{"product_id":"kyb-339388-excel-g-front-left-strut-subaru-impreza","title":"KYB Shocks \u0026 Struts Excel-G Front Left SUBARU Impreza (AWD) 2015-2012","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRestore Factory Handling On Your Subaru Impreza\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KYB Excel-G front left strut uses OE-style valving to match the ride quality your Subaru Impreza had when new. KYB339388 replaces worn or leaking front left struts with a direct-fit twin-tube design engineered to KYB original equipment specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKYB339388 uses OE-style twin-tube gas charged valving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit design for the Impreza front left position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal rebound spring reduces harshness over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKYB339388 restores factory ride height and handling feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome plated piston rod resists corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to KYB original equipment tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012-2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpreza\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e339388\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKYB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcel-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.46 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.72 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStroke Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.32 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Mount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot publicly listed by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne KYB339388 Excel-G front left strut assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout KYB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKYB has supplied original equipment shocks and struts to major automakers for decades, including Subaru. The Excel-G line brings that same OE engineering to the aftermarket, giving Impreza owners a direct replacement that matches factory ride quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the KYB339388?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KYB339388 is an Excel-G front left strut built for the 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza AWD. It uses OE-style twin-tube gas charged valving to restore factory ride quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace the right side strut too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB recommends replacing struts in pairs for even handling, and KYB339387 is the matching front right strut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a direct bolt-on replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it installs in the factory strut location without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the coil spring come with this strut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the factory coil spring and upper mount need to be transferred onto the KYB339388 during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need an alignment after installing this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a wheel alignment check is recommended after installing front struts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat upper mount type does this use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses a 12x1.25 upper mount type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include any kind of internal noise dampening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it includes an internal rebound spring to reduce harshness over bumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know this is the left side and not the right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KYB339388 is specifically the front left strut; the front right is KYB339387.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the front left wheel and disconnect the sway bar link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the upper strut mount nuts and lower strut bolts to free the factory strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer the coil spring and upper mount from the factory strut to the KYB339388.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the KYB339388 assembly and torque all fasteners to factory specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the wheel and perform a wheel alignment check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"KYB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138382417999,"sku":"KYB339388","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/kyb-339388-front-left-strut-impreza-3.jpg?v=1784722669","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/kyb-339388-excel-g-front-left-strut-subaru-impreza","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}