What is the main purpose of the KYB Excel-G shock absorber?

The main purpose of the KYB Excel-G shock absorber is to restore your vehicle's original ride control, stability, and handling. It's designed to bring your car back to its factory-designed performance, not to change it.

What does 'nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design' mean for performance?

This design helps maintain consistent damping performance by preventing the oil inside from foaming under normal driving conditions. This ensures more reliable control and stability, especially during repeated impacts.

Does this shock absorber come with a protective boot?

No, this shock absorber does not include a strut boot. To protect your new shock from dirt, debris, and salt, you can purchase a KYB Strut Boot, part number SB112, separately.

2010-2015 Toyota Prius Front Left Shock | KYB

Name: KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front Left TOYOTA Prius 2015-2010
Brand: KYB
Price: 125.88 USD
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KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front Left TOYOTA Prius 2015-2010

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Fits 2010-2015 Toyota Prius. KYB Excel-G front left shock absorber restores original handling and stability.

Key Features

2010-2015 Toyota Prius front left fitment.
Restores original vehicle handling, stability, and ride control.
Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent performance.
Built on the same OE assembly lines as original equipment shocks and struts.
Calibrated to match original factory specifications.

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Fits these vehicles

Toyota Prius 2010-2015
Toyota Prius Plug-In 2012-2015

Product Details

This KYB Excel-G front left shock absorber is built using the same OE assembly lines and quality components that KYB uses for original equipment. It's designed specifically to bring your 2010-2015 Toyota Prius back to its original factory ride control, stability, and handling capabilities. While comfort is important, restoring how your car responds during braking, lane changes, and general driving is critical for safety and a predictable feel behind the wheel.

The Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design, which helps maintain consistent performance and prevents foaming under normal driving conditions. This shock absorber is calibrated to match your Prius's original specifications, meaning it won't alter the intended driving characteristics but rather restore them. It's a popular choice among professional technicians because it reliably brings a vehicle's suspension back to its designed performance level.

To ensure your new shock absorber stays protected from dirt, road debris, and salt, consider adding a KYB Strut Boot, part number SB112. This helps extend the life of the shock by keeping contaminants away from the piston rod and seals.