KYB 344379 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock for Dakota and Durango

The KYB Excel-G 344379 is a rear suspension shock absorber engineered to restore original ride control, stability, and handling. Built on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, it is a direct-fit replacement for select Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango applications.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for controlled tire contact and steering response
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong, thick strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included
• R-stop included

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OEA-style replacement line, calibrated to return the suspension to its original designed performance rather than changing ride characteristics. For Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango rear suspension service, part number 344379 is built to match OE expectations for control, body motion management, and braking stability.

Fitment

• Fits 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota, Rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1998-2003 Dodge Durango, Rear. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or oscillation
• Loose or unstable handling over uneven roads
• Reduced lane-change responsiveness
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Oil or gas leakage from an aging shock absorber

Installation Notes

Part number 344379 uses E2(12X42) upper and lower mounts, with a compressed length of 15.16 in., extended length of 25.39 in., and stroke length of 10.23 in. Verify rear suspension configuration before installation, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for replacing the suspension strut and coil spring assembly. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 37140) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is intended to preserve the vehicle’s original suspension behavior for consistent control in daily driving.