KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber 343161 for Ford Mustang 1979-1993 and Mercury Capri

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.

• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions

The KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber, Part Number 343161, is engineered to help restore the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling of compatible vehicles. Rather than altering factory driving characteristics, this KYB shock is calibrated to return the suspension to its intended performance and control.

As a leading original equipment supplier to vehicle manufacturers, KYB builds the Excel-G on the same type of OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The Excel-G is classified as OEA, or Original Equipment for the Aftermarket, and is a preferred replacement choice among professional technicians.

• Original-equipment performance: Calibrated to help restore factory-designed ride control and handling.
• Nitrogen gas-charged design: Twin-tube construction helps maintain consistent damping and responsive suspension control.
• Heavy-duty construction: Strong, thick strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and support proper alignment.
• Professional-grade replacement: Manufactured with KYB OE-quality components for dependable service and fitment.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Product line: Excel-G
• Part number: 343161
• Component position: Rear
• Shock design: Twin-tube
• Charging method: Nitrogen gas-charged
• Application type: Automotive replacement shock absorber
• Installation quantity: One shock absorber

What's Included in the Box

• One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, Part Number 343161

Fitment

Compatible applications include select 1978-1981 Ford Fairmont, 1979-1993 Ford Mustang, and 1979-1981 Mercury Capri models. Confirm vehicle year, model, body style, and suspension configuration before installation.

Features:

• Original-equipment performance: Calibrated to help restore factory-designed ride control and handling.
• Nitrogen gas-charged design: Twin-tube construction helps maintain consistent damping and responsive suspension control.
• Heavy-duty construction: Strong, thick strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and support proper alignment.
• Professional-grade replacement: Manufactured with KYB OE-quality components for dependable service and fitment.

Fitments:
1978 Ford Fairmont Base
1978 Ford Fairmont Futura
1978 Mercury Zephyr Base
1978 Mercury Zephyr Z7
1979 Ford Fairmont Base
1979 Ford Fairmont Futura
1979 Ford Mustang Base
1979 Ford Mustang Ghia
1979 Mercury Capri Base
1979 Mercury Capri Ghia
1979 Mercury Zephyr Base
1979 Mercury Zephyr Z7
1980 Ford Fairmont Base
1980 Ford Fairmont Futura
1980 Ford Mustang Base
1980 Ford Mustang Ghia
1980 Mercury Capri Base
1980 Mercury Capri Ghia
1980 Mercury Zephyr Base
1980 Mercury Zephyr Z7
1981 Ford Fairmont Base
1981 Ford Fairmont Futura
1981 Ford Fairmont S
1981 Ford Mustang Base
1981 Ford Mustang Cobra
1981 Ford Mustang Ghia
1981 Mercury Capri Base
1981 Mercury Capri GS
1981 Mercury Zephyr Base
1981 Mercury Zephyr Z7
1982 Ford Mustang GT
1983 Ford Mustang GT
1983 Ford Mustang Turbo GT
1983 Mercury Capri Base
1983 Mercury Capri Black Magic
1983 Mercury Capri Crimson Cat
1983 Mercury Capri GS
1983 Mercury Capri L
1983 Mercury Capri RS
1984 Ford Mustang GT
1984 Ford Mustang GT-350 20th Anniversary
1984 Ford Mustang SVO
1984 Mercury Capri GS
1984 Mercury Capri RS
1984 Mercury Capri RS Turbo
1985 Ford Mustang GT
1985 Ford Mustang SVO
1985 Mercury Capri GS
1985 Mercury Capri RS
1986 Ford Mustang GT
1986 Ford Mustang SVO
1986 Mercury Capri 5.0
1986 Mercury Capri GS
1987 Ford Mustang GT
1987 Ford Mustang LX
1988 Ford Mustang GT
1988 Ford Mustang LX
1989 Ford Mustang GT
1989 Ford Mustang LX
1990 Ford Mustang GT
1990 Ford Mustang LX
1991 Ford Mustang GT
1991 Ford Mustang LX
1992 Ford Mustang GT
1992 Ford Mustang LX
1993 Ford Mustang GT
1993 Ford Mustang LX
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

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