Help bring back the ride control and stability your car was designed with using the KYB Excel-G Gas Strut 341198, a rear KYB strut assembly for the 1996-2000 Honda Civic and 1997-2000 Acura EL. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for these listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
Ride comfort matters, but KYB builds the Excel-G around ride control, stability, stopping, lane-change responsiveness and handling. KYB supplies shocks and struts to new-vehicle manufacturers. The Excel-G comes off the same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE-quality components, and is calibrated to restore the original, designed performance rather than change it. That earns it KYB's OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
- Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design: includes every quality component found in KYB's global OEM products.
- Triple-lip fluid seal: designed to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
- Hand-assembled damping valves: vehicle-specific valves built in-house to manage tire contact, steering response and body movement.
- Strut body and brackets: KYB states its strut bodies and brackets are the strongest and thickest in the industry, minimizing flex to help maintain correct alignment.
Electronic safety systems rely on the suspension, brakes and tires working as the vehicle manufacturer intended, and the Excel-G is designed to help keep them performing as designed. KYB recommends installing new strut mounts (KYB SM5058) with it to reduce the chance of noise and vibration. A KYB SB108 strut boot helps protect the new strut from dirt, debris and salt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the KYB 341198 strut fit?
It is a direct-fit rear strut for the 1996-2000 Honda Civic and 1997-2000 Acura EL. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-level details.
Is the KYB 341198 a front or rear strut?
The catalog lists KYB 341198 for the rear position on its listed applications.
What type of strut is the KYB Excel-G 341198?
It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube strut. It is made on KYB's OE assembly lines and calibrated to restore the vehicle's original, designed ride control and handling.
What else should I install with this strut?
KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5058, to reduce the chance of noise and vibration. It also recommends a KYB SB108 strut boot to shield the strut from dirt, debris and salt.
What are signs a strut may need replacing?
Excessive bouncing, body sway, fluid leaking from the strut body or uneven tire wear can be signs. Diagnose the cause first, because other suspension parts can produce similar symptoms.
