KYB 341447 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Acura TL

The KYB Excel-G 341447 is a front left suspension strut for 1995-1998 Acura TL models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability while maintaining OE-style handling characteristics.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed performance rather than alter ride feel. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components.

Key Features

• Fits 1995-1998 Acura TL, front left
• KYB Excel-G part number 341447
• OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles
• 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
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension behavior to factory intent
• R-stop design is included for controlled suspension travel

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G struts are designed for drivers who want to restore the original control characteristics of their Acura TL without changing the vehicle’s intended ride balance. The 341447 front left strut uses KYB’s OE-focused construction and damping calibration to help maintain predictable braking, lane change response, and cornering stability. With a compressed length of 13.89 inches, extended length of 17.95 inches, and stroke length of 4.06 inches, this unit is built to match the application requirements for 1995-1998 Acura TL front suspension service.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72459 for the same application.

KYB Excel-G is the product line for OE-style replacement on vehicles such as the Acura TL, and it is commonly selected when the goal is to return suspension performance to factory specifications. The 341447 strut is also referenced for Acura TL front left replacement searches and Acura TL suspension repair work.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Reduced braking stability caused by worn suspension damping
• Uneven tire contact during lane changes and cornering
• Noise or vibration associated with worn strut components

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions for the 1995-1998 Acura TL front left position. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as directed by the vehicle manufacturer. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5059, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB108, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.

Verify upper mount thread specification 10x1.25 and confirm all dimensions match the application before installation. Proper alignment should be checked after suspension service.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and Excel-G struts are produced on the same KYB assembly lines used for original equipment applications. The design uses OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration to support consistent suspension performance on the Acura TL.