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Excel-GKYB 344262 Shock Absorber - Rear
| Brand | KYB 23556 |
|---|---|
| 0 | |
| Yes | |
| Branch Quantity | 0 |
| Centerline Length | 32 |
| Centerline Length | 813 |
| Contains Spring | No |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 1.5 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 38 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 1.5 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 38 |
| Material | EPDM, Plastic, Steel |
| Modular Components | Outlet, Radiator Fill Tee |
| Modular Hose | Yes |
| Molded | Yes |
| Number of Quick Connect Fittings | 0 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —65 vehicles |
OE replacement shock. Restores original control and handling.
Nitrogen gas-charged design. Twin-tube construction helps deliver consistent damping.
Dust cover included. Helps protect the shock from road debris.
Cross-references Gabriel G63638 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 37086 for the same application. See all 2.
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Shock Absorbers are typically replaced in pairs, axle by axle.
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KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber
The KYB Excel-G 344262 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling. It is a recommended OE replacement for GM truck and SUV applications, including Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 3500, Tahoe, Yukon, and select Suburban and G-Series models.
KYB’s Excel-G line is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than change the ride feel. For GM truck and SUV owners looking for a direct-fit rear shock, part number 344262 delivers OE-style control with components and assembly standards aligned to KYB’s original equipment production.
Key Features
- KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for rear suspension service
- Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping response
- 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 construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
- Dust cover included
- Part number 344262 is built to restore designed control and handling on GM truck applications
Product Line Details
KYB Excel-G shocks and struts are made on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The line is engineered to restore original suspension performance for drivers who want factory-style ride control on Chevrolet and GMC platforms. This makes the Excel-G a practical choice for rear suspension replacement on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Chevrolet Express 3500.
Detailed Description
The KYB 344262 rear shock absorber is designed for vehicles that need stable, predictable suspension response after wear, fluid loss, or reduced damping performance. With a compressed length of 14.52 inches, extended length of 24.37 inches, and 9.85 inches of stroke, this shock is sized for the listed rear applications and uses E2 lower and E3 upper mount types. It is a direct replacement option for drivers seeking OE-style ride control on GM trucks and SUVs, including rear applications on the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 37086) for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive rear-end bounce after bumps or dips
- Reduced stability during lane changes and cornering
- Loose or unsettled handling from worn rear shocks
- Uneven tire contact caused by weak damping control
- Suspension noise or fluid leakage from aging shock absorbers
Installation Notes and Fitment
Compatible With 1992-2005 Chevrolet and GMC rear suspension applications listed below. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for vehicles that require suspension strut and coil spring assembly service.
- Fits 1996-2005 Chevrolet Express 3500, rear, recommended OEM replacement for vehicles with single rear wheels; Excel-G
- Fits 1996-2005 GMC Savana 3500, rear, recommended OEM replacement for vehicles with single rear wheels; Excel-G
- Fits 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear, optional twin tube replacement; old style; Excel-G
- Fits 2000 GMC Yukon, rear, optional twin tube replacement; old style; Excel-G
- Fits 1992-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, rear, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G
- Fits 1992-1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, rear, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G
- Fits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear, optional twin tube replacement; Excel-G
- Fits 1992-1999 GMC K1500 Suburban, rear, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G
- Fits 1992-1999 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G
- Fits 1995-1999 GMC Yukon, rear, optional twin tube replacement; Excel-G
- Fits 1996 GMC G3500, rear, recommended OEM replacement for vehicles with single rear wheels; Excel-G
Quality Assurance
KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB assembly lines used for original equipment applications. Part number 344262 is built with OE-quality components and calibrated to restore factory-designed suspension performance.
This part fits 65 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
| Year | Make | Model | # Doors | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2005 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2004 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2003 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2002 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2001 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | — | 4WD | 5.7L | V8 | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; (Old Style); Excel-G |
| 2000 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon | — | 4WD | 5.7L | V8 | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; (Old Style); Excel-G |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1999 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1999 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1999 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1999 | GMC | Yukon | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1998 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1998 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1998 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1998 | GMC | Yukon | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1997 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1997 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1997 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1997 | GMC | Yukon | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1996 | GMC | G3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1996 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1996 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | — | — | — | Rear | Recommended OEM Replacement for vehicles with Single Rear Wheels; Excel-G |
| 1996 | GMC | Yukon | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1995 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1995 | GMC | Yukon | 4 Door | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Optional Twin Tube Replacement; Excel-G |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1994 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1994 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1993 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1993 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1992 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 1992 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | — | 4WD | — | — | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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Directly replaces or cross-references 2 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Gabriel — G63638Monroe Shocks & Struts — 37086