KYB 334946 | Front Left Suspension Strut

Part Number

334946

Gas Strut

Fits: 99-00 BMW 323i, 99-00 BMW 328i, 00 BMW 323Ci, 00 BMW 328Ci, 01-06 BMW 325Ci, 01-05 BMW 325i, 01-06 BMW 330Ci, 01-05 BMW 330i

Special Price $110.14 Regular Price $122.38

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Estimated Ship Date: 1 Business Day or Less

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Details

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.

BRAND: KYB

FEATURES:

Gas Strut

SPECIFICS:

B-stop	N
Compressed Length	12.63
Dust Cover Included	N
Extended Length	17.42
Feature and Benefit 1	KYB RECOMMENDED OEM REPLACEMENT STRUT
Feature and Benefit 2	THE KYB EXCEL-G HELPS RESTORE THE DESIGNED CONTROL AND HANDLING OF YOUR BMW 3 SERIES
Feature and Benefit 3	THE KYB EXCEL-G USES A TRIPLE LIP FLUID SEAL TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF OIL AND GAS LEAKING OUT
Feature and Benefit 4	VEHICLE SPECIFIC, HAND ASSEMBLED, IN-HOUSE DAMPING VALVES CORRECTLY MANAGE TIRE CONTACT, STEERING RESPONSE AND BODY MOVEMENT
Feature and Benefit 5	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.
Feature and Benefit 6	KYB HAS THE STRONGEST AND THICKEST STRUT BODIES AND BRACKETS IN THE INDUSTRY; MINIMIZING FLEX TO MAINTAIN CORRECT ALIGNMENT IN ALL CONDITIONS
Feature and Benefit 7	TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF NOISE AND VIBRATION KYB RECOMMENDS INSTALLING NEW STRUT MOUNTS, PART NUMBER: SM5260
Feature and Benefit 8	PROTECT YOUR NEW STRUTS FROM DIRT, DEBRIS AND SALT WITH A KYB STRUT BOOT, PART NUMBER: SB112
Feature and Benefit 9	PROTECT YOUR NEW STRUTS FROM DIRT, DEBRIS AND SALT WITH A KYB STRUT BOOT, PART NUMBER: SB112
Internal Rebound Spring	INTERNAL REBOUND SPRING
R-stop	Y
Stroke Length	4.79
Upper Mount Type	14X1.50

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INTERCHANGE:

Gabriel: G56754
Monroe Shocks & Struts: 71582

APPLICATIONS:

1999-2000 BMW 328i - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement (Exc. M-Technik Susp.) (E46) w/o Sport Suspension

2000-2000 BMW 323Ci - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement (Exc. Sport Suspension)

2001-2006 BMW 330Ci - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement w/o Performance Package and Sport Suspension

1999-2000 BMW 323i - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement (E46) (Exc. Sport Suspension)

2001-2005 BMW 330i - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement (Except Adaptive Control Suspension w/o Sport Suspension

2000-2000 BMW 328Ci - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement w/o Sport Suspension

2001-2006 BMW 325Ci - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. (Exc. Sport Suspension)

2001-2005 BMW 325i - Position: Front Left

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. w/o Sport Suspension

Product Questions (4)

Customer Questions

How often should shock absorbers be replaced?

Shock absorbers should generally be replaced every 50,000 miles or every 5-7 years

How to replace shock absorbers?

To replace shock absorbers, you need to remove the wheel and tire assembly, unbolt the old shock absorber, replace it with a new one, and tighten the bolts. Then, reinstall the wheel and tire, and test the new shocks.

Why do shock absorbers leak?

Shock absorbers can leak due to worn seals, damage to the piston or cylinder, or corrosion from exposure to moisture and road salt.

Can shock absorbers be replaced?

Yes, shock absorbers can be replaced when they start to wear out or fail.