KYB Excel-G Rear Right Shock Absorber for Subaru Forester 1998-2001, Part Number 334191

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: SM5245

Restore the original ride control and handling performance of your Subaru Forester with the KYB Excel-G rear right shock absorber, part number 334191. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this shock helps recover factory-engineered stability, stopping control, lane-change responsiveness, and overall handling without changing the vehicle’s intended driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same type of OE-quality components and manufacturing standards used in KYB original-equipment assemblies. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and supports consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The Excel-G is classified as OEA, or Original Equipment for the Aftermarket, making it a preferred replacement option for professional technicians and do-it-yourself installers.

This KYB Excel-G shock is designed for the rear right position on select 1998-2001 Subaru Forester applications. For best results and to help reduce the potential for noise and vibration, KYB recommends installing a new strut mount during service; the recommended mount is KYB part number SM5245. Confirm vehicle configuration and suspension position before ordering, as fitment may vary by application.

Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 334191
• Product Type: Rear right shock absorber
• Series: Excel-G
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Application: Automotive suspension replacement
• Position: Rear right
• Recommended Related Part: KYB SM5245 strut mount

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G rear right shock absorber

Fitment

Fits select 1998-2001 Subaru Forester models, including 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 applications. Verify exact vehicle fitment before installation.

Features:

• Original-equipment replacement design helps restore the Subaru Forester’s intended ride control, stability, stopping performance, and handling.
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction supports consistent damping performance and helps reduce aeration during operation.
• KYB Excel-G quality uses OE-style components and manufacturing standards for dependable everyday suspension service.
• Rear right position-specific replacement for select 1998-2001 Subaru Forester applications; KYB recommends pairing it with a new SM5245 strut mount to help reduce noise and vibration.

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