KYB 340049 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Suspension Strut

The KYB Excel-G 340049 is a rear suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on select Honda and Acura applications. It is an OE-style replacement for drivers who want factory-correct handling without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

Compatible with 2013-2015 Honda Accord rear, 2009-2014 Acura TL rear, and 2009-2014 Acura TSX rear, this strut is calibrated for the suspension geometry and control characteristics of those vehicles. The KYB Excel-G 340049 is also a common search match for Honda Accord rear strut replacement and Acura TL/TSX rear suspension service.

Key Features

• OE replacement choice for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control, handling, and lane-change response
• 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
• Electronic safety systems rely on suspension performance that matches the vehicle manufacturer’s intent
• Upper mount type: 10x1.25; lower mount type: special
• Compressed length: 16.33 in; extended length: 22.83 in; stroke length: 6.5 in

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE-style replacement line for restoring original suspension behavior rather than altering it. The 340049 is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and is calibrated to return the vehicle to its intended ride control and handling balance. For Honda Accord, Acura TL, and Acura TSX rear suspension service, this line is a direct fitment-focused option for maintaining factory-like performance.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Reduced rear-end stability during braking or lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Noisy or loose-feeling rear suspension behavior
• Loss of factory-like ride control on Honda Accord, Acura TL, and Acura TSX models

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2013-2015 Honda Accord, rear; 2009-2014 Acura TL, rear; and 2009-2014 Acura TSX, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5585, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB108, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72692 and 72984 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a global OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The 340049 is classified as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement designed to restore original performance characteristics for Honda and Acura rear suspension applications.