{"product_id":"kyb-335045-suspension-strut","title":"KYB 335045 Suspension Strut - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB Excel-G part number 335045 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is an OE-style replacement for Buick Park Avenue and Buick Riviera applications, with calibration focused on factory-like handling rather than changing the vehicle’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement series, produced on the same assembly lines and with the same OE-quality components used in KYB original equipment manufacturing. For Buick Park Avenue and Buick Riviera owners looking for a front strut that matches the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior, 335045 is a direct-fit service part for the listed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKYB recommended OEM replacement strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for controlled tire contact and steering response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension behavior to factory intent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper mount thread size: 16x1.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 13.7 in; extended length: 20.39 in; stroke length: 6.69 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Line Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE replacement line for drivers who want suspension performance calibrated to original specifications. Part number 335045 follows that approach with OE-style damping and construction intended to restore the Buick Park Avenue and Buick Riviera’s front-end control, lane-change response, and braking stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Strut Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive front-end bounce or float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced steering precision during lane changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose dive under braking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire contact caused by worn damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise and vibration from aged suspension components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 1998-2005 Buick Park Avenue, front, recommended OEM replacement; exc. electronic adjustable suspension. Fits 1998-1999 Buick Riviera, front; replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5276, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt. Part number 335045 cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts 71665 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB is a global OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. That OE-based manufacturing approach supports consistent fitment and factory-style suspension performance for the listed Buick applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44625365205173,"sku":"BFJG-335045","price":83.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/KY_335045_Fro.jpg?v=1775072167","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/kyb-335045-suspension-strut","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}