KYB 3340228 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Highlander

KYB Excel-G part number 3340228 is a front left suspension strut for the 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander. It is built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change feel, and handling without changing the vehicle’s designed performance.

Excel-G Product Line

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OE-style replacement range, built on the same assembly lines and with the same quality components used for original equipment production. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design is calibrated to return the suspension to factory-like operation, making KYB 3340228 a direct choice for drivers and technicians replacing a worn front left strut on a Toyota Highlander.

Key Features

• Fits 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander, front left
• KYB Excel-G part number 3340228
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension strut
• Internal rebound spring included
• Compressed length: 16.26 in.
• Extended length: 22.58 in.
• Stroke length: 6.32 in.
• Upper mount type: 14x1.50
• OE-style replacement calibrated to restore original performance

Detailed Description

KYB 3340228 is engineered for the front left position on the Toyota Highlander and is intended to return the suspension to its original ride and handling characteristics. As part of the Excel-G line, it uses OE-quality components and KYB’s nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction to help maintain consistent damping response. This makes it a practical replacement when the goal is restoring factory-like control rather than altering suspension behavior.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Front-end instability under braking
• Uneven or loose ride feel from a worn strut
• Loss of original suspension control on the Toyota Highlander

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front left position and confirm the upper mount thread specification before installation. Inspect related suspension components such as mounts, springs, and bushings for wear while replacing the strut. After installation, perform a wheel alignment to help restore proper tire wear and steering geometry. Fits 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander, front left.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is produced to OE-style standards using components and calibration aimed at restoring original vehicle performance. KYB 3340228 is classified as an OEA replacement for the listed Toyota Highlander application.