KYB 333490 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Kia Spectra

The KYB Excel-G 333490 is a front right suspension strut for select 2004-2009 Kia Spectra and 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5 models. Built to restore original ride control, it is calibrated to return factory-style handling, steering response, and stability without changing the vehicle’s intended suspension behavior.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement choice for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling for Kia Spectra and Kia Spectra5 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
• Electronic safety systems rely on suspension performance that matches the vehicle manufacturer’s design
• Part number 333490

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is built on the same OE assembly lines KYB uses for original equipment supply, with OE-quality components and calibration focused on restoring factory performance. For drivers searching for a front right strut for 2004-2009 Kia Spectra or a front right strut for 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5, this KYB Excel-G 333490 replacement is engineered to bring back the suspension response the vehicle was designed to deliver. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72301 for the same application.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or reduced damping control
• Loose steering feel or delayed lane-change response
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control
• Noise and vibration from aging strut components
• Loss of alignment stability from flex in the strut body or bracket

Installation Notes

Fits 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, front right, and 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5193, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt. Verify compressed length 13.22, extended length 19.68, stroke length 6.46, and upper mount type 12X1.25 during installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and Excel-G is built to restore original vehicle performance using OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration. The design includes a nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube layout, a triple-lip fluid seal, and a reinforced strut body and bracket for consistent suspension control.