{"product_id":"aw11-kyb-excel-g-rear-strut-cartridge-1985-1986-mr2","title":"AW11 KYB Excel-G Rear Strut Cartridge | Serviceable Housing (1984-89 MR2)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKYB Excel-G Rear Strut Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1984–1989 Toyota MR2 AW11 \/ MK1 equipped with original serviceable rear strut housings and stock-height suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KYB Excel-G rear strut cartridge helps restore the original ride comfort and handling of the 1984–1989 Toyota MR2 AW11. Its nitrogen-gas-charged twin-tube design controls suspension movement with fixed damping, making it a straightforward choice for a factory-style suspension refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shock absorber cartridge fits inside the original serviceable rear strut housing. The Early Housing option covers 06\/1984–06\/1986 Japanese-market production and 1985–1986 U.S.-market cars; the Late Housing option covers 1987–1989 U.S.-market cars. These options must match the original housing application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory-style ride control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to restore original handling and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-chrome-plated piston rod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its smooth surface helps reduce seal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-lip oil seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps keep damper fluid in and dirt out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless steel inner cylinder and PTFE piston band:\u003c\/strong\u003e Help direct fluid through the damping valves for consistent control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 — AW11 \/ MK1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1986:\u003c\/strong\u003e JDM \/ 4A-GE \/ 06\/1984–06\/1986 production \/ original early serviceable rear housings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1985–1986:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S.-Market \/ Original early serviceable rear housings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1987–1989:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S.-Market \/ Original late serviceable rear housings, including 1988–1989 Supercharged models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear left or rear right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early and late cartridges are different applications. A removable retaining nut identifies a serviceable housing, but does not identify whether it is the early or late version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal, stock-height suspension only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed struts and lowered, swapped, coilover or converted strut assemblies are excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Late Housing option covers U.S.-market cars only. Japanese-market coverage is limited to the Early Housing production range above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake-hose sealing gaskets:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a caliper brake-hose union is disconnected, new sealing gaskets are required: two per affected corner, or four for both rear corners. They are not included and must be sourced and purchased separately by the customer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a front-and-rear factory-style refresh, the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/aw11-kyb-excel-g-front-strut-cartridge-1985-1989-mr2\"\u003eKYB Excel-G Front Strut Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the matching front product for original serviceable front housings. The front and rear cartridges are separate applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e KYB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excel-G\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear strut cartridge (shock absorber insert)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Charged:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping Adjustability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Rear Strut Insert Should You Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKYB Excel-G — Best for Factory-Style Comfort and Everyday Driving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Excel-G if you want to refresh a stock-height MR2 with original-style ride control and no damping settings to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/koni-sport-rear-strut-insert-toyota-mr2-aw11\"\u003eKONI Sport Rear Strut Insert\u003c\/a\u003e — Best for Drivers Who Want to Fine-Tune Suspension Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose KONI Sport if you want control over how quickly the suspension returns after a bump. Its adjustable rebound damping provides that tuning option; the correct housing-specific version is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a factory-style daily-driving refresh, choose Excel-G in the correct housing application. Choose KONI Sport when adjustable suspension response is a priority; each product has its own housing and fitment requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the housing application, then the quantity. Both housing options are offered as a Single or Pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Year Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1986 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1987–1989 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes (1) KYB Excel-G rear strut cartridge with mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes (2) matching KYB Excel-G rear strut cartridges with mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strut housings, springs, upper mounts, dust boots and bump stops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYB","offers":[{"title":"1984–1986 \/ Single","offer_id":67693348978997,"sku":"1776","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1984–1986 \/ Pair","offer_id":67714811396405,"sku":"1777","price":119.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/KYBExcel-GShockAbsorberSet_4.png?v=1793917558","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/aw11-kyb-excel-g-rear-strut-cartridge-1985-1986-mr2","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}