KYB 341368 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Lancer

The KYB Excel-G 341368 is a rear suspension strut for 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer applications. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability while maintaining the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut is calibrated for OE-style performance and assembled on KYB’s OE production lines using OE-quality components. For drivers searching for a rear strut for Mitsubishi Lancer 2002-2007, 341368 provides a direct replacement focused on restoring factory handling characteristics.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement for Asian performance vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling on the Mitsubishi Lancer
• 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
• Compatible with electronic safety systems that rely on suspension performance
• Rear position application for 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G part number 341368 is engineered for the rear suspension of the 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. With a compressed length of 11.61 inches, extended length of 17.32 inches, and 5.71 inches of stroke, it is built to match the vehicle’s suspension geometry and restore consistent damping performance. The upper mount type is S1 and the lower mount type is E2(12X47).

This strut is designed to bring back the Lancer’s original ride control, lane-change responsiveness, and braking stability without changing the vehicle’s intended suspension feel. KYB also recommends replacing the strut mount, part number SM5091, and protecting the assembly with strut boot SB108 to help reduce noise, vibration, and contamination.

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

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor damping at the rear suspension
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn strut performance
• Noisy or loose-feeling rear suspension operation
• Loss of factory ride control on a Mitsubishi Lancer

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify mount type, dimensions, and rear-position fitment before installation. For reduced noise and vibration, install new strut mounts and inspect related suspension components during service.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The 341368 is built to restore original suspension performance for the Mitsubishi Lancer while maintaining the vehicle’s designed control characteristics.