KYB 338002 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 338002 is a front left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling balance. It is a direct replacement for select Honda Fit and Honda Insight models, with OE-style calibration for everyday driving.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OE replacement series, built on the same assembly lines and with the same quality components used for original equipment applications. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube strut is calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed damping characteristics rather than change them.

Key Features

• Compatible with 2009-2013 Honda Fit, front left
• Compatible with 2010-2014 Honda Insight, front left
• KYB Excel-G part number 338002
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension strut 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
• Made in USA
• R-stop design included

Detailed Description

KYB 338002 is an OE-style suspension strut for the front left position on select Honda Fit and Honda Insight models. It is engineered to restore the vehicle’s original suspension behavior, including ride control, lane-change response, and stability during braking and cornering. The Excel-G line is a practical choice for drivers replacing a worn strut on a Honda Fit or Honda Insight and wanting factory-like damping characteristics.

This strut uses a 12x1.25 upper mount type, with a compressed length of 11.92 inches, extended length of 18.97 inches, and stroke length of 7.05 inches. KYB part number 338002 is also referenced for the same application by Honda OE numbers and Monroe Shocks & Struts 72291.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Loose or unstable steering feel
• Longer stopping distances caused by poor suspension control
• Uneven tire contact and reduced road holding
• Body movement during lane changes and cornering

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2009-2013 Honda Fit, front left, and 2010-2014 Honda Insight, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify mount style, dimensions, and position before installation, and perform a wheel alignment after replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is built to OE-quality standards on KYB production lines for original-style performance restoration. The design includes a triple-lip fluid seal, vehicle-specific damping valves, and a reinforced strut body to support consistent suspension control in daily driving.