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KYB 349189 Shock Absorber - Rear
| Brand | KYB MGD410C |
|---|---|
| Friction Material Composition | Ceramic |
| Inner Pad Overall Thickness | 0.224 |
| Inner Pad Width | 4.700 |
| Outer Pad Height | 2.900 |
| Outer Pad Overall Thickness | 0.224 |
| Outer Pad Width | 4.700 |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —5 vehicles |
OE replacement choice. Restores original control and handling with OEA-calibrated performance.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged construction helps deliver consistent damping.
Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leakage.
Cross-references Kia 55310C6000 for the same application. See all 1.
KYB Excel-G Rear Shock for Sorento
The KYB Excel-G shock absorber is built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change handling, and overall suspension performance. This KYB Excel-G rear shock for the Kia Sorento is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics without changing the factory feel.
Key Features
- Fits 2016-2020 Kia Sorento, rear
- OE-style replacement choice for Asian SUVs and crossovers
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber design
- 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
- R-stop technology is included for controlled rebound performance
- Part number 349189 is made on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components
Product Details
KYB Excel-G is part of KYB’s OE replacement line, focused on restoring factory ride characteristics rather than altering them. For the Kia Sorento, part number 349189 is engineered to support consistent rear suspension control and predictable handling. This rear shock absorber is a direct-fit service part for 2016-2020 Kia Sorento models and is a practical choice when replacing worn suspension components on a vehicle that needs to regain original road feel. This part cross-references Kia 55310C6000 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive rear bounce after bumps
- Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
- Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
- Loose or unsettled rear suspension feel
- Loss of factory ride control on a Kia Sorento
Installation Notes
Fits 2016-2020 Kia Sorento, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify mounting style, compressed length, extended length, and stroke before installation. For best results, inspect related suspension components and confirm alignment after service. Part number 349189 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear suspension configuration before installation.
Quality Assurance
KYB manufactures Excel-G shocks on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment production and calibrates them to restore designed performance. The Excel-G line is built with OE-quality components and is widely used by professional technicians for factory-style suspension replacement on the Kia Sorento.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kia | Sorento | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2019 | Kia | Sorento | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2018 | Kia | Sorento | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2017 | Kia | Sorento | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2016 | Kia | Sorento | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
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