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KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front Left 09-12 Subaru Forester

$153.47

SKU: K00D 339170

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Moderate — 2–4 hours

Overview

The KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut is a direct-fit replacement designed for Subaru Forester models from 2009 to 2013. It features a twin-tube design calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions, aiming to restore OE handling characteristics.

This strut meets or exceeds OE quality standards and includes multi-stage valving for improved performance. Construction includes a micro-smooth chromed shaft, seamless working cylinder, and bonded mounting bushings for durability.
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Part #: 339170

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.

Vehicle Symptoms
  • bouncing after hitting bumps
  • nose dive when braking
  • vehicle swaying in turns
  • uneven tire wear
  • clunking noise from front left
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BrandKYB
Part NumberK00D 339170

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