KYB 341202 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 341202 is a rear suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling balance. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select Nissan and Infiniti applications, including the Nissan Maxima and Infiniti I30.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OE replacement series, built on the same assembly lines and with the same quality components used for original equipment production. This rear strut uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design and is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than change the suspension feel.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles, including Nissan and Infiniti applications
• Restores designed control, lane-change response, stopping stability, and handling balance
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• Rear position suspension strut with compressed length of 12.68 in., extended length of 17.72 in., and stroke length of 5.04 in.

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 341202 is engineered for drivers who want the suspension to perform as the vehicle manufacturer intended. It is a rear suspension strut for 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima and 1996-1999 Infiniti I30 rear applications, with fitment that follows the original suspension design. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 71293) for the same application.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps
• Reduced braking stability from worn damping
• Loose or unsettled rear handling in turns and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by weak strut control
• Noise or vibration related to worn suspension damping components

Installation Notes

Fits 1996-1999 Infiniti I30, rear. Fits 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5123, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB108, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is calibrated to restore original suspension performance and support proper operation of vehicle systems that depend on suspension, brakes, and tires working as engineered.