KYB 341165 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Suspension Strut

The KYB Excel-G 341165 is a rear suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling response. It is an OE-style replacement for select Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, and Mitsubishi Eclipse applications, with vehicle-specific damping calibrated to match factory performance.

KYB’s Excel-G line is assembled on the same production lines used for OE supply and uses OE-quality components. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design is intended to return the suspension to its designed behavior rather than change the vehicle’s character.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Restores designed control, steering response, and body movement management
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled, vehicle-specific damping valves
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by maintaining suspension behavior as engineered
• Heavy-duty strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Rear application with compressed length 14.65 in., extended length 21.02 in., and stroke length 6.38 in.
• Lower mount type E2(20X43), upper mount type S1

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G 341165 is a rear suspension strut for 1995-2000 Chrysler Sebring, 1995-2000 Dodge Avenger, and 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse models. It is engineered to restore factory ride control and handling balance, making it a practical choice for drivers addressing worn suspension performance on these rear applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71296 for the same application.

The Excel-G line is designed around OE-style damping and uses quality components consistent with KYB’s original equipment supply standards. For buyers searching for a rear strut for 1995-2000 Chrysler Sebring, rear strut for 1995-2000 Dodge Avenger, or rear strut for 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, part number 341165 provides a direct-fit suspension service option.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or oscillation from a worn rear strut
• Loose or inconsistent rear-end handling during lane changes
• Reduced braking stability caused by degraded suspension control
• Uneven tire contact and compromised road holding
• Noise and vibration associated with aging strut components

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For these applications, replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. KYB recommends replacing the strut mount with part number SM5091 to reduce noise and vibration, and adding a KYB strut boot, part number SB103, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Verify rear fitment before ordering: Fits 1995-2000 Chrysler Sebring, rear; Fits 1995-2000 Dodge Avenger, rear; Fits 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, rear.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built on the same OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is calibrated to restore original suspension performance for the vehicle’s intended ride and handling characteristics.