KYB 349073 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber

KYB Excel-G part number 349073 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 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan models, with calibration focused on factory-like response rather than changing the vehicle’s character.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) product family, produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. For drivers searching for a rear shock absorber for a 2008-2010 Chrysler Town & Country or a 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan rear application, 349073 is a fitment-specific replacement designed around the vehicle’s original suspension behavior.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut for mini-vans
• Restores designed control and handling for Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan rear suspension applications
• 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

Product Details

KYB 349073 is engineered for the rear position and uses E2(12X41) upper and lower mount types. Listed dimensions include a compressed length of 9.90 inches, extended length of 14.96 inches, and stroke length of 5.06 inches. The Excel-G design is intended to restore the vehicle’s original suspension performance, which is important for braking stability, lane-change response, and predictable handling on the road.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 37290) for the same application. It is also listed as an interchange for Chrysler 4721686AC and Gabriel G64042. For shoppers comparing rear shock absorber options for Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan, part number 349073 provides an OE-style replacement path with KYB’s factory-calibrated damping approach.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce or oscillation after bumps
• Loose or unstable rear-end handling during lane changes
• Reduced braking confidence caused by worn rear shocks
• Uneven tire contact from weakened damping control
• Suspension noise or fluid leakage from aging shock absorbers

Installation Notes

Compatible With 2008-2010 Chrysler Town & Country, rear, recommended OEM replacement; w/o Load Leveling Suspension; Excel-G. Compatible With 2009-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, rear, recommended OEM replacement; w/o Sport Suspension and w/o Load Leveling; Excel-G. Compatible With 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, rear, recommended OEM replacement; exc. Heavy Duty Suspension, Sport Suspension and Load Leveling Suspension; Excel-G.

Verify the vehicle’s suspension configuration before ordering, since load leveling, sport, and heavy-duty setups are excluded in the listed applications. Confirm mount style and dimensions against the original part before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is built on the same OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. That OE-based manufacturing approach supports consistent fitment and factory-style suspension performance for the listed Chrysler and Dodge rear applications.