2002 Kia Optima Rear Shock and Struts
Your 2002 Kia Optima might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Rear Shock and Struts you desperately need.
We currently carry 8 Rear Shock and Struts to choose from for your 2002 Kia Optima, and our inventory prices range from as little as $80.99 up to $134.99.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 5 different trusted brands of Rear Shock and Struts for the 2002 Kia Optima. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.
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Rear Shock and Struts for Your 2002 Kia Optima
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71326)
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$80.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
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- REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
- LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
- OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.341281)
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$81.99
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.
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- #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
- The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Import Car
- The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
- Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
- 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.
- KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
- To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5091
- Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb101
Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81326)
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$84.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic passenger cars
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
KYB – Excel-G Shock Absorber (Part No.L4000382382KYB)
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$90.25
The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit shock absorber is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions.
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- Direct fit application for ease of installation
- Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions
- Components and valving are designed specifically for each application
- The best choice to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions
- Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE
- Coverage for domestic and import cars, trucks, vans, minivans, and SUVs
Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S15072)
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$134.99
Complete Strut Assem
TRW – Twin Tube Shock Absorber (Part No.L4000852520TRW)
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$104.83
TRW Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance, and quality standards. TRW products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tuned valve pairing longevity with superior comfort and control for vehicles in any road condition.
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- TRW micro-polished chromed piston rods have been hardened for maximum strength to provide the longest service life. Our chrome finish helps fight rust while the low-friction surface effectively prevents seal leakage.
- TRW advanced seal technology uses a special NBR rubber which is highly wear resistant and can withstand temperatures to 260 degrees F, keeping oil in and contaminants out.
- Engineered with low friction movement in mind, our design helps maintain the original tuning characteristics.
- Our high quality valve design enables precise oil flow by using sintered metal valve construction. Tight tolerances and strength from sintered metal allow for precise tuning of compression and rebound rates that restore the original handling dynamics.
- TRW working cylinders are drawn to precise dimensions and polished ultra-smooth to prevent piston band wear. Our technology permits close tuning tolerances while reducing friction and heat for the utmost endurance.
- Twin-tube Design
Monroe – OESpectrum Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000570081MNR)
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$103.99
TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.
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- All Weather Fluid – Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
- Rod Displaced Valving – Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
- Fluon Banded Piston – The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- Twin Tube Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
- Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod – Long service life.
- Nitrogen Gas Charged – For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.
- Unique Rod Guide Single Lip Seal – Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
- Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. (Dust Boot and Jounce bumper sold separately)
International Suspension Group – Ride Control Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000653950ISG)
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$85.69
The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.
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- Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
- Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
- Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
- Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
- Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
- PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
- Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability
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