KYB 334638 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Suspension Strut

The KYB Excel-G 334638 is a front right suspension strut for select 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego models. Built to restore original ride control and steering response, it is a direct OE-style replacement for drivers who want factory-like handling from a KYB suspension strut.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for tire contact, steering response, and body control
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps limit flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included
• B-stop and R-stop included in the design
• Made in USA

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is built on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment applications and uses OE-quality components calibrated to restore, not alter, the vehicle’s designed performance. For the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego, part number 334638 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) replacement that supports ride control, stability, stopping, lane-change responsiveness, and handling.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Loose steering feel or delayed response
• Reduced tire contact over uneven pavement
• Body movement during braking and lane changes
• Noise or leakage from a worn suspension strut

Installation Notes

Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, front right. Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify upper mount type 14X2.00 and confirm compressed length 11.74, extended length 17.92, and stroke length 6.18 before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72279 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is produced using OE-quality components on KYB OE assembly lines. The strut body and bracket construction is designed to help maintain correct alignment under driving loads, while the sealing system is built to support long-term fluid retention.