Gas Strut

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• The KYB Excel-G helps restore the designed control and handling of your BMW 3 Series
• The KYB Excel-G uses a triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
• Vehicle specific, hand assembled, in-house damping valves correctly manage tire contact, steering response and body movement
• Electronic safety systems depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. The KYB Excel-G helps keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as designed.
• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions
• To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5255
• Protect your new struts from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot, part number: SB112

B-stop:	N
Compressed Length:	16.77
Dust Cover Included:	N
Extended Length:	19.29
Internal Rebound Spring:	Y
R-stop:	Y
Stroke Length:	2.52
Upper Mount Type:	14x1.50

• Gabriel: G55602
• Monroe Shocks & Struts: 71516

• 1992 BMW 318is | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;E36 (Exc. Sport Suspension);FROM 6/1992
• 1993-1997 BMW 318i | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension)
• 1995-1999 BMW 318ti | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E36)(Exc. Sport Susp.)
• 1996-1999 BMW 328is | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;w/o Sport Suspension
• 1998 BMW 318i | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension);TO 3/1998
• 1998 BMW 318is | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;E36 (Exc. Sport Suspension);TO 3/1998
• 1992 BMW 318i | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension);FROM 6/1992
• 1993-1997 BMW 318is | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;E36 (Exc. Sport Suspension)
• 1995 BMW 325i | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;Exc. M-Technik Susp.;w/o Sport Suspension;From 2/1995
• 1995 BMW 325is | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;Exc. M-Technik Susp.;w/o Sport Suspension;From 2/1995
• 1996-1999 BMW 328i | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E36);w/o Sport Suspension
• 1998-1999 BMW 323is | Position: Front Left | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension)