KYB 335044 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Strut for GM SUVs

KYB Excel-G strut 335044 is an OE-style replacement suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling. It is a front suspension strut for select Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek models, with vehicle-specific damping calibrated for factory-like performance.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement series, made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components. For drivers searching for a front strut for 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous or 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, part number 335044 is built to return the suspension to designed control without changing the vehicle’s original character.

Key Features

• OE replacement front suspension strut for domestic SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control, handling, lane-change response, and body motion control
• 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 and steering response
• Strong strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Electronic safety systems depend on suspension performance staying within factory design
• KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5413, to reduce noise and vibration
• KYB recommends a strut boot, part number SB127, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 335044 is engineered for front suspension service on the Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek. It uses OE-style construction and damping calibration to support factory ride quality, steering feel, and braking stability. Compressed length is 13.38 inches, extended length is 19.68 inches, and stroke length is 6.3 inches. The upper mount type is 14X1.50, with no dust cover, internal rebound spring, or B-stop included. R-stop is listed as yes.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72113 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bounce or poor rebound control
• Loose steering feel or delayed response
• Nose dive during braking
• Body roll and instability in lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn front struts

Installation Notes

• Fits 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Use the vehicle’s factory service procedure for spring compressor and strut assembly service.
• Inspect strut mounts and protective boots during installation.
• Confirm upper mount thread size and suspension orientation before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. That manufacturing approach supports consistent fit and damping performance for the Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek applications listed above.