KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for 2014–2016 Mazda 3 – Part 338088

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 has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions

The KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut, Part 338088, is engineered to help restore the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change response, and handling of your 2014–2016 Mazda 3. Rather than changing the vehicle’s factory driving characteristics, this KYB strut is calibrated to restore the performance intended by the original equipment manufacturer.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G components are produced using the same OE-quality standards and manufacturing expertise. The nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. As an OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) product, the Excel-G is a professional-quality replacement choice for restoring dependable suspension performance.

Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 338088
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Position: Front left
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube strut
• Application Type: Automotive replacement suspension component
• Manufacturing Standard: OE-quality KYB production
• Vehicle Application: 2014–2016 Mazda 3

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G front left strut assembly

Fitment

Designed to fit the 2014–2016 Mazda 3 when matched to the correct vehicle configuration and suspension position. Verify year, model, body style, drivetrain, and side-specific application before installation. Professional installation is recommended, followed by an alignment check when required.

Features:

• Restores Original Handling: Helps return ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change responsiveness, and handling to the vehicle’s intended performance.
• OE-Calibrated Performance: Tuned to restore original driving characteristics instead of modifying the factory suspension feel.
• Nitrogen Gas-Charged Design: The twin-tube construction helps maintain consistent damping and reduce performance loss caused by aeration.
• Reinforced Strut Construction: Strong, thick strut bodies and brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment under varied driving conditions.

Fitments:
2014 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring
2014 Mazda 3 I Sport
2014 Mazda 3 i SV
2014 Mazda 3 I Touring
2014 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring
2014 Mazda 3 s Touring
2015 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring
2015 Mazda 3 I Sport
2015 Mazda 3 i SV
2015 Mazda 3 I Touring
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring
2015 Mazda 3 s Touring
2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring
2016 Mazda 3 I Sport
2016 Mazda 3 I Touring
2016 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring
2016 Mazda 3 s Touring
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring
2017 Mazda 3 Sport
2017 Mazda 3 Touring
2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring
2018 Mazda 3 Sport
2018 Mazda 3 Touring

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: false
Units Per Sku: 1