KYB 344080 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber for Mini-Vans

KYB Excel-G Part Number 344080 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth mini-vans, including Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country rear applications.

Excel-G Product Line Details

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA-style replacement range, produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components and calibration focused on returning the vehicle to its designed performance. For drivers replacing worn rear shocks on a Dodge Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country, this line is aimed at restoring factory-like damping rather than changing ride characteristics.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement for mini-vans
• Restores designed control and handling for Dodge and Chrysler mini-van rear suspension
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included

Detailed Description

KYB 344080 is engineered for rear suspension service on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth mini-vans from 1984 through 2007. It is designed to restore the vehicle’s original ride control, lane-change response, and braking stability by matching OE-calibrated damping characteristics. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37123 for the same application.

Compatible With 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, rear; 1987-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, rear; 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, rear; 1988-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, rear; 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager, rear; 1996-2007 Dodge Caravan, rear; 1996-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, rear; 1996-2007 Chrysler Town & Country, rear; 1996-2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager, rear; 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager, rear; 2000-2003 Chrysler Voyager, rear; and 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager, rear.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or oscillation
• Reduced stability during lane changes and cornering
• Uneven tire contact from worn damping control
• Rear suspension noise or harshness from aging shock components
• Braking instability caused by weak rear shock performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. Several listed applications require replacement of the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as a unit. Verify rear suspension configuration before ordering, especially on Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, and Plymouth Voyager models with special rear suspension equipment.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring original performance for rear suspension service on Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth mini-vans.