KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber, Part Number 343412, for Mazda 3 and Mazda 5

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 Mazda with the KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, Part Number 343412. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this nitrogen gas-charged shock is engineered to return your vehicle's suspension performance to its intended factory characteristics without changing the original ride profile.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-quality standards, components, and manufacturing expertise associated with KYB original-equipment products. Its twin-tube design helps provide consistent damping performance, while the robust strut body and mounting bracket help minimize flex and support proper suspension alignment under changing driving conditions. This makes the KYB Excel-G a dependable choice for professional technicians and drivers seeking a direct, performance-focused replacement.

Key Features and Performance Benefits

• Original-equipment replacement design: Restores the vehicle's designed ride control and handling characteristics.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction: Helps maintain consistent damping and suspension response during everyday driving.
• Heavy-duty strut body and bracket: Helps minimize flex and support correct alignment in varied driving conditions.
• OE-quality manufacturing: Built with KYB components and production standards trusted by vehicle manufacturers and professional technicians.

Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part number: 343412
• Product type: Rear shock absorber
• Series: Excel-G
• Design: Twin-tube
• Gas charging: Nitrogen charged
• Installation position: Rear
• Application type: Automotive replacement suspension component

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, Part Number 343412

Fitment: Applications include select 2004–2009 Mazda 3 and 2006–2010 Mazda 5 models. Verify the vehicle year, make, model, body configuration, and suspension requirements before installation.

Fitments:
2004 Mazda 3 i
2004 Mazda 3 S
2005 Mazda 3 i
2005 Mazda 3 S
2005 Mazda 3 SP23
2006 Mazda 3 i
2006 Mazda 3 S
2006 Mazda 5 Sport
2006 Mazda 5 Touring
2007 Mazda 3 i
2007 Mazda 3 S
2007 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2007 Mazda 5 Sport
2007 Mazda 5 Touring
2008 Mazda 3 i
2008 Mazda 3 S
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2008 Mazda 5 Sport
2008 Mazda 5 Touring
2009 Mazda 3 i
2009 Mazda 3 S
2009 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2009 Mazda 5 Sport
2009 Mazda 5 Touring
2010 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2010 Mazda 5 Sport
2010 Mazda 5 Touring
2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2012 Mazda 5 Sport
2012 Mazda 5 Touring
2013 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2013 Mazda 5 Sport
2013 Mazda 5 Touring
2014 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2014 Mazda 5 Sport
2014 Mazda 5 Touring
2015 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
2015 Mazda 5 Sport
2015 Mazda 5 Touring

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