# KYB 341012 KYB Strut for 1979–1981 Datsun 280ZX

### Performance Overview

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicle’s Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicle’s original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

### Key Features

-   #1 recommended Original Equipment replacement choice for Asian performance vehicles
-   The KYB Excel-G helps restore the designed control and handling of your Nissan
-   The KYB Excel-G uses a triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
-   Vehicle specific, hand assembled in-house damping valves correctly manage tire contact, steering response and body movement
-   Electronic safety systems depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. The KYB Excel-G helps keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as designed.
-   KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry
-   minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions
-   Adjustable: No
-   Bearing Plate Included: No
-   Boot Included: Yes
-   Compressed Length: 14.17 in
-   Extended Length: 21.3 in
-   Internal Construction Type: Dual Tube
-   Internal Damper Type: Gas
-   Lower Mount Type: Eyelet
-   Lower Mounting Isolator Included: Yes
-   SDS Required: No
-   Shock Travel Length: 5.71 in
-   Spring Included: No
-   Spring Isolators Included: Yes
-   Upper Mount Type: Stud
-   VMRS Code: 016020000
-   Weight: 5.92 lbs

### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

1979

Datsun

280ZX

1980

Datsun

280ZX

1981

Datsun

280ZX

1977

Datsun

810

1978

Datsun

810

1979

Datsun

810

1980

Datsun

810

1981

Datsun

810

1982

Datsun

Maxima

1983

Datsun

Maxima

1982

Nissan

Maxima

1984

Nissan

Maxima

### FAQ

**Will this fit my vehicle?**  
Please verify your year, make, model, position, and any fitment notes using the compatibility table above before purchase.

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 341012.

**Is this product designed for direct replacement?**  
Yes. This product is intended to match the compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment table.

**Should I confirm fitment before ordering?**  
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment table before ordering.

### Common Searches

-   Strut for Datsun 280ZX
-   341012 fitment
-   KYB Strut
-   1979–1981 Datsun 280ZX Strut
-   KYB 341012 replacement

## Details

- **Price:** 128.06 CAD
- **Vendor:** KYB
- **Type:** Strut
- **Tags:** 1977–1981 Datsun 810, 1979–1981 Datsun 280ZX, 1982–1982 Nissan Maxima, 1982–1983 Datsun Maxima, 1984–1984 Nissan Maxima, 341012, KYB, OE Replacement, Strut, Suspension

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 128.06 CAD | In stock |

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> Source: [Standard Auto Part](www.standardautopart.com/products/kyb-strut-341012)
> Updated: 2026-06-19