KYB 343352 | Rear Suspension Shock Absorber

Part Number

343352

Gas Shock

Fits: 92-98 BMW 318i, 92-98 BMW 318is, 92-95 BMW 325i, 92-95 BMW 325is, 96-00 BMW 328i, 96-99 BMW 328is, 01-05 BMW 325i, 98-00 BMW 323i, 98-99 BMW 323is, 00 BMW 323Ci, 00 BMW 328Ci, 01-06 BMW 325Ci, 01-06 BMW 330Ci, 01-05 BMW 330i, 01-05 BMW 330xi

Special Price $49.44 Regular Price $58.17

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Details

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.

BRAND: KYB

FEATURES:

Gas Shock

SPECIFICS:

B-stop	N
Compressed Length	14.57
Dust Cover Included	N
Extended Length	23.94
Feature and Benefit 1	KYB RECOMMENDED OEM REPLACEMENT STRUT
Feature and Benefit 2	THE KYB EXCEL-G HELPS RESTORE THE DESIGNED CONTROL AND HANDLING OF YOUR BMW 3 SERIES
Feature and Benefit 3	THE KYB EXCEL-G USES A TRIPLE LIP FLUID SEAL TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF OIL AND GAS LEAKING OUT
Feature and Benefit 4	VEHICLE SPECIFIC, HAND ASSEMBLED, IN-HOUSE DAMPING VALVES CORRECTLY MANAGE TIRE CONTACT, STEERING RESPONSE AND BODY MOVEMENT
Feature and Benefit 5	ELECTRONIC SAFETY SYSTEMS DEPEND ON THE SUSPENSION, BRAKES AND TIRES OPERATING AS THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER INTENDED. THE KYB EXCEL-G HELPS KEEP ELECTRONIC SAFETY SYSTEMS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED.
Feature and Benefit 6	KYB HAS THE STRONGEST AND THICKEST STRUT BODIES AND BRACKETS IN THE INDUSTRY; MINIMIZING FLEX TO MAINTAIN CORRECT ALIGNMENT IN ALL CONDITIONS
Feature and Benefit 7	TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF NOISE AND VIBRATION KYB RECOMMENDS INSTALLING NEW STRUT MOUNTS, PART NUMBER: SM5257
Feature and Benefit 8	PROTECT YOUR NEW STRUTS FROM DIRT, DEBRIS AND SALT WITH A KYB STRUT BOOT, PART NUMBER: SB107
Lower Mount Type	E2(12X41)
R-stop	Y
Stroke Length	9.37
Upper Mount Type	S1

DOWNLOADS:

INTERCHANGE:

Gabriel: G69863
Monroe Shocks & Struts: 5998

APPLICATIONS:

2001-2006 BMW 330Ci - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement

1996-1999 BMW 328i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (Exc. M-Technik Susp.) (E36)

1994-1997 BMW 318i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E36) (Exc. Sport Susp.)

1993-1994 BMW 325is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. (E36) w/o Sport Suspension

1998-1998 BMW 318is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement E36 (Exc. Sport Suspension) TO 3/1998

1992-1992 BMW 325is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. (E36) w/o Sport Suspension From 6/1992

1992-1992 BMW 318i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension) FROM 6/1992

1999-2000 BMW 328i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (Exc. M-Technik Susp.) (E46)

1992-1992 BMW 318is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement E36 (Exc. Sport Suspension) FROM 6/1992

1998-1998 BMW 318i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension) TO 3/1998

2001-2006 BMW 330Ci - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement w/o Sport Suspension

1998-1999 BMW 323is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension)

1993-1997 BMW 318is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement E36 (Exc. Sport Suspension)

1999-2000 BMW 323i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E46)

1993-1997 BMW 318i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension)

2001-2005 BMW 325i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp.

1998-1999 BMW 323i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (E36) (Exc. Sport Suspension)

1995-1995 BMW 325is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. w/o Sport Suspension

1996-1999 BMW 328is - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement

1995-1995 BMW 325i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. w/o Sport Suspension

2001-2005 BMW 330xi - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement

2000-2000 BMW 328Ci - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement

2001-2005 BMW 330i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement (Except Adaptive Control Suspension

1992-1992 BMW 325i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. (E36) w/o Sport Suspension From 6/1992

2000-2000 BMW 323Ci - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement

1993-1994 BMW 325i - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp. (E36) w/o Sport Suspension

2001-2006 BMW 325Ci - Position: Rear

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. M-Technik Susp.

Product Questions (4)

Customer Questions

How often should shock absorbers be replaced?

Shock absorbers should generally be replaced every 50,000 miles or every 5-7 years

How to replace shock absorbers?

To replace shock absorbers, you need to remove the wheel and tire assembly, unbolt the old shock absorber, replace it with a new one, and tighten the bolts. Then, reinstall the wheel and tire, and test the new shocks.

Why do shock absorbers leak?

Shock absorbers can leak due to worn seals, damage to the piston or cylinder, or corrosion from exposure to moisture and road salt.

Can shock absorbers be replaced?

Yes, shock absorbers can be replaced when they start to wear out or fail.