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 pr oducts 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 5 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: SM5251

B-stop:	N
Compressed Length:	14.57
Dust Cover Included:	N
Extended Length:	22.83
Internal Rebound Spring:	N
Lower Mount Type:	E2(14x62)
R-stop:	Y
Stroke Length:	8.27
Upper Mount Type:	S1

• Gabriel: G51346
• Monroe Shocks & Struts: 71253

• 1988 BMW 535i | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E34) w/o Leveling Suspension;From 1/1988
• 1994-1995 BMW 530i | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E34) (Exc. Self Leveling)
• 1989-1995 BMW 525i | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;Exc. M-Technik Suspension and Electronic Suspension
• 1989-1990 BMW 535i | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E34) w/o Leveling Suspension
• 1990-1993 BMW 535i | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;(E34);w/o Leveling Suspension
• 1993 BMW 525iT | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;Exc. M-Technik Suspension and Electronic Suspension