KYB 341437 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Acura RL

KYB Excel-G suspension strut 341437 is built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change response, and handling. This rear strut is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for the 1996-2004 Acura RL and is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement series, produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components. For Acura RL rear strut replacement, part number 341437 is a practical choice when the goal is to recover factory-like control without changing the vehicle’s suspension character.

Key Features

• Fits 1996-2004 Acura RL, rear
• KYB Excel-G part number 341437
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube suspension strut
• Vehicle-specific damping valves help manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension control
• Rear application for Acura RL suspension strut and coil spring assembly replacement per manufacturer instructions

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 341437 is engineered as an original-equipment replacement strut for the rear suspension of the Acura RL. It uses a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design and hand-assembled damping valves to match the vehicle’s intended ride and handling balance. With a compressed length of 18.5 inches, extended length of 27.55 inches, and stroke length of 9.05 inches, this strut is built around the specified rear suspension geometry for the 1996-2004 Acura RL.

KYB positions the Excel-G line as an OE replacement choice for Asian vehicles, and this application is no exception. If you are replacing a worn rear suspension strut on an Acura RL, 341437 is designed to restore the control characteristics the chassis was built around. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71381 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear-end bounce after bumps
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Loose or imprecise steering response from rear suspension wear
• Noise and vibration associated with aging strut components

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1996-2004 Acura RL, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5290, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB107, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt. Verify mount type and dimensions before installation: upper mount type 10x1.25 and lower mount type E2 (12.2x50).

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is manufactured on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring factory-calibrated performance for the Acura RL rear suspension rather than altering the vehicle’s original handling balance.