KYB 363047 Suspension Strut Cartridge - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut Cartridge

The KYB Excel-G 363047 is a front suspension strut cartridge for 1987-1990 Toyota Tercel applications. Built as an OE-style replacement, it is calibrated to restore original ride control, steering response, and handling without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

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 factory suspension behavior
• Upper mount type: 14X1.25
• Compressed length: 13.94 in; extended length: 20 in; stroke length: 12.8 in

Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE replacement line for drivers who want factory-style suspension performance. It is assembled on KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components and calibrated to restore the vehicle’s original control characteristics. For a front suspension strut cartridge on a Toyota Tercel, the Excel-G line focuses on maintaining the designed balance between comfort, stability, and handling.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Body movement that affects braking stability
• Noise or vibration from worn suspension components when paired with aged mounts

Installation Notes and Fitment

Fits 1987-1990 Toyota Tercel, front. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number SM5068, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB103, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 72876) 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 standards for restoring original suspension performance. Part number 363047 is engineered for the 1987-1990 Toyota Tercel front suspension application and follows KYB’s OE replacement approach.