KYB 334505 Suspension Strut - Rear Left

KYB Excel-G Rear Left Strut for Sportage and Tucson

The KYB Excel-G 334505 is a rear left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling on select Kia and Hyundai SUVs. It is an OE-style replacement for the 2005-2010 Kia Sportage and 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, with vehicle-specific damping calibrated for factory-like response.

Key Features

• OE replacement choice for Asian SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control, steering response, and body movement management
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled, vehicle-specific damping valves
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• Part number: 334505

Product Details

KYB Excel-G struts are assembled on KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components and are calibrated to restore original suspension performance rather than alter it. For the rear left position on the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson, this strut helps maintain tire contact, braking stability, and lane-change response while supporting the electronic safety systems that depend on suspension geometry and tire control. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72222 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor rebound control
• Loose rear suspension feel during cornering or lane changes
• Reduced braking stability from worn strut damping
• Noise or vibration from aging suspension components
• Alignment drift caused by flex in worn strut assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, rear left.
• Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, rear left.
• Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5240, to reduce noise and vibration.
• Use a KYB strut boot, part number SB105, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.
• Part number 334505 is a direct reference for this rear left application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built on the same assembly lines used for original equipment production. The design uses OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration to return the vehicle to factory-style ride control.