{"product_id":"kyb-3440047-excel-g-rear-shock-2013-2016-ford-focus-st","title":"KYB Shocks \u0026 Struts Excel-G Rear FORD Focus ST 2013-16","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBring Back Factory Composure to a Focus ST That's Lost Its Edge\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn rear shocks on a hard driven Focus ST let the rear end bounce and wallow through corners instead of staying settled, robbing the car of the sharp handling it had when new. The KYB 3440047 Excel-G rear shock is built on the same OE assembly lines KYB uses for original equipment, using a nitrogen gas charged twin tube design with a triple plated chrome piston rod for smooth, consistent damping. It's calibrated to match the Focus ST's original engineering rather than to soften or stiffen the ride, so you get factory feel back without changing how the car was designed to drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen gas charged twin tube design for consistent damping control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple plated chrome piston rod resists wear over the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrated to restore the Focus ST's original equipment ride and handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on the same OE assembly lines KYB uses for factory production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-in replacement using factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually for single shock replacement or paired service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear 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Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3440047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e781552847397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen Gas-Charged Twin-Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.22 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.66 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStroke Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.44 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Mount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS1 (8mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Mount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE2 (12x36)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x KYB Excel-G 3440047 rear shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout KYB\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB is a global supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and its Excel-G line is built on the same assembly lines and with the same OE quality components used in original equipment production, earning it status as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts on Our Site\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the KYB 3440047 shock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a rear Excel-G shock absorber built by KYB as a direct fit replacement for the 2013 through 2016 Ford Focus ST, using the same nitrogen gas charged twin tube design and OE quality components found in KYB's original equipment production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this shock sold as a single unit or a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3440047 is sold individually, so two are needed to replace both rear shocks on the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace both rear shocks at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacing both rear shocks together is generally recommended so damping feels even side to side, especially if the shocks are original and have significant mileage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this shock work with a lowering spring or coilover setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shock is calibrated to match the factory Focus ST suspension geometry and stroke length, so it's intended for use with factory or factory-height replacement springs rather than aggressively lowered setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes installing this shock require an alignment afterward?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA basic alignment check is a good practice after any rear suspension work, though a direct shock swap at stock ride height typically has minimal effect on alignment angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools are needed to install this shock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic hand tools, a way to safely support the vehicle, and typically a spring compressor if the strut assembly needs to be disassembled are sufficient for most installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this shock come with a warning label?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this product includes a California Proposition 65 warning regarding chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, which is standard for many automotive components sold in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should a KYB Excel-G shock last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB Excel-G shocks are commonly reported to perform well well past 100,000 miles under normal driving conditions, consistent with their OE-grade construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and safely support the rear of the vehicle on jack stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the wheel and locate the upper and lower shock mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the worn shock from its upper and lower mounts and remove it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the KYB 3440047 shock into the lower mount first, then the upper mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall and torque all mounting hardware to factory specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the wheel, lower the vehicle, and repeat on the opposite side if replacing both shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This 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