KYB 343247 Shock Absorber - Rear, Rear Left or Rear Right

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber

KYB Excel-G 343247 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on select Suzuki, Chevrolet, Geo, Pontiac, and GMC vehicles. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components for a direct replacement approach.

For drivers servicing a Suzuki Grand Vitara rear suspension or a Chevrolet Tracker rear shock replacement, this KYB Excel-G unit is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed handling balance without changing the factory feel.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement strut for SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control and handling for rear suspension service
• 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
• Heavy-duty strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included

Product Details

Excel-G is KYB’s OEA-style replacement line, focused on restoring original suspension performance rather than altering it. Part number 343247 uses a twin-tube construction with a compressed length of 11.53 inches, extended length of 18.26 inches, and 6.73 inches of stroke. Mounting configuration includes lower mount type E2(12X38) and upper mount type S1, with R-stop included and no internal rebound spring or B-stop.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37070 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1999-2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1989-1991 Chevrolet Tracker, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1996-1998 Suzuki X-90, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1996-1997 Geo Tracker, rear left. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1996-1997 Geo Tracker, rear right. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1989-1997 Geo Tracker, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1994-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1989-1991 GMC Tracker, rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G

Installation Notes

Install as a rear suspension shock absorber on the listed applications only. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as directed for the specific platform. Verify mount style, compressed length, extended length, and stroke before installation on Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara, and Chevrolet Tracker rear suspension service.

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 design focus is restoring original ride control, stability, stopping behavior, lane-change response, and handling for the listed applications.