KYB 343132 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber

KYB Excel-G 343132 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling on classic domestic applications. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components for a direct replacement approach.

Compatible With classic Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Cadillac rear suspension applications, including Buick Skyhawk, Chevrolet Nova, and Cadillac Seville. The KYB Excel-G line is calibrated to return factory-style damping rather than change the vehicle’s character.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for classic domestic cars
• Restores designed control, handling, and body motion management
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and steering response
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by maintaining suspension behavior as engineered
• Strong strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included

Product Details

Part number 343132 is part of the KYB Excel-G product line, an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket solution built to match the vehicle’s original damping characteristics. This rear shock absorber uses a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design with a compressed length of 12.52 inches, extended length of 20.79 inches, and stroke length of 8.27 inches. Lower mount type is E2 (11.1x35) and upper mount type is E3 (61.6x87x0). For owners restoring a Chevrolet Nova rear suspension or a Cadillac Seville rear shock setup, 343132 provides an OE-style replacement focused on control and consistency. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 5931) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Excessive bouncing after bumps or dips
• Loose rear-end feel during lane changes or cornering
• Reduced braking stability from worn damping
• Uneven tire contact caused by weak shock control
• Oil seepage or gas loss from aging rear shocks

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk, rear
• Fits 1975-1980 Chevrolet Monza, rear
• Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Starfire, rear
• Fits 1976-1980 Pontiac Sunbird, rear
• Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, rear
• Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, rear; recommended OEM replacement; eliminates OEM airshocks
• Fits 1974-1979 Chevrolet Nova, rear
• Fits 1973-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, rear
• Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, rear
• Fits 1969-1973 Chevrolet Nova, rear; recommended OEM replacement; exc. heavy duty suspension

Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions where noted. Verify rear mounting style and vehicle configuration before installation, especially on Cadillac Seville and Chevrolet Nova applications. For classic Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac rear suspension service, 343132 is a direct-fit OE-style shock absorber choice.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and builds Excel-G on the same OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The Excel-G line is calibrated to restore original performance characteristics and is preferred by professional technicians for factory-style ride control.