KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber for 2018–2020 Nissan Leaf

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 the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling of your Nissan Leaf with the KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, part number KYB3438020. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this KYB shock is engineered to restore the vehicle’s factory performance rather than alter its intended ride and handling characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-quality manufacturing standards, components, and engineering principles. 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, making it a preferred replacement choice for professional technicians and drivers seeking dependable suspension performance.

• Fitment: Designed for the rear suspension of select 2018–2020 Nissan Leaf models.
• OE-Calibrated Performance: Tuned to help restore the vehicle’s original ride control, handling, and stability.
• Gas-Charged Twin-Tube Design: Helps provide consistent damping performance and reduce shock fade.
• Reinforced Construction: KYB’s strong, thick shock bodies and brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: KYB3438020
• Product Type: Rear shock absorber
• Series: Excel-G
• Shock Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Position: Rear
• Vehicle Application: Nissan Leaf
• Model Years: 2018, 2019, and 2020

What’s Included

One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber. Verify vehicle trim, suspension configuration, and application details before installation.

Features:

• Designed to restore original ride control, handling, and stability
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps maintain consistent damping
• OE-calibrated performance is designed to match the vehicle’s original characteristics
• Strong, thick shock body and brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment

Fitments:
2018 Nissan Leaf S
2018 Nissan Leaf SL
2018 Nissan Leaf SV
2019 Nissan Leaf S
2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf SL
2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf SV
2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
2020 Nissan Leaf S
2020 Nissan Leaf S Plus
2020 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
2020 Nissan Leaf SV
2020 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
2021 Nissan Leaf S
2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus
2021 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
2021 Nissan Leaf SV
2021 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
2022 Nissan Leaf S
2022 Nissan Leaf S Plus
2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
2022 Nissan Leaf SV
2022 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
2023 Nissan Leaf S
2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
2024 Nissan Leaf S
2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
2025 Nissan Leaf S
2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus

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Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Units Per Sku: 1
Regular Stock: t