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KYB 338087 Suspension Strut - Front Right
| Brand | KYB 26505 |
|---|---|
| No | |
| Centerline Length | 19 |
| Centerline Length | 483 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 1.75 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 2 |
| Knob Color | 51 |
| Material | EPDM, Steel |
| Molded | No |
| Temperature Low | 44 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —6 vehicles |
OE replacement choice. Restores original ride control, stability, and handling.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping performance.
Leak-resistant seal. Triple-lip fluid seal helps keep oil and gas in.
Cross-references Mazda BHN234700A, Mazda BHP734700 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 73015 for the same application. See all 3.
KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Mazda 3
The KYB Excel-G 338087 is a front right suspension strut for select Mazda 3 applications. Built to restore original ride control and handling, it is a direct-fit replacement for drivers who want OE-style suspension performance on a Mazda 3 or Mazda 3 Sport.
Key Features
- OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles
- 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 and body motion
- Strong strut body and bracket design helps maintain alignment under load
- R-stop design included
Excel-G Product Line Details
KYB Excel-G is built on the same OE assembly lines KYB uses for original equipment supply, with OE-quality components and calibration focused on restoring factory performance rather than changing it. For Mazda 3 suspension service, part number 338087 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) replacement that follows the vehicle’s original ride and handling targets.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 73015 for the same application.
Fitment
- Fits 2014-2018 Mazda 3, front right.
- Fits 2014 Mazda 3 Sport, front right.
Common Repair Uses
- Front-end bounce, dive, or excessive body movement
- Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension damping
- Reduced steering response during lane changes
- Noise or handling changes from a worn front right strut
- Restoring OE ride control on a Mazda 3 or Mazda 3 Sport
Installation Notes
Install 338087 on the front right side only for the listed Mazda 3 applications. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and verify alignment after installation. Confirm the upper mount thread size and compressed/extended length match the vehicle application before assembly.
Quality Assurance
KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced with OE-quality components on KYB’s OE assembly lines. The design focuses on restoring factory ride control and helping electronic safety systems operate as the vehicle manufacturer intended by keeping suspension response within original specifications.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 Sport | Front Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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