KYB 341258 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Suspension Strut for Honda and Acura

KYB Excel-G 341258 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 damping and predictable handling on the road.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s original-equipment replacement series, built on the same assembly lines and with the same quality components used for OE supply. This rear strut is calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior rather than change it.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement strut for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling on Honda and Acura applications
• 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
• Dust cover included
• B-stop and R-stop included in the design
• Made in USA

Detailed Description

KYB 341258 is engineered as a rear suspension strut for 1998-2002 Honda Accord, 1999-2003 Acura TL, and 2001-2003 Acura CL rear applications. It is designed to restore the vehicle’s original ride control characteristics, including stability during lane changes, braking balance, and overall handling response. The Excel-G platform uses OE-quality components and calibrated damping to match the suspension behavior the vehicle was designed to deliver.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71299 for the same application. The strut body dimensions include a compressed length of 16.93, extended length of 25.39, and stroke length of 8.46, with an E2(10X50) lower mount and S1 upper mount.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or oscillation
• Loose or unstable handling in turns and lane changes
• Reduced braking stability caused by worn rear struts
• Uneven tire contact from weakened damping control
• Noise or vibration associated with worn suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1998-2002 Honda Accord, rear; 1999-2003 Acura TL, rear; and 2001-2003 Acura CL, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5059, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB107, 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’s OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focuses on restoring factory-correct suspension performance for Honda Accord, Acura TL, and Acura CL rear applications.