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KYB 334653 Suspension Strut - Front Left
| Brand | KYB 15179 |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Material | Plastic |
| Outer Diameter (mm) | 54.0 |
| Outside Diameter | 54.0 |
| Pulley Surface Width (mm) | 30 |
| Width | 30.0 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —4 vehicles |
OE replacement strut. Restores original ride control and handling.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping performance.
Leak-resistant seal. Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas loss.
Cross-references Ford 8G1Z18124C, Ford 8G1Z18124E and Ford 8G1Z18124H for the same application. See all 11.
KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Taurus and Sable
The KYB Excel-G 334653 is a front left suspension strut for 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable applications. Built as an OE-style replacement, it is calibrated to restore original ride control, steering response, and handling without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.
Key Features
- KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- 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
- Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension performance as designed
- R-stop included
Product Details
KYB Excel-G is KYB’s OEA-style aftermarket line, built on the same OE assembly lines and with OE-quality components used in original equipment production. Part number 334653 is engineered for the front left position on the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, making it a direct-fit suspension strut choice for drivers replacing a worn unit on these model years. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72530 for the same application.
What This Strut Helps Address
- Excessive bouncing after bumps
- Loose or delayed steering response
- Body roll during lane changes and cornering
- Uneven tire contact from weakened damping control
- Noisy or unstable ride behavior from a worn front strut
Installation Notes
Fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, front left. Fits 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify upper mount type 14X2.00 and confirm compressed length, extended length, and stroke length before installation. Part number 334653 is intended for the front left position only.
Quality Assurance
KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built to restore original suspension performance using OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration. The reinforced strut body and bracket design helps maintain correct alignment under driving loads.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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