KYB Excel-G Rear Left Shock Absorber 334192 for Subaru Forester 1998-2001

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

• To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5244

Restore the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling of your Subaru Forester with the KYB Excel-G rear left shock absorber, part number 334192. Designed for the most important performance purpose—returning a vehicle to its original capabilities—this replacement shock is engineered to match the vehicle’s original equipment performance rather than alter it.

KYB is a leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The Excel-G is produced on the same KYB original-equipment assembly lines and uses OE-quality components, earning it the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping performance while reducing aeration and supporting dependable handling in everyday driving conditions. The Excel-G is also a preferred choice among professional technicians for restoring factory-style control.

For best results, KYB recommends installing a new strut mount, part number SM5244, during installation to help reduce the chance of noise and vibration. This rear left shock absorber is designed for select 1998–2001 Subaru Forester applications; verify vehicle year, position, and application details before ordering.

Brief Description

A KYB Excel-G rear left nitrogen gas-charged shock absorber designed to restore original handling and ride-control performance on select Subaru Forester models.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Series: Excel-G
• Part Number: 334192
• Product Type: Rear left shock absorber
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Application: Automotive replacement suspension component
• Vehicle Fitment: Select Subaru Forester models from 1998 through 2001
• Recommended Related Part: KYB SM5244 strut mount

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G rear left shock absorber, part number 334192

Features:

• Original-Equipment Performance Restoration: Designed to restore the vehicle’s original ride control, stability, handling, and responsiveness rather than change factory characteristics.
• Nitrogen Gas-Charged Twin-Tube Design: Helps maintain consistent damping performance and supports reliable control during everyday driving.
• OE-Quality Construction: Manufactured on KYB original-equipment assembly lines using quality components shared with KYB’s global OEM products.
• Professional Technician Preference: Excel-G shocks carry the OEA classification and are widely selected for dependable factory-style suspension repairs.

Fitments:
1998 Subaru Forester Base
1998 Subaru Forester L
1998 Subaru Forester S
1999 Subaru Forester Base
1999 Subaru Forester L
1999 Subaru Forester S
2000 Subaru Forester Base
2000 Subaru Forester L
2000 Subaru Forester S
2001 Subaru Forester Base
2001 Subaru Forester L
2001 Subaru Forester S
2002 Subaru Forester Base
2002 Subaru Forester L
2002 Subaru Forester S

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1