KYB 335061 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 335061 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select Pontiac Montana, Chevrolet Uplander, Buick Terraza, and Saturn Relay applications.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OE replacement series, assembled on the same production lines used for original equipment and calibrated to return factory-designed damping characteristics. For drivers searching for a front strut for a 2005-2009 Pontiac Montana or a 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 335061 is built around the vehicle’s original suspension behavior rather than changing it.

Key Features

• KYB Excel-G OE replacement strut for domestic SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control, handling, and body motion management
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• 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 design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop included

Detailed Product Overview

KYB 335061 is engineered for front suspension service on the Pontiac Montana, Chevrolet Uplander, Buick Terraza, and Saturn Relay. It uses OE-quality components and factory-calibrated damping to help restore the vehicle’s original ride control, lane-change response, and braking stability. The Excel-G line is a practical choice when the goal is to return the suspension to designed performance without altering the factory feel.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72278 for the same application. Part number 335061 is also a useful reference when comparing OE-style replacement options for front strut service on these GM platforms.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Noisy or unstable ride from aging struts
• Loss of factory ride control on GM SUVs and crossovers

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2005-2009 Pontiac Montana, front; 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander, front; 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, front; and 2005-2007 Saturn Relay, front. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5568, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB127, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Compressed length is 10.6 in., extended length is 16.7 in., stroke length is 6.1 in., and the upper mount thread size is 14x1.50. Verify vehicle application and suspension configuration before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring original suspension performance for the vehicle platform, including the GM applications listed above.