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KYB 339178 Suspension Strut - Front Left
| Brand | KYB VS38110 |
|---|---|
| Camshaft Plug Included | No |
| Item Grade | OEM Standard |
| Material | Cork-Rubber |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 12 |
| PCV Valve Grommet Included | No |
| Spark Plug Tube Seals Included | No |
| Thickness | 0.16 |
| Thickness | 3.96 |
| Valve Cover Gasket Material | Cork-Rubber |
| Valve Cover Grommets Included | No |
| 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.
Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leaks.
Cross-references Gabriel G56888, Monroe Shocks & Struts 72206 and Toyota 4852009D40 for the same application. See all 3.
KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Avalon
The KYB Excel-G 339178 is a front left suspension strut for select 2005-2006 Toyota Avalon applications. Built to restore original ride control and handling characteristics, it is a direct OE-style replacement for drivers addressing worn suspension performance on a Toyota Avalon.
Key Features
- KYB Excel-G OEA replacement for Asian-make vehicles
- Restores designed control, stability, braking response, lane-change feel, and 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 movement
- Strong strut body and bracket design helps maintain alignment under load
- Made in USA
- R-stop design included
Product Details
KYB Excel-G part number 339178 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement for the Toyota Avalon front left position. It is calibrated to return the suspension to the vehicle’s original designed performance rather than changing ride height or damping character. For 2005-2006 Toyota Avalon front left strut replacement, this KYB strut supports consistent steering response, tire contact, and body control in everyday driving.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72206 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive bounce or float from a worn front strut
- Reduced steering response during lane changes
- Uneven tire contact caused by weak damping control
- Brake dive and body movement under normal driving
- Suspension noise or instability from aging strut components
Installation Notes
Fits 2006 Toyota Avalon, front left, recommended OEM replacement; TO 1/2006; Excel-G. Fits 2005 Toyota Avalon, front left, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions; Excel-G. Verify compressed length, extended length, stroke length, and upper mount type before installation. Follow factory service procedures and alignment requirements after replacement.
Quality Assurance
KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is calibrated to restore original suspension performance for the Toyota Avalon application.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Toyota | Avalon | Limited | Front Left | Recommended OEM Replacement; TO 1/2006; Excel-G |
| 2006 | Toyota | Avalon | XL | Front Left | Recommended OEM Replacement; TO 1/2006; Excel-G |
| 2006 | Toyota | Avalon | XLS | Front Left | Recommended OEM Replacement; TO 1/2006; Excel-G |
| 2005 | Toyota | Avalon | Limited | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2005 | Toyota | Avalon | XL | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2005 | Toyota | Avalon | XLS | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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