What is the OEA classification?

OEA stands for Original Equipment for the Aftermarket. It means this shock absorber is made on the same KYB OE assembly lines with the same quality components as parts supplied to new vehicle manufacturers.

Does this shock absorber come with a boot or mount?

This part is the shock absorber itself. To protect it from dirt and debris, a KYB Strut Boot, part number SB109, is available separately.

Will this change my car's handling characteristics?

No, the KYB Excel-G shocks and struts are specifically calibrated to restore your vehicle's original designed performance and handling, rather than alter it.

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 361005

Name: KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front VOLKSWAGEN Cabriolet 1985-93 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 1980-84 VOLKSWAGEN R
Brand: KYB
Price: 51.45 USD
Availability: InStock

KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front VOLKSWAGEN Cabriolet 1985-93 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 1980-84 VOLKSWAGEN R

$51.45

In Stock

KYB Excel-G front shock absorber. Restores original handling and ride control for a range of Volkswagen models.

Key Features

Fits Volkswagen Cabriolet (1985-1993), Jetta (1980-1984), Rabbit (1975-1984), and more.
Twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design for consistent performance.
Calibrated to restore original factory handling and ride control.
Built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE quality components.
OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
Restores vehicle stability, stopping, and lane change responsiveness.

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Will this fit your vehicle?

Product Details

This KYB Excel-G front shock absorber uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design, a common setup that helps maintain consistent performance. It’s built to bring your vehicle back to its original handling and ride control capabilities, not to change them. This means it’s calibrated to match the factory specifications, making it a solid choice for restoring that new-car feel.

KYB is a leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same assembly lines using the same quality components. This approach earns it the classification of OEA, or Original Equipment for the Aftermarket. It’s a popular choice among professional technicians because it fits right and performs reliably, helping to ensure stable stopping, confident lane changes, and predictable handling.

This shock absorber is designed for a variety of Volkswagen models, including the Rabbit, Jetta, and Cabriolet. While it restores original performance, remember to protect your new struts from dirt and debris with a KYB Strut Boot, part number SB109, to help them last longer.