KYB 3340084 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Kia

The KYB Excel-G 3340084 is a front left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is an OE-style replacement for select Kia applications, including Optima, Magentis, and Rondo models.

KYB Excel-G struts are assembled on KYB OE production lines and calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed handling characteristics. This part number, 3340084, uses a nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design with OE-quality components for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement choice for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling for Kia applications
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific 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 factory intent
• Recommended with KYB strut mount SM5663 to reduce noise and vibration
• Recommended with KYB strut boot SB101 to help protect against dirt, debris, and salt

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G 3340084 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement for the front left position on select Kia vehicles. It is designed to restore the ride control, lane-change response, braking stability, and handling balance that the vehicle had when new. The part number 3340084 is a direct-fit suspension strut for 2006-2010 Kia Optima, 2006-2010 Kia Magentis, and 2007-2010 Kia Rondo front left applications, with 2011-2012 Kia Rondo and 2010 Kia Magentis also listed for the same position.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71136 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor damping response
• Loose steering feel or delayed turn-in
• Nose dive during braking
• Body roll and instability in lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible with front left fitment only for the listed Kia applications. KYB recommends replacing the strut mount with SM5663 and adding strut boot SB101 when servicing the suspension to help reduce noise, vibration, and contamination. Verify compressed length, extended length, stroke, and upper mount thread specification before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is calibrated to restore factory performance rather than alter it.

• Fits 2011-2012 Kia Rondo, front left
• Fits 2010 Kia Magentis, front left
• Fits 2007-2010 Kia Optima, front left
• Fits 2007-2010 Kia Rondo, front left
• Fits 2007-2009 Kia Magentis, front left
• Fits 2006 Kia Magentis, front left
• Fits 2006 Kia Optima, front left