KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber KYB340096 for 2012–2013 Subaru Impreza AWD

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.

• To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5678

Restore the original ride control and handling performance of your 2012–2013 Subaru Impreza AWD with the KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber, part number KYB340096. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this shock helps support vehicle stability, stopping control, lane-change responsiveness, and predictable handling without altering the vehicle’s factory driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced on KYB 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, making it a preferred replacement choice for professional technicians and vehicle owners seeking dependable restoration of factory performance.

This rear shock absorber is engineered for fitment on select 2012 and 2013 Subaru Impreza AWD applications. For best results, inspect related suspension components during installation. KYB recommends installing a new strut mount, part number SM5678, to help reduce the possibility of noise and vibration. Proper installation should be performed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedures.

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber
• Installation hardware and components as supplied by KYB

Fitment

Fits select 2012–2013 Subaru Impreza AWD models. Always verify vehicle configuration and application details before installation.

Features:

• Original-equipment replacement design: Restores the vehicle’s intended ride control, stability, stopping response, and handling characteristics.
• KYB Excel-G performance: Uses OE-quality components and calibration developed to match original vehicle performance rather than change it.
• Nitrogen gas-charged construction: Helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping during normal driving conditions.
• Twin-tube design: Provides reliable shock performance and is a preferred replacement solution for professional suspension service.

Fitments:
2012 Subaru Impreza Base
2012 Subaru Impreza Limited
2012 Subaru Impreza Premium
2012 Subaru Impreza Sport Limited
2012 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium
2013 Subaru Impreza Base
2013 Subaru Impreza Limited
2013 Subaru Impreza Premium
2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Limited
2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium
2014 Subaru Impreza Base
2014 Subaru Impreza Limited
2014 Subaru Impreza Premium
2014 Subaru Impreza Sport Limited
2014 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium
2015 Subaru Impreza Base
2015 Subaru Impreza Limited
2015 Subaru Impreza Premium
2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Limited
2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium
2016 Subaru Impreza Base
2016 Subaru Impreza Limited
2016 Subaru Impreza Premium
2016 Subaru Impreza Sport Limited
2016 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium

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