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 strut
• The KYB Excel-G helps restore the designed control and handling of your European sedan
• 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: SM5237

B-stop:	N
Compressed Length:	15.51
Dust Cover Included:	N
Extended Length:	23.78
Internal Rebound Spring:	N
Lower Mount Type:	E2(10.2x60)
R-stop:	Y
Stroke Length:	8.27
Upper Mount Type:	S1

• Monroe Shocks & Struts: 39102
• Gabriel: 69946

• 2000 Volkswagen Passat | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;From VIN # 3B-Y-200001
• 1998-2004 Audi A6 | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement
• 1998-2000 Volkswagen Passat | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement;To VIN # 3B-Y-200000
• 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat | Position: Rear | Note: Recommended OEM Replacement