KYB 338013 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Focus

The KYB Excel-G 338013 is a suspension strut for the front right position on select 2006-2011 Ford Focus models. Built to restore original ride control and handling, it is a direct OE-style replacement for drivers addressing worn suspension performance on a Ford Focus.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Restores designed control, stability, stopping response, and lane-change handling
• 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, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop design included

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is built on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment supply and uses OE-quality components calibrated to restore factory-designed performance rather than alter it. For Ford Focus suspension service, part number 338013 is intended to return the vehicle’s original ride characteristics and steering feel.

Detailed Description

This KYB suspension strut is engineered for the front right side of 2006-2011 Ford Focus applications. It is a practical choice when the goal is to replace a worn strut with a part that matches the vehicle’s original control characteristics. The KYB Excel-G 338013 also supports the suspension geometry that electronic safety systems rely on, since those systems depend on the suspension, brakes, and tires working as the manufacturer intended. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72257 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or reduced damping control
• Loose steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn strut performance
• Noise or vibration from a fatigued front suspension strut
• Loss of original ride stability on a Ford Focus

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2006-2011 Ford Focus, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number SM5169, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt. Verify compressed length, extended length, stroke length, and upper mount type before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced using OE-quality components on KYB assembly lines. The design focus is restoring original performance for Ford Focus suspension service while maintaining consistent damping and structural integrity.