KYB 341472 Suspension Strut - Rear Right

KYB Excel-G Rear Right Strut for Five Hundred and Montego

KYB Excel-G 341472 is a suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change feel, and handling. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components for a direct replacement approach.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA-style replacement range, calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed performance rather than alter it. For 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and 2005-2007 Mercury Montego rear right applications, this strut is a practical choice for maintaining factory-style suspension behavior.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Restores designed control and handling for Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by helping the suspension perform as engineered
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Part number 341472

Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is focused on OE-style replacement performance. It uses the same type of manufacturing approach and quality components found in KYB original equipment production, making it a straightforward option when the goal is to restore factory ride characteristics on the Ford Five Hundred or Mercury Montego.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or oscillation after bumps
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Reduced body control during braking and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension damping
• Alignment drift related to strut body flex or wear

Installation Notes and Fitment

Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, rear right. Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, rear right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify mount type and dimensions before installation: compressed length 12.2, extended length 17.95, stroke length 5.75, lower mount type E2(12.1X74), upper mount type 12X1.25.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 71120) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The 341472 strut is engineered to restore original suspension performance for the specified Ford and Mercury rear right applications.