KYB 344055 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber

The KYB Excel-G 344055 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components for direct replacement performance.

Compatible with select Mercury Villager, Nissan Quest, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Van, and Toyota Pickup rear applications, this KYB Excel-G shock is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping response without changing the factory feel.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for rear suspension service
• Restores designed control, handling, and body movement response
• 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

The Excel-G line is KYB’s Original Equipment for the Aftermarket offering, built to match the original damping characteristics of the vehicle rather than alter them. Part number 344055 uses an E1 upper mount and E1 lower mount, with a compressed length of 11.73 inches, extended length of 19.21 inches, and 7.48 inches of stroke. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37098 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Loose or unstable rear ride control
• Reduced handling response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Noise or leakage from an aging rear shock absorber

Installation Notes

• Fits 1993-2002 Mercury Villager, rear; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Fits 1993-2002 Nissan Quest, rear; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Fits 1998-2002 Toyota Tacoma, rear; recommended OEM replacement, excluding Off Road Package.
• Fits 1995-1998 Toyota Tacoma, rear; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Fits 1984-1989 Toyota Van, rear; recommended OEM replacement with rear leaf springs.
• Fits 1977-1981 Toyota Pickup, rear; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions.

Quality Assurance

KYB manufactures Excel-G shocks on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment supply, using OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration. The 344055 is built to restore factory ride characteristics for rear suspension service on the listed Mercury, Nissan, and Toyota applications.