KYB 334500 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Santa Fe

The KYB Excel-G 334500 is a front right suspension strut for 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability for drivers replacing a worn OE strut.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut follows an OE-style approach: it is assembled on KYB production lines using OE-quality components and calibrated to return the vehicle to its original handling balance. For Hyundai Santa Fe front suspension service, 334500 is a direct replacement focused on factory-correct control rather than changing the ride character.

Key Features

• Fits 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, front right
• KYB Excel-G part number 334500
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube suspension strut
• Vehicle-specific damping valves help manage tire contact, steering response, and body motion
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• Electronic safety systems depend on suspension performance staying within manufacturer specifications

Detailed Description

KYB 334500 is engineered for the front right position on the Hyundai Santa Fe and is intended to restore the vehicle’s original suspension behavior after wear, leakage, or loss of damping performance. The Excel-G line is designed around OE replacement standards, using hand-assembled, application-specific valving to control rebound and compression in a way that supports predictable handling and braking stability. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71435 for the same application.

For shoppers searching for a front right strut for 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, KYB 334500 offers a factory-style replacement solution that supports consistent tire contact and lane-change response. The part number 334500 is also commonly referenced in suspension repair searches for Hyundai Santa Fe front strut replacement.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Front-end dive during braking
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Noise or vibration from a fatigued front strut assembly

Installation Notes

Install on the front right of 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models only. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5295, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB102, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.

Verify compressed length, extended length, stroke length, and upper mount thread size before installation. Proper alignment should be checked after suspension service.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is built to restore original vehicle performance using OE-quality components and OE-style calibration. The 334500 strut is manufactured to support factory-correct ride control on the Hyundai Santa Fe while maintaining the suspension geometry the vehicle was designed around.