KYB 333431 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Suspension Strut for Suzuki SX4

The KYB Excel-G suspension strut, part number 333431, is built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on the Suzuki SX4. It uses OE-quality components and KYB’s twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design to return the vehicle to its intended handling balance.

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE-style replacement line for drivers who want factory-correct damping rather than a changed ride feel. This strut is assembled on KYB OE production lines and calibrated to match the vehicle’s original suspension behavior, making it a practical choice for restoring suspension performance on the Suzuki SX4.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement strut for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling on the Suzuki SX4
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled, vehicle-specific 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
• Part number: 333431

Detailed Description

KYB 333431 is a suspension strut engineered to replace worn original equipment on the Suzuki SX4 without changing the vehicle’s intended ride characteristics. With a compressed length of 13.81 inches, extended length of 19.17 inches, and stroke length of 5.36 inches, it is built around the dimensions needed for proper suspension travel. The upper mount type is 12X1.25, and the unit includes an R-stop design. KYB’s OE-focused damping calibration helps maintain tire contact and predictable body control during braking, lane changes, and everyday driving.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72469 and Gabriel G52076 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn front or rear strut on a Suzuki SX4, part number 333431 is a direct OE-style solution that supports factory-like suspension behavior.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or unsettled ride quality
• Reduced steering response during turns and lane changes
• Brake dive and unstable body movement
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Suspension noise or performance loss from a worn strut

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the upper mount thread specification and suspension dimensions before installation. Replace struts in matched pairs on the same axle when wear is present, and inspect related components such as mounts, springs, and boots during service. KYB recommends protecting new struts from road debris with KYB strut boot SB101.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and Excel-G is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focuses on restoring original suspension performance for the Suzuki SX4 rather than altering it. Part number 333431 is built to support consistent ride control, alignment stability, and handling response.