KYB 344274 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber for Honda Odyssey

KYB Excel-G 344274 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design assembled on KYB OE production lines with OE-quality components for a direct replacement approach on select Honda Odyssey and Isuzu Oasis applications.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s Original Equipment for the Aftermarket offering, focused on returning the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than changing the ride feel. For Honda Odyssey rear suspension service, part number 344274 is a practical OE-style replacement choice.

Key Features

• Fits 1995-1998 Honda Odyssey, rear
• Fits 1996-1999 Isuzu Oasis, rear
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube shock absorber
• OE-quality components assembled on KYB OE production lines
• Vehicle-specific damping valves for controlled tire contact, steering response, and body motion
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Lower mount type: E2(12X50); upper mount type: S1

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 344274 is engineered for rear suspension replacement on the 1995-1998 Honda Odyssey and 1996-1999 Isuzu Oasis. It is calibrated to restore the vehicle’s original damping behavior, which matters for ride control, lane-change response, and braking stability. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37146 for the same application.

Because suspension performance affects electronic safety systems, braking, and tire contact, restoring the rear shock absorber to OE-style operation helps keep the vehicle behaving as the manufacturer intended. The Honda Odyssey rear shock absorber application also benefits from KYB’s rigid body and bracket construction, which helps reduce unwanted flex under load.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps
• Loose or unstable handling in turns and lane changes
• Longer stopping feel caused by worn damping
• Uneven tire contact from reduced suspension control
• Oil seepage or gas loss from an aging shock absorber

Installation Notes

Install according to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. For the Honda Odyssey and Isuzu Oasis rear suspension, replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as directed by the service procedure. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5224, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB107, to help protect the unit from dirt, debris, and salt.

Verify mount style and dimensions before installation: compressed length 18.86, extended length 25.98, and stroke length 7.13. Confirm rear application and OE-style fitment before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and the Excel-G line is built on the same production lines used for original equipment components. Part number 344274 is designed as an OE-style replacement for restoring factory-calibrated suspension performance on select Honda Odyssey and Isuzu Oasis models.