KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber 344353 for Acura MDX and Honda Pilot

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

Restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change responsiveness, and handling with the KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, part number 344353. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock helps return your vehicle's suspension performance to its intended factory characteristics without altering the original ride and handling balance.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G products are produced using the same type of OE-quality components and manufacturing standards found in KYB original-equipment assemblies. The Excel-G is classified as OEA, or Original Equipment for the Aftermarket, making it a preferred replacement choice for professional technicians and vehicle owners seeking dependable suspension performance.

• KYB uses strong, thick shock bodies and brackets to help minimize flex and maintain proper alignment under changing road conditions.
• The twin-tube design supports consistent damping performance and helps protect internal components during normal driving.
• Nitrogen gas charging helps reduce aeration for more stable shock operation.
• Engineered to restore original vehicle capabilities rather than change the factory-designed driving characteristics.

Specifications and Technical Data:

• Brand: KYB
• Series: Excel-G
• Part Number: 344353
• Position: Rear
• Product Type: Shock absorber
• Design: Twin-tube
• Gas Charged: Yes, nitrogen
• Application Type: Original-equipment replacement

What's Included: One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber.

Fitment: This shock absorber fits select 2001–2002 Acura MDX and 2003–2005 Honda Pilot applications. Verify the vehicle year, make, model, suspension position, and application details before ordering. The supplied fitment data also references Honda Odyssey applications; confirm compatibility with the specific vehicle configuration.

Features:

• Original-equipment replacement design helps restore factory ride control and handling
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction supports consistent damping performance
• Strong, thick shock body and brackets help minimize flex and maintain proper alignment
• Built with KYB OE-quality components and calibrated to preserve the vehicle's original driving characteristics

Fitments:
1999 Honda Odyssey Cargo
1999 Honda Odyssey EX
1999 Honda Odyssey LX
2000 Honda Odyssey Cargo
2000 Honda Odyssey EX
2000 Honda Odyssey LX
2001 Acura MDX Base
2001 Acura MDX Touring
2001 Honda Odyssey Cargo
2001 Honda Odyssey EX
2001 Honda Odyssey LX
2002 Acura MDX Base
2002 Acura MDX Touring
2002 Honda Odyssey Cargo
2002 Honda Odyssey EX
2002 Honda Odyssey EX-L
2002 Honda Odyssey LX
2003 Honda Odyssey EX
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L
2003 Honda Odyssey LX
2003 Honda Pilot EX
2003 Honda Pilot LX
2004 Honda Odyssey EX
2004 Honda Odyssey EX-L
2004 Honda Odyssey LX
2004 Honda Pilot EX
2004 Honda Pilot EX-L
2004 Honda Pilot LX
2005 Honda Pilot EX
2005 Honda Pilot EX-L
2005 Honda Pilot LX
2006 Honda Pilot EX
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L
2006 Honda Pilot LX
2007 Honda Pilot EX
2007 Honda Pilot EX-L
2007 Honda Pilot LX
2008 Honda Pilot EX
2008 Honda Pilot EX-L
2008 Honda Pilot Special Edition
2008 Honda Pilot Value Package

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