Restore the designed control and handling of your 1988-1993 Ford Festiva with the KYB Excel-G Suspension Strut (P/N 232022). This front-left strut drops in as a direct-fit replacement and is built to bring back the vehicle's original ride control, stability, stopping, lane-change responsiveness, and handling rather than change it. KYB is a world-leading supplier of shocks and struts to new-vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G is made on the same OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, earning it the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
- Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design: includes every quality component found in KYB's global OEM products and is the preferred choice of professional technicians.
- Triple-lip fluid seal: reduces the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
- Vehicle-specific damping valves: hand-assembled in-house to correctly manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement.
- Strong, thick strut body and brackets: minimize flex to help maintain correct alignment in all conditions, helping electronic safety systems perform as designed.
To reduce the chance of noise and vibration, KYB recommends installing new strut mounts (P/N SM5273), and you can protect your new strut from dirt, debris, and salt with a KYB Strut Boot (P/N SB103).
Interchange: G55615 · 71818
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle does this KYB strut fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1988-1993 Ford Festiva. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm the correct application for your vehicle.
What position is this strut for?
This is a front-left (driver-side) suspension strut. It is sold individually; replacing struts in matched pairs across an axle is recommended for balanced handling.
What type of strut is the KYB Excel-G?
It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB's OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, earning the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
What does the triple-lip fluid seal do?
The triple-lip fluid seal is designed to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out of the strut.
Do I need any additional parts?
KYB recommends installing new strut mounts (P/N SM5273) to reduce noise and vibration, and offers a Strut Boot (P/N SB103) to protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.
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