KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 236001 for Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird

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.

• To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5027 & SM5028

Restore the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling of your vehicle with the KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, part number 236001. Designed for the performance needs of the original equipment replacement market, this KYB shock is engineered to help return your Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird to its intended driving characteristics without changing the factory ride and handling balance.

The KYB Excel-G uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design manufactured with OE-quality components on KYB production lines that also supply new vehicle manufacturers. Its calibration is developed to restore original performance, making it an OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) replacement preferred by professional technicians. The design helps maintain consistent damping response during everyday driving and demanding road conditions.

KYB recommends installing new strut mounts during replacement to help reduce the possibility of noise and vibration. Compatible recommended mount part numbers include SM5027 and SM5028. This front shock absorber is intended for select 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro applications and 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird applications, including Trans Am models where specified by the vehicle application catalog. Always verify the exact year, model, body style, and suspension configuration before installation.

Brief Description

Front KYB Excel-G nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube shock absorber designed to restore OE-style ride control and handling performance.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Part Number: 236001
• Component Position: Front
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Application Type: Automotive replacement shock absorber
• Replacement Objective: Restore original equipment performance
• Recommended Related Parts: KYB SM5027 and SM5028 strut mounts

What's Included in the Box

One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, part number 236001. Installation hardware and related mounting components are included only when supplied by the manufacturer for the specific application.

Features:

• OE-Calibrated Performance: Designed to restore the vehicle's original ride control, stability, handling, and responsiveness.
• Nitrogen Gas-Charged Design: Helps maintain consistent damping performance and reduce aeration during operation.
• Twin-Tube Construction: Provides a durable replacement design suited to everyday driving and OE-style service.
• Professional-Grade Replacement: Manufactured with KYB OE-quality components and recommended for select Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications.

Fitments:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
1982 Pontiac Firebird Base
1982 Pontiac Firebird S/E
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1983 Pontiac Firebird Base
1983 Pontiac Firebird S/E
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1984 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1984 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1984 Pontiac Firebird Base
1984 Pontiac Firebird S/E
1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1985 Pontiac Firebird Base
1985 Pontiac Firebird S/E
1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1986 Pontiac Firebird Base
1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1987 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z
1987 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1987 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1987 Pontiac Firebird Base
1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1988 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1988 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z
1988 Pontiac Firebird Base
1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z
1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1989 Pontiac Firebird Base
1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA SE
1990 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1990 Pontiac Firebird Base
1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1991 Pontiac Firebird Base
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS Heritage Edition
1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Heritage Edition
1992 Pontiac Firebird Base
1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1992 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1992 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

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: t
Units Per Sku: 1