KYB 349217 rear shock absorber for the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento and other vehicles damps body movement and helps manage tire contact. This KYB Excel-G shock absorber is calibrated to restore the vehicle's original designed performance, not change it.
- Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- Triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
- Vehicle-specific damping valves, hand assembled in-house, to manage tire contact, steering response and body movement
- Helps keep electronic safety systems performing as designed, since they depend on the suspension, brakes and tires
- Part of the KYB Excel-G line
Quick facts
- Part: KYB 349217 shock absorber
- Also called: gas shock
- Fits: 2011-2013 Kia Sorento and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Condition: New
A bouncy rear end, extra body movement over bumps or an oily film on the shock body can mean this shock is worn, though rear springs or mounts can produce similar signs, so find the cause before you replace it.
Fits
It fits the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento and the 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. It is made on the same KYB OE assembly lines as KYB's original-equipment shocks and uses the same OE quality components.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
Build and materials
- Design: nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube
- Seal: triple lip fluid seal
- Condition: New
In the box
One rear shock absorber. The 2011-2013 Kia Sorento and the 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe each take two, so order two and fit them together.
Interchange: 553100W500 · 553100W550 · 553100W600 · 553100W650 · 553101U000 · 553101U200 · 553101U300 · 553101U400 · 553101U500 · 553101U600
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
553100W500, 553100W550, 553100W600, 553100W650, 553101U000, 553101U200, 553101U300, 553101U400, 553101U500, 553101U600
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this KYB shock absorber fit the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento?
Yes. KYB 349217 is a rear shock absorber for the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento, and the years are enough to match it to the vehicle.
Is this KYB rear shock absorber also made for the 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. KYB 349217 fits the rear of the 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, which takes two.
Is this KYB gas shock absorber nitrogen-charged?
Yes. This shock is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design from KYB's Excel-G line.
How can I tell a rear shock is wearing out?
An oily film on the shock body, a bouncy rear end or extra body movement over bumps can be signs the shock is worn.
What does the triple lip seal do on this shock?
The triple lip fluid seal is there to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out of the shock.
