{"product_id":"kyb-excel-g-front-strut-cartridge-toyota-corolla-ae92","title":"AE92 KYB Excel-G Front Strut Cartridge | Serviceable Housing (1988-91 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKYB Excel-G Front Strut Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1988–1991 U.S.-market Toyota Corolla AE92 coupes with serviceable front strut housings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKYB Excel-G front strut cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the damper inside a serviceable front strut housing while keeping the housing, lower spring seat and mounting brackets. It is an insert, \u003cstrong\u003enot a complete strut assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Separate cartridge applications are offered for the GT-S and SR5 coupes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas-charged twin-tube construction and \u003cstrong\u003efixed, non-adjustable damping\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver original-style ride control for stock-height suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable cartridge design\u003c\/strong\u003e for an existing serviceable front strut housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal-style gas-charged twin-tube damping\u003c\/strong\u003e for everyday street use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront left or right installation\u003c\/strong\u003e using the matching application cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or matching pair\u003c\/strong\u003e purchase choices for one side or both front sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied installation hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e with each cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Corolla — AE92 — U.S.-Market Coupe — Serviceable Front Strut Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988–1991:\u003c\/strong\u003e GT-S — 4A-GE. Choose the 1988–1991 4A-GE application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988–1989:\u003c\/strong\u003e SR5 — 4A-F. Choose the 1988–1991 4A-F \/ 4A-FE application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1990–1991:\u003c\/strong\u003e SR5 — 4A-FE. Choose the 1988–1991 4A-F \/ 4A-FE application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the existing strut housing before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e A serviceable housing has a removable retaining gland nut at its upper opening. This cartridge does not replace a sealed, non-serviceable strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGT-S and SR5 use different cartridge applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the installed suspension to the correct GT-S or SR5 option; an engine swap does not establish strut fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for sealed struts, aftermarket coilovers or AE95 All-Trac.\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified housings and suspension conversions require independent verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal housings, lower spring seats, springs, upper mounts, bearings, boots, bump stops and insulators are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003ePart Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front strut cartridge \/ shock insert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front left or right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas-charged twin-tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviceable front strut housing with removable gland nut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e FWD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Front Strut Should You Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKYB Excel-G Front Strut Cartridge — Best for Keeping Your Serviceable Front Struts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this cartridge if your U.S.-market GT-S or SR5 coupe has a front strut housing with a removable top gland nut. It replaces the worn shock absorber inside the housing, allowing you to keep the original strut housing and spring seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare Sealed Front Strut — Best for Replacing a Sealed SR5 Front Strut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a correctly matched bare sealed strut if your U.S.-market SR5 has a non-serviceable front housing. It replaces the complete damper and housing together; this cartridge cannot be installed inside a sealed strut, and the spring and upper mount remain separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the replacement to the housing already on your Corolla, not the model year alone. If the housing has a removable top gland nut, choose this cartridge in the correct GT-S or SR5 application. If your SR5 has a sealed housing, choose a properly matched bare sealed front strut instead. If unsure, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/pages\/fitment-help\"\u003eask us to check your fitment\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebefore ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose one application and one quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988–1991 4A-GE:\u003c\/strong\u003e GT-S coupe with the original serviceable front strut housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988–1991 4A-F \/ 4A-FE:\u003c\/strong\u003e SR5 coupe with a serviceable front strut housing; 4A-F for 1988–1989 or 4A-FE for 1990–1991.\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 (1) front strut cartridge with supplied installation hardware for either front side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair:\u003c\/strong\u003e (2) matching front strut cartridges with supplied installation hardware for both front sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrut housings, springs, upper mounts, bearings, boots, bump stops and spring insulators are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYB","offers":[{"title":"1988–1991 4A-GE \/ Single","offer_id":67903162089781,"sku":"1785","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988–1991 4A-GE \/ Pair","offer_id":67903162122549,"sku":"1786","price":149.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988–1991 4A-F \/ 4A-FE \/ Single","offer_id":67903162155317,"sku":"1787","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988–1991 4A-F \/ 4A-FE \/ Pair","offer_id":67903162188085,"sku":"1788","price":129.9,"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\/kyb-excel-g-front-strut-cartridge-toyota-corolla-ae92","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}