KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber 349043 for Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR and Pontiac G5

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 349043. Designed as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) replacement, this shock is engineered to return your vehicle’s suspension performance to its factory-designed capability without changing the original ride characteristics.

KYB supplies shock absorbers and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G components are produced using the same OE-quality standards and manufacturing expertise. The nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The assembly includes quality components selected for durability and dependable suspension control, making it a preferred replacement choice for professional technicians.

• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry, helping minimize flex and maintain correct alignment in demanding driving conditions.
• Restores original suspension control, stability, handling, and stopping response.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction supports consistent damping performance.
• OE-quality design and calibration preserve the vehicle’s original driving characteristics.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: KYB
• Series: Excel-G
• Part Number: 349043
• Component Type: Rear shock absorber
• Design: Twin-tube
• Charge Type: Nitrogen gas-charged
• Position: Rear
• Quantity: One shock absorber

What’s Included: One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, Part Number 349043.

Fitment: Designed for select Chevrolet Cobalt model years 2005–2010, Chevrolet HHR model years 2006–2011, and Pontiac G5 model years 2007–2009. Verify vehicle year, model, suspension configuration, and application details before ordering.

Features:

• Restores original ride control, stability, handling, stopping response, and lane-change responsiveness.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping performance.
• OE-quality construction and calibration are designed to preserve factory ride and handling characteristics.
• Strong, thick construction helps minimize flex and support proper suspension alignment.

Fitments:
2004 Saturn Ion Red Line
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Base
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
2005 Saturn Ion Red Line
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2006 Chevrolet HHR LS
2006 Chevrolet HHR LT
2006 Saturn Ion Red Line
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2007 Chevrolet HHR LS
2007 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel
2007 Chevrolet HHR LT
2007 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel
2007 Pontiac G5 Base
2007 Pontiac G5 GT
2007 Saturn Ion Red Line
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
2008 Chevrolet HHR LS
2008 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel
2008 Pontiac G5 Base
2008 Pontiac G5 GT
2008 Saturn Astra XE
2008 Saturn Astra XR
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
2009 Chevrolet HHR LS
2009 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel
2009 Chevrolet HHR LT
2009 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel
2009 Pontiac G5 Base
2009 Pontiac G5 GT
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Base
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
2010 Chevrolet HHR LS
2010 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel
2011 Chevrolet HHR LS
2011 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel
2011 Chevrolet HHR LT

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