{"product_id":"kyb-excel-g-rear-shock-absorber-349043-for-chevrolet-cobalt-hhr-and-pontiac-g5","title":"KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber 349043 for Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR and Pontiac G5","description":"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.\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKYB 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry, helping minimize flex and maintain correct alignment in demanding driving conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestores original suspension control, stability, handling, and stopping response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction supports consistent damping performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOE-quality design and calibration preserve the vehicle’s original driving characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Product Specifications \u0026amp; Technical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: KYB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries: Excel-G\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 349043\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComponent Type: Rear shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign: Twin-tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCharge Type: Nitrogen gas-charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition: Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuantity: One shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, Part Number 349043.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores original ride control, stability, handling, stopping response, and lane-change responsiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-quality construction and calibration are designed to preserve factory ride and handling characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, thick construction helps minimize flex and support proper suspension alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFitments:\u003cbr\u003e\n2004 Saturn Ion Red Line\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Saturn Ion Red Line\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet HHR LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet HHR LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Saturn Ion Red Line\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet HHR LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet HHR LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Pontiac G5 Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Pontiac G5 GT\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Saturn Ion Red Line\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet HHR LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet HHR LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Pontiac G5 Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Pontiac G5 GT\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Saturn Astra XE\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Saturn Astra XR\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet HHR LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet HHR LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Pontiac G5 Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Pontiac G5 GT\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet HHR LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet HHR LT\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet HHR LS\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet HHR LT\u003cstyle\u003etable.productattributes, .productattributes td { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-collapse: collapse; padding: 2px; text-align: left; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"productattributes\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAir Freight Prohibited: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNot Carb Approved: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLtl Freight Required: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProp 65: Unknown\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePart Type: automotive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEpa: N\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCarb Acknowledgement Required: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRegular Stock: t\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUnits Per Sku: 1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"KYB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67695033057532,"sku":"349043","price":74.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6518\/3740\/files\/bc0075981e39cae87de5dcf47625b9b9.jpg?v=1791912971","url":"https:\/\/diycustoms.store\/products\/kyb-excel-g-rear-shock-absorber-349043-for-chevrolet-cobalt-hhr-and-pontiac-g5","provider":"diycustoms.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}