KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 361002 for Nissan 240Z, 260Z and 280Z

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.

• Protect your new struts from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot, part number: SB103

Restore the original ride control and handling characteristics of your classic Nissan with the KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber, Part Number 361002. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this shock absorber helps recover the vehicle’s intended stability, stopping control, lane-change responsiveness, and overall handling without altering the factory driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shock absorbers and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-focused engineering standards and quality components found in KYB original-equipment assemblies. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and supports consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The Excel-G is classified as OEA, or Original Equipment for the Aftermarket, making it a suitable choice for professional installation and dependable vehicle restoration.

Brief Description: Front KYB Excel-G replacement shock absorber engineered to restore original handling and ride control on select Nissan Z-series applications. For added protection against dirt, road debris, and salt, pair this shock with the KYB Strut Boot SB103 where applicable.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 361002
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Application: Front shock absorber
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Replacement Type: Original-equipment replacement
• Vehicle Type: Automotive
• Installation Position: Front axle

What's Included in the Box: One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, Part Number 361002. Additional hardware, boots, or mounting components are not included unless specified by the vehicle application.

Fitment: Designed for select 1970–1974 Nissan 240Z, 1974–1975 Nissan 260Z, and 1975–1978 Nissan 280Z applications. Verify the vehicle year, model, axle position, and existing suspension configuration before ordering.

Features:

• Original-equipment replacement performance: Helps restore the Nissan’s designed ride control, stability, braking response, lane-change responsiveness, and handling.
• KYB Excel-G quality: Manufactured with OE-focused components and engineering standards used by KYB, a global supplier to vehicle manufacturers.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design: Helps minimize aeration and supports consistent damping performance during normal driving conditions.
• Classic Nissan Z-series fitment: Engineered for select front applications on 1970–1974 Nissan 240Z, 1974–1975 Nissan 260Z, and 1975–1978 Nissan 280Z models.

Fitments:
1970 Nissan 240Z Base
1971 Nissan 240Z Base
1972 Nissan 240Z Base
1973 Nissan 240Z Base
1974 Nissan 260Z Base
1975 Nissan 260Z Base
1975 Nissan 280Z 2+2
1975 Nissan 280Z Base
1976 Nissan 280Z 2+2
1976 Nissan 280Z Base
1977 Nissan 280Z 2+2
1977 Nissan 280Z Base
1978 Nissan 280Z 2+2
1978 Nissan 280Z Base

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