Gas Shock

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 shock for classic, domestic cars
• The KYB Excel-G helps restore the designed control and handling of your GM car
• 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: SM5010

B-stop:	Y
Compressed Length:	14.17
Dust Cover Included:	Y
Extended Length:	21.06
Internal Rebound Spring:	N
Lower Mount Type:	E2(10x40)
R-stop:	N
Stroke Length:	6.89
Upper Mount Type:	S1

• Monroe Shocks & Struts: 5897
• Gabriel: 69723

• 1980-1985 Buick Skylark | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1980-1983 Chevrolet Citation | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1980-1984 Pontiac Phoenix | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1982-1996 Buick Century | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1982-1991 Pontiac 6000 | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1984-1988 Pontiac 6000 | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;For vehicles with Electronic Susp., Leveling Control, and Air Suspensions refer to Appendix C.
• 1987-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1990-1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;w/o Rear Level Control;For vehicles with Electronic Susp., Leveling Control, and Air Suspensions refer to Appendix C.
• 1994-1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;w/o Rear Level Control
• 1980-1984 Oldsmobile Omega | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1982-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1990-1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;w/o Rear Level Control;For vehicles with Electronic Susp., Leveling Control, and Air Suspensions refer to Appendix C.
• 1990-1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;w/o Rear Level Control
• 1994-1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;w/o Rear Level Control