KYB 339230 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Highlander

KYB Excel-G strut 339230 is an OE-style suspension strut for the front right position on select Toyota Highlander models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability without changing the vehicle’s designed handling balance.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement range, produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components and calibration focused on returning the suspension to factory performance. This part number, 339230, is a direct-fit option for drivers addressing worn front suspension behavior on a Toyota Highlander.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement strut for Asian SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control and handling on the Toyota Highlander
• 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 maintain alignment by reducing flex
• Internal rebound spring included
• Made in USA

Detailed Description

KYB 339230 is engineered for the front right suspension position on 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander applications listed below. It uses KYB’s Excel-G tuning to return the vehicle’s original ride control characteristics, which is important for braking stability, lane change response, and consistent handling. The design also supports electronic safety systems by helping the suspension, brakes, and tires operate as the vehicle manufacturer intended. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72483 for the same application.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Reduced steering precision during lane changes
• Nose dive under braking
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Suspension noise or instability from a worn front right strut

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2010 Toyota Highlander, front right, recommended OEM replacement; TO 08/2010; Excel-G.
• Fits 2008-2009 Toyota Highlander, front right; replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions; Excel-G.
• Verify compressed length 16.25 in., extended length 22.57 in., and stroke length 6.32 in. before installation.
• Upper mount thread specification is 14x1.50.
• Inspect related suspension components, alignment settings, and tire condition during replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is assembled on KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components. The part is calibrated to restore original performance characteristics for the Toyota Highlander platform rather than alter them.