KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber 341198 for Acura EL and Honda Civic

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.

• Protect your new struts from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot, part number: SB108

Restore the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling of your vehicle with the KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, part number 341198. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this shock is engineered to restore the vehicle’s factory performance rather than alter its ride characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G products are produced using the same OE-quality standards and components found in KYB’s original-equipment assemblies. The nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. This makes the KYB Excel-G a dependable choice for professional technicians and drivers seeking a quality replacement for worn original shocks.

This rear shock absorber is listed for select 1996–2000 Honda Civic applications and the 1997–2000 Acura EL. Confirm the vehicle’s exact year, model, body configuration, and suspension application before installation. For added protection against dirt, debris, and road salt, KYB recommends pairing the shock with a KYB Strut Boot, part number SB108, where applicable.

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, part number 341198

Fitment

Fits select 1996–2000 Honda Civic and 1997–2000 Acura EL applications. Verify complete vehicle fitment before purchase or installation.

Features:

• Original-equipment replacement design: Restores the vehicle’s intended ride control, stability, handling, and responsiveness.
• Nitrogen gas-charged construction: Helps maintain consistent damping performance and reduce aeration during operation.
• Twin-tube design: Provides reliable shock performance for everyday driving conditions.
• OE-quality KYB engineering: Manufactured to the same quality standards and using comparable components found in KYB original-equipment assemblies.

Fitments:
1996 Honda Civic CX
1996 Honda Civic DX
1996 Honda Civic EX
1996 Honda Civic HX
1996 Honda Civic LX
1997 Honda Civic CX
1997 Honda Civic DX
1997 Honda Civic EX
1997 Honda Civic HX
1997 Honda Civic LX
1998 Honda Civic CX
1998 Honda Civic DX
1998 Honda Civic EX
1998 Honda Civic GX
1998 Honda Civic HX
1998 Honda Civic LX
1999 Honda Civic CX
1999 Honda Civic DX
1999 Honda Civic EX
1999 Honda Civic GX
1999 Honda Civic HX
1999 Honda Civic LX
1999 Honda Civic Si
1999 Honda Civic Value Package
2000 Honda Civic CX
2000 Honda Civic DX
2000 Honda Civic EX
2000 Honda Civic GX
2000 Honda Civic HX
2000 Honda Civic LX
2000 Honda Civic Si

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