced steering precision during lane changes
- Nose dive under braking
- Uneven tire contact from worn damping control
- Noise or vibration from a worn front right strut assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Fits 1996-1998 Subaru Legacy, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5361, to reduce noise and vibration. A KYB strut boot, part number SB101, can help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.
Quality Assurance
KYB is a major OE supplier to vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. Part number 235632 is built as an OEA-style aftermarket replacement for restoring factory-type suspension performance on the Subaru Legacy Outback.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy | Outback | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | Outback | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | Outback Limited | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Subaru | Legacy | Outback | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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