KYB 341342 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Mitsubishi Lancer

The KYB Excel-G suspension strut is built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change behavior, and handling. This rear application for the Mitsubishi Lancer uses KYB OE-quality construction and calibration to return the vehicle to its designed performance.

Part number 341342 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube rear strut made on KYB OE assembly lines with vehicle-specific damping. It is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for 2002-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer rear suspension service.

Key Features

• Fits 2002-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, rear
• KYB Excel-G line focused on restoring original suspension behavior
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for controlled tire contact and steering response
• Triple-lip fluid seal to reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket construction to help maintain alignment under load
• Lower mount type: E2(12X47); upper mount type: S1
• Compressed length: 11.29 in; extended length: 17.32 in; stroke length: 6.03 in

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement line built to match the Mitsubishi Lancer’s original suspension tuning rather than change it. For drivers replacing a worn rear suspension strut on a 2002-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, part number 341342 helps restore consistent body control and predictable road feel while supporting the operation of electronic safety systems that depend on proper suspension, brake, and tire performance.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71379 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or oscillation
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Loose or inconsistent rear suspension control
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping performance
• Noise and vibration from aged strut components

Installation Notes

For 2002-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer rear suspension service, replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5091, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB108, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. Part number 341342 is engineered to restore the vehicle’s original designed performance for the Mitsubishi Lancer rear suspension.