KYB Excel-G Front Shock | Stock Height (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup 4WD)

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber

For 1986–1995 Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Pickup, with Pickup limited to 4WD

Overview

The KYB Excel-G is a stock-height front shock designed to restore original-style ride comfort and suspension control. Its nitrogen-gas-charged twin-tube design provides a practical replacement choice for daily-driven Toyota 4Runner and 4WD Pickup models.

Vehicle-specific damping valves manage suspension movement during braking, cornering, and uneven-road driving. The same shock fits either front side; the pair option supplies both sides of the front axle.

Key Features

• Nitrogen-gas-charged twin-tube construction helps control fluid aeration
• Application-specific compression and rebound valving for original-control replacement tuning
• Multi-lip fluid seal helps retain damping fluid
• Chrome-plated piston rod helps reduce seal wear
• Seamless inner cylinder and Teflon-banded piston help control internal fluid flow
• Built-in dust cover and internal rebound stop

Vehicle Fitment

Toyota 4Runner

• 1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – 22RE
• 1986–1987 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – 22R-TE
• 1988–1989 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – 3VZ-E
• 1990–1991 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 2WD – 22RE
• 1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 2WD – 3VZ-E
• 1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 4WD – 22RE / 3VZ-E

Toyota Pickup

• 1986–1987 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – 22R / 22R-TE
• 1986–1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – 22RE
• 1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – 3VZ-E
• 1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 4WD – 22RE / 3VZ-E

Fitment Notes

• U.S.-market, stock-height suspension applications. Lifted, lowered, solid-axle-converted, and relocated-mount applications are outside this fitment.
• Does not fit 2WD Pickup, 1979–1985 Pickup, or 1984–1985 4Runner front suspension.
• Does not fit Tacoma, including 1995 Tacoma, or 1996-onward 4Runner.

Product Specifications

• Brand / Series: KYB Excel-G
• Position: Front left or right
• Damping adjustment: Non-adjustable
• Upper mount: Threaded stem
• Lower mount: Rubber-bushed eye
• Extended length: 13.70 inches
• Compressed length: 9.09 inches
• Stroke: 4.61 inches
• Body finish: black paint

KYB Excel-G vs. Bilstein B6 4600

For stock-height 1986–1995 4Runner, the Bilstein B6 4600 Front Shock is a higher-priced alternative with high-pressure monotube construction and velocity-sensitive digressive valving. Excel-G emphasizes original-control replacement tuning in a twin-tube design.

Available Configurations

Single Front Shock

Includes:

• (1) front shock absorber with dust cover, fitted lower rubber bushing and metal sleeve
• (2) upper rubber cushions
• (3) upper metal retainers / dished washers
• (1) upper mounting nut

Pair of Front Shocks

Includes:

• (2) front shock absorbers with dust covers, fitted lower rubber bushings and metal sleeves
• (4) upper rubber cushions
• (6) upper metal retainers / dished washers
• (2) upper mounting nuts

Important: Lower attachment bolts, washers, and nuts are not included.