KYB 234016 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Tempo and Topaz

KYB Excel-G part number 234016 is a rear suspension strut built to restore original ride control on 1984-1994 Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz applications. It is an OE-style replacement for drivers who want factory-correct handling, stability, and steering response without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut for rear suspension service
• Restores designed control and handling on Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Upper mount type: 12X1.25
• Compressed length: 16.34 in; extended length: 24.21 in; stroke length: 7.87 in

Product Details

The KYB Excel-G line is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket solution, using OE-quality components and calibration that mirrors the vehicle’s original suspension tuning. For rear suspension service on the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz, KYB 234016 is built to help preserve the way the chassis responds during braking, lane changes, and everyday driving. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71751 for the same application.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or oscillation
• Reduced stability during braking or lane changes
• Loose or inconsistent rear suspension response
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Noise or vibration related to aging strut components

Installation Notes

Fits 1984-1994 Ford Tempo, rear. Fits 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5014, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB103, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is assembled on the same KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components. Part number 234016 is calibrated to restore original suspension performance for Tempo and Topaz rear applications.