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KYB 334641 Suspension Strut - Front Left
| Brand | KYB 8871 |
|---|---|
| Flanged Outside Diameter (Inch) | 2.760 |
| Flanged Outside Diameter (MM) | 70.104 |
| Housing Bore (Inch) | 2.562 |
| Housing Bore (MM) | 65.070 |
| Inside Diameter | 2.000 |
| Inside Diameter | 50.800 |
| Material | Nitrile |
| Outside Diameter | 2.566 |
| Outside Diameter | 65.180 |
| Outside Diameter (Inch) | 2.566 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | 65.180 |
| Part Description | Oil Seal |
| Redicoat | Yes |
| Series | 8000 |
| Shaft (Inch) | 2.000 |
| Shaft (MM) | 50.800 |
| Type | 286 |
| Unit of Dimension | Inch |
| Width (Inch) | 0.220 |
| Width (mm) | 5.590 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —6 vehicles |
OE replacement strut. Restores original ride control and handling.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping performance.
Dust cover included. Helps protect the strut from road debris.
Cross-references Ford 5G1Z18124AL, Ford 7G1Z18124AL and Gabriel G52138 for the same application. See all 4.
KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Five Hundred and Montego
KYB Excel-G part number 334641 is a front left suspension strut for 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and 2005-2007 Mercury Montego applications. Built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability, it is a direct OE-style replacement for drivers addressing worn suspension performance.
Key Features
- KYB Excel-G OEA replacement strut calibrated to restore original handling characteristics
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent damping performance
- Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
- Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
- Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
- Dust cover included
- B-stop and R-stop included in the design
- Made in USA
Product Details
The KYB Excel-G line is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components, making it a practical choice for restoring factory-style suspension behavior rather than changing it. Part number 334641 is engineered for the front left position on the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego, with dimensions and valving matched to the original application. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72256 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive bouncing or float after bumps
- Loose steering feel and delayed lane-change response
- Reduced tire contact from worn damping control
- Uneven body movement during braking and cornering
- Suspension noise or leakage from a worn front strut
Installation Notes
Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, front left. Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify alignment after installation, since front strut replacement can affect suspension geometry. Confirm the upper mount type and vehicle configuration before installation.
Quality Assurance
KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced to OE-style standards using quality components and application-specific valving. The design focuses on restoring original ride control, stability, stopping response, and handling for the listed vehicles.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | FWD | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | FWD | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | FWD | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | FWD | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | FWD | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | FWD | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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