KYB 334169 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Taurus and Sable

The KYB Excel-G 334169 is a rear suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models. It uses KYB’s Excel-G tuning to return the vehicle to its designed handling balance without changing the factory feel.

Compatible with 1996-1999 Ford Taurus, rear, and 1996-1999 Mercury Sable, rear, this OE-style replacement is a direct choice for drivers addressing worn suspension performance on these applications.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement strut for factory-style ride control
• Designed to restore handling, lane-change response, and body control on Taurus and Sable rear suspension applications
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping performance
• 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 construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop design included

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is engineered on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment production and uses OE-quality components. The line is calibrated to restore the vehicle’s original suspension behavior, making it a practical replacement for drivers who want factory-correct control on a 1996-1999 Ford Taurus or 1996-1999 Mercury Sable. Part number 334169 is part of that OE-focused lineup.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or float after suspension wear
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Poor tire contact and uneven body control over road inputs
• Noise or vibration from worn rear strut components
• Loss of factory ride balance on Taurus and Sable rear suspension systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For these applications, replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as directed. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5055, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB103, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Part number 334169 cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71616 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is built to OE-quality standards on KYB production lines. The design focuses on restoring original suspension performance and supporting the operation of electronic safety systems by keeping suspension, brakes, and tires working as the vehicle manufacturer intended.