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KYB 334171 Suspension Strut - Front Left
| Brand | KYB 15395 |
|---|---|
| Angle | 36 |
| Belt Construction | Top Cog |
| Color | Black |
| Effective Length | 39.50 |
| Effective Length | 1003.30 |
| Material | Synthetic Rubber Compound |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 79.4 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 175 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -37.2 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -35 |
| Outside Circumference | 40.07 |
| Outside Circumference | 1017.78 |
| Standards | SAE J636, SAE J637 |
| Top Width | .44 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —6 vehicles |
OE replacement choice. Restores original ride control and handling.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping performance.
Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leaks.
Cross-references Gabriel G56502 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 71980 for the same application. See all 2.
KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Lexus, Toyota
KYB Excel-G part number 334171 is a front left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select 1995-1996 Lexus ES300, Toyota Avalon, and Toyota Camry applications.
Key Features
- OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves
- Triple-lip fluid seal to help reduce oil and gas leakage
- Strong strut body and bracket design to help maintain alignment
- Made in USA
- Recommended to pair with KYB strut mount SM5174 and strut boot SB101
Excel-G Product Line Details
The KYB Excel-G line is built on KYB OE manufacturing processes and uses OE-quality components to restore the vehicle’s original damping characteristics rather than change them. For drivers servicing a 1995-1996 Lexus ES300, Toyota Avalon, or Toyota Camry, KYB 334171 is engineered to return the suspension to factory-style control for everyday driving.
What This Strut Helps Address
- Excessive front-end bounce or float
- Reduced steering response during lane changes
- Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
- Noise or vibration from aged suspension components
- Loss of stability under braking and cornering
Installation Notes
Fits 1995-1996 Lexus ES300, front left. Fits 1995-1996 Toyota Avalon, front left. Fits 1995-1996 Toyota Camry, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify upper mount thread size 14x1.50 and confirm compressed length 13.66 in., extended length 20.39 in., and stroke length 6.73 in. before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71980 for the same application.
Quality Assurance
KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The strut body and bracket design is built to minimize flex and help maintain correct alignment in service.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Lexus | ES300 | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Toyota | Avalon | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Toyota | Camry | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | Lexus | ES300 | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | Toyota | Avalon | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | Toyota | Camry | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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