KYB 3340063 front right suspension strut for the 2011-2017 Jeep Compass and other vehicles controls tire contact and body movement. This Excel-G is among the KYB struts made on KYB's OE assembly lines and calibrated to restore original, designed performance.
- KYB Excel-G line
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- Triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
- Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled in-house damping valves for tire contact, steering response and body movement
- Thick strut body and brackets that limit flex to maintain alignment
- Helps keep electronic safety systems performing as designed
Quick facts
- Part: KYB 3340063 suspension strut
- Fits: 2011-2017 Jeep Compass and other vehicles
- Position: Front right
- Condition: New
A bouncy ride, nose dip under braking or fluid on the strut body can mean the strut is worn. A worn strut mount, sway bar link or tire can produce similar symptoms, so find the cause before buying. Struts are normally replaced in pairs across the axle; this listing is one strut for the front right, and the front left is a separate part.
Fits
It fits the 2011-2017 Jeep Compass and the 2011-2017 Jeep Patriot, with one strut per front right position. It is an OEM replacement strut for domestic SUVs and crossovers.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front right
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Construction: Gas strut, nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
- Fluid seal: Triple lip
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: 5168164AA · 5168164AB · 5168166AB · 5168218AA · 5168218AB · 72950
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
5168164AA, 5168164AB, 5168166AB, 5168218AA, 5168218AB, 72950
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this one of the KYB front struts for the 2011-2017 Jeep Patriot?
Yes. KYB 3340063 is a front right strut that fits the 2011-2017 Jeep Patriot and the 2011-2017 Jeep Compass, one per front right position.
Are KYB Excel-G struts gas-charged or oil-filled?
KYB 3340063 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design. A triple lip fluid seal reduces the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
Which strut mount and boot go with KYB shocks and struts like this one?
To reduce the chance of noise and vibration, KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5601. A KYB strut boot, part number SB101, protects the strut from dirt, debris and salt.
Are KYB Excel-G shocks and struts made in the USA?
Yes. KYB 3340063 is made in the USA.
How are the damping valves in this strut made?
The damping valves are vehicle specific and hand assembled in-house. They manage tire contact, steering response and body movement.
