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KYB 340012 Suspension Strut - Rear Right
| Brand | KYB 5301 |
|---|---|
| Center Electrode Core Material | Copper |
| Center Electrode Tip Material | Iridium |
| Ground Configuration | Standard |
| Ground Electrode Core Material | Nickel |
| Ground Electrode Quantity | 1 |
| Ground Electrode Tip Design | Tapercut, U-Groove |
| Hex Size | 16.0 |
| Manufacturer Heat Range | 16 |
| Pre-Gap Size | 1.1 |
| Reach | 19.00 |
| Resistance | 5000 |
| Seat Type | Flat |
| Thread Diameter | 14.00 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —4 vehicles |
OEA replacement strut. Restores original control and handling with OE-quality calibration.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged construction helps deliver consistent damping performance.
Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leakage.
Cross-references Ford 8G1Z18125G and Monroe Shocks & Struts 72453 for the same application. See all 2.
KYB Excel-G Rear Right Strut for Taurus and Sable
The KYB Excel-G 340012 is a rear right suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on select 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models. It uses KYB’s OE-style engineering approach to bring suspension performance back to factory-designed behavior.
Key Features
- KYB recommended OE replacement strut for direct suspension service
- Restores designed control and handling on the Taurus and Sable rear suspension
- 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 design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
- R-stop rebound control feature included
Product Details
KYB Excel-G struts are built on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment supply and use OE-quality components calibrated to restore factory performance rather than alter it. Part number 340012 is an OEA-classified replacement for the rear right position on 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72453 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive rear-end bounce or float
- Reduced lane-change responsiveness
- Longer stopping feel caused by worn suspension damping
- Uneven tire contact from weak strut control
- Body movement and instability over bumps or during cornering
Installation Notes
Fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, rear right. Fits 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, rear right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify mount type and dimensions before installation: compressed length 12.4 in, extended length 18.11 in, stroke length 5.71 in, lower mount type E2 (12.1 x 74), upper mount type S1 (12 mm).
Quality Assurance
KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is built to OE-quality standards on KYB production lines. The 340012 is engineered to restore original suspension behavior for proper ride control and electronic safety system performance.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | FWD | Rear Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | FWD | Rear Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | FWD | Rear Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | FWD | Rear Right | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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