KYB 3430111 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber

The KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber is built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change handling, and overall suspension performance. This KYB Excel-G shock absorber, part number 3430111, is a direct OE-style replacement for select Kia Soul EV and Kia Soul rear applications.

Key Features

• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber design
• Built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components
• Calibrated to restore original designed performance rather than alter it
• Lower mount type: E2 (12x55)
• Upper mount type: S1 (10MM)
• Compressed length: 15.23 in.
• Extended length: 23.43 in.
• Stroke length: 8.2 in.

Product Line Details

Excel-G is KYB’s Original Equipment for the Aftermarket line. It is positioned for drivers and technicians who want suspension performance that matches the vehicle’s original tuning. For Kia Soul EV and Kia Soul rear applications, KYB 3430111 is engineered as a replacement shock absorber that follows OE-style dimensions and calibration.

Detailed Description

KYB 3430111 is a rear suspension shock absorber for select 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV and 2017 Kia Soul models. The Excel-G line is manufactured on the same KYB OE assembly lines used for original equipment production and uses OE-quality components to maintain factory-style ride characteristics. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Loose or unsettled rear suspension feel
• Uneven ride control from worn shock absorbers
• Loss of factory-style handling response

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV, rear, and 2017 Kia Soul, rear. Verify mount style, compressed length, and extended length before installation to confirm proper suspension travel and fitment. Replace shocks in pairs on the same axle when service procedures call for matched damping performance.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and the Excel-G line is built to OE-style standards for restoration of original vehicle performance. Part number 3430111 is produced to match the intended rear suspension application for the listed Kia models.