KYB 361004 Suspension Strut Cartridge - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Strut Cartridge for Porsche 911

KYB Excel-G part number 361004 is a front suspension strut cartridge for Porsche 911 models from 1969-1984. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and stability for drivers replacing worn OE-style suspension components.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement gas cartridge
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
• 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 construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Designed to support electronic safety systems by preserving suspension behavior as engineered
• Compressed length: 15.75 in; extended length: 22.24 in; stroke length: 14.61 in
• Upper mount type: 14X1.25

Product Line Details

The KYB Excel-G line is calibrated to return the vehicle to its original designed performance rather than change the suspension feel. KYB manufactures Excel-G on OE assembly lines using OE-quality components, which is why it is classified as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement. For Porsche 911 owners looking for a front strut cartridge that matches factory-style control, KYB Excel-G 361004 is a direct-fit service part for the specified applications.

Fitment

• Fits 1972-1984 Porsche 911, front, recommended OEM replacement; exc. Bilstein equipped; Excel-G
• Fits 1969-1971 Porsche 911, front, recommended OEM replacement; exc. w/ self-leveling system; Excel-G

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Body movement that affects braking stability
• Suspension noise or handling inconsistency from aging strut cartridges

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front suspension configuration before ordering, since this part does not apply to Bilstein-equipped 1972-1984 Porsche 911 models or 1969-1971 cars with self-leveling systems. Confirm the 14X1.25 upper mount thread and compare compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions against the original cartridge before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 72878) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built to OE-quality standards on the same production lines used for original equipment components. Part number 361004 is engineered to restore factory-style ride control and handling for Porsche 911 front suspension service.