KYB Excel-G Rear Left Shock Absorber 334345 for 2003-2005 Subaru Forester

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: SM5422

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 334345. Designed as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) component, this KYB shock is engineered to return the vehicle to its intended factory performance rather than alter its driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-focused manufacturing standards, quality components, and performance calibration used throughout KYB’s original-equipment programs. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping performance while reducing aeration during operation. The result is dependable control and a professional-grade replacement favored by automotive technicians.

For improved installation results and reduced potential for noise and vibration, KYB recommends pairing this shock with a new KYB strut mount, part number SM5422, when applicable. This rear left shock absorber is designed for select 2003-2005 Subaru Forester applications; always verify vehicle configuration and side-specific fitment before installation.

Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 334345
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Component Position: Rear left
• Shock Design: Twin-tube
• Pressure Type: Nitrogen gas-charged
• Application Type: Automotive replacement shock absorber
• Recommended Mount: KYB SM5422 strut mount

What's Included

One KYB Excel-G rear left shock absorber, part number 334345. Strut mounts, hardware, and other suspension components are sold separately unless specifically stated.

Fitment

Fits select 2003, 2004, and 2005 Subaru Forester models. Confirm exact application, suspension configuration, and left-side fitment before ordering.

Features:

• Original Equipment for the Aftermarket design restores the vehicle’s intended ride control and handling performance
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps deliver consistent damping and control
• Manufactured with OE-quality components and calibrated to match original vehicle performance
• Rear left application for select 2003-2005 Subaru Forester models; KYB recommends strut mount SM5422 to help reduce noise and vibration

Fitments:
2003 Subaru Forester X
2003 Subaru Forester XS
2004 Subaru Forester X
2004 Subaru Forester XS
2004 Subaru Forester XT
2005 Subaru Forester X
2005 Subaru Forester XS
2005 Subaru Forester XS L.L. Bean Edition
2005 Subaru Forester XT
2005 Subaru Forester XT Premium

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