Fits select 1971-2005 Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and Mercury vehicles including the Chevrolet Astro/Impala, Dodge Dakota/Durango, and Ford Crown Victoria.

The KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber (MPN: 344081) is engineered to restore your vehicle's original handling and control. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), these shocks are manufactured on the same KYB OE assembly lines as the factory units they replace. This ensures the calibration, components, and performance are matched specifically to restore original stability, lane change responsiveness, and stopping capabilities.

This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design utilizes a multi-lip oil seal to reduce friction and prevent aeration. The heavy-duty strut bodies and reinforced mounting brackets provide maximum durability and minimize flex to maintain precise wheel alignment under various driving conditions.

• Part Number: 344081
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)
• Build: Thick-walled strut bodies with reinforced brackets
• Function: Restores factory-designed ride control and stability

Fits select 1980-2018 Ford Bronco, F-150, F-250, F-250 HD, F-250/F-350 Super Duty, and Ranger.

KYB Excel-G Shock Absorbers are engineered to restore your vehicle’s original ride control, stability, and lane-change responsiveness. As a leading global supplier to new vehicle manufacturers, KYB builds the Excel-G on the same assembly lines as factory shocks, using identical quality components to achieve an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) classification. These nitrogen gas-charged shocks are calibrated specifically to return your Ford truck or SUV to its original designed performance levels.

• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for smooth, consistent damping performance
• Restores original equipment capabilities rather than changing handling characteristics
• Heavy-duty strut bodies and brackets minimize flex to maintain correct alignment
• Precision-valved to compensate for worn suspension and restore OE-level stability
• Manufacturer Part Number: 344077

Fits select 1982-2005 Chevrolet Blazer, S10, and LLV; GMC Jimmy, S15, and Sonoma; Isuzu Hombre; and Oldsmobile Bravada.

The KYB Excel-G 344041 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber engineered to restore your vehicle's original ride control, stability, and handling responsiveness. As a world-leading supplier of OE suspension components, KYB builds the Excel-G on the same assembly lines as their factory products, utilizing original equipment quality components to ensure your vehicle returns to its designed performance capabilities.

This rear shock absorber features an OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification, meaning it is calibrated specifically to compensate for worn suspensions without altering the original ride characteristics. Built with heavy-duty bodies and reinforced brackets, the Excel-G minimizes flex to maintain proper alignment and tire contact across all road conditions.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 344041
• Series: Excel-G
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Position: Rear
• Construction: Reinforced strut bodies and brackets for maximum durability
• Purpose: Restores original equipment damping and handling specifications

Fits select 1982-2005 Chevrolet Blazer/S10, GMC Jimmy/Sonoma, and Isuzu Hombre models.

The KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber is engineered to restore your vehicle's original handling and control characteristics. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), these shocks are manufactured on the same assembly lines as KYB's OE products, ensuring the same quality, tolerances, and calibration as the factory-installed components. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design is the preferred choice for technicians seeking to restore stability, stopping power, and lane-change responsiveness without altering the intended ride quality.

To ensure durability and alignment integrity, KYB utilizes heavy-duty strut bodies and reinforced brackets to minimize flex under load. Each unit is calibrated specifically for the vehicle's weight and suspension geometry to provide consistent performance across various driving conditions.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 344040
• Design: Twin-tube nitrogen gas-charged for smooth operation
• Material: Seamless working cylinder and heavy-duty brackets to maintain alignment
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)
• Fitment Type: Direct OE replacement for front suspension

Fits 2021-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2021-2024 Kia Sorento (2.5L).

The KYB Excel-G Rear Gas Shock is engineered to restore the original handling and control characteristics of your vehicle. As a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design, it is specifically calibrated to compensate for worn suspension components, providing the damping performance your vehicle had when it was new. Built with a seamless working cylinder and a Teflon-coated piston band, this shock provides a reliable seal and long service life by reducing friction and heat buildup.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 3440207
• Position: Rear
• Series: Excel-G
• Design: Twin-tube nitrogen gas-charged
• Direct-fit OE replacement to restore factory ride quality
• Includes necessary mounting hardware where applicable

Fits select 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue and 2022-2025 Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV models. This KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber (3440187) is designed to restore your vehicle's original handling and control characteristics.

As a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged unit, the Excel-G series is engineered to compensate for worn original equipment suspension, returning the vehicle to its factory damping performance. It utilizes a multi-stage valve system to reduce fluid aeration and foaming, ensuring consistent damping even on rough road surfaces. The seamless working cylinder and Teflon-coated piston band provide a tight seal and long service life by reducing internal friction.

• Restores OE performance and original ride quality
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent control
• Seamless cylinder and bolt eyelets for increased durability
• Teflon-coated piston band minimizes internal wear
• Direct replacement for factory rear shocks
• Manufacturer Part Number: 3440187

Detailed Vehicle Fitment:

Fits 2006-2011 Honda Civic (DX, EX, EX-L, GX, Hybrid, Hybrid-L, LX, and LX-S models).

The KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber (MPN 343460) is engineered to restore the original ride control, stability, and handling responsiveness of your 8th-generation Honda Civic. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), these nitrogen gas-charged units are manufactured on the same KYB assembly lines as factory equipment, utilizing identical OE components and valving to return your suspension to its intended performance levels.

• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping control.
• Restores factory braking, stability, and lane-change responsiveness.
• Reinforced strut bodies and heavy-duty brackets minimize flex to maintain correct wheel alignment.
• Precision-calibrated to match the original damping characteristics of the Honda Civic.
• Includes high-quality OE internal components for long-term durability.
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343460

Fits select 2004-2009 Mazda 3 and 2006-2015 Mazda 5 models.

The KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber is engineered to restore your vehicle's original ride control, stability, and handling responsiveness. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), these shocks are manufactured on the same assembly lines as KYB's global OEM products, using identical quality components and calibration to return the suspension to its factory-designed performance levels.

This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock utilizes multi-stage valving to reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping under load. Built for durability and precision, it features heavy-duty strut bodies and reinforced brackets to minimize flex and help maintain correct alignment during aggressive lane changes and braking.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 343412
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)
• Restores factory-spec damping and stability
• Precision-manufactured on OE assembly lines
• Reinforced steel bodies and brackets for maximum structural integrity

Fits select 1955-1992 Bricklin, Daihatsu, Edsel, Ford, Jaguar, Mercury, Saab, and Volvo models.

The KYB Excel-G is engineered to restore your vehicle’s original performance capabilities. Classified as Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA), this nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock is manufactured on the same assembly lines as KYB's OEM products. It uses identical OE-quality components and calibration to ensure the vehicle handles exactly as it did when it left the factory.

Replacing worn shocks with the Excel-G restores critical ride control, stability, and lane-change responsiveness. Built for durability, these units feature high-strength bodies and brackets to minimize flex and maintain correct wheel alignment under various driving conditions. It is a preferred choice for professional technicians seeking to eliminate the float and vibration caused by aging suspension components.

• Part Number: 343219
• Design: Twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged
• Performance: Calibrated to restore original damping and control
• Construction: Heavy-duty strut bodies and reinforced mounting brackets
• Classification: Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA)

Fits 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette models, including Base, Stingray, Silver Anniversary, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and Collector's Edition.

The KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber is engineered for the specific purpose of restoring your vehicle's original ride control and handling stability. Unlike performance-tuned shocks that alter suspension dynamics, the Excel-G series is calibrated to match the factory-original damping characteristics. As an OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) component, it is manufactured on the same KYB assembly lines as factory units, ensuring precise fitment and OE-grade reliability.

This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock features heavy-duty construction to minimize flex and maintain correct alignment under varying road conditions. It is the preferred choice for technicians looking to solve issues with stopping distance, lane change responsiveness, and worn suspension damping.

• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping
• Calibrated to restore original equipment capabilities and ride quality
• Uses OE-quality components and valve settings
• Reinforced bodies and brackets for maximum durability
• Direct-fit replacement for factory rear shocks
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343218

Restore your vehicle's original handling and damping performance with the KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber (MPN: 343161). Fits select 1978-1993 Ford Mustang, Fairmont, and Mercury Capri and Zephyr models.

Designed to solve the problem of degraded ride control, the KYB Excel-G series is engineered with a primary goal: restoring factory-spec capabilities. Classified as Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA), these shocks are produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines as factory units, using identical quality components and calibration. The nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design provides the stability and lane-change responsiveness required for safe, predictable handling.

• Twin-Tube Design: Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent performance and reduced aeration.
• OE Calibration: Specifically valved to restore the original vehicle handling and stopping characteristics.
• Durability: Features some of the industry's thickest strut bodies and brackets to minimize flex and maintain alignment under load.
• Reliability: Preferred choice by professional technicians for restoring original damping specifications.

Fits select 1968-1996 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Nissan, and Avanti vehicles.

The KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber (MPN 343157) is engineered to restore your vehicle's original handling and control capabilities. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), these shocks are manufactured on the same assembly lines as KYB's global OEM products, using the same quality components. The twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design provides the precise damping required to maintain stability, stopping power, and lane-change responsiveness while restoring factory-level ride comfort.

• Twin-tube nitrogen gas-charged design for consistent damping performance
• Specifically calibrated to restore original equipment (OE) ride control and stability
• Uses OE-quality components to ensure durability and a direct factory fit
• Engineered to minimize flex and maintain correct alignment under varying conditions
• A preferred choice for technicians seeking to return a vehicle to its original performance
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343157

Fits select 1960-1988 American Motors, Ford, and Mercury vehicles including the Mustang, Falcon, Comet, and Eagle.

The KYB Excel-G is engineered for one specific performance purpose: restoring your vehicle's original handling and stability. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), these shocks are produced on the same assembly lines and with the same quality components as KYB's OE products, ensuring the damping characteristics match the factory-designed performance.

Featuring a nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design, the Excel-G utilizes heavy-duty strut bodies and brackets to minimize flex and maintain correct alignment geometry. It is the preferred choice for technicians looking to resolve issues with stopping distance, lane change responsiveness, and body roll in classic chassis.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 343156
• Position: Front
• Design: Twin-tube, Nitrogen gas-charged
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)
• Construction: Heavy-duty body and brackets to maintain alignment under load

Fits select 1955-2003 Chevrolet, American Motors, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Nissan, and Toyota models.

The KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber (MPN 343149) is engineered to restore your vehicle's original handling and stability. As a world-leading OE supplier, KYB builds the Excel-G on the same assembly lines as factory components, ensuring a precise fit and calibrated damping that matches the original ride characteristics. Classified as 'Original Equipment for the Aftermarket' (OEA), this shock is the preferred choice for technicians seeking to return a vehicle to its factory-new performance without altering the intended suspension geometry.

• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent damping and response.
• Restores critical ride control, stability, and lane change responsiveness.
• Calibrated to restore original designed performance and handling.
• Robust construction with high-strength strut bodies and brackets to minimize flex.
• Maintains correct wheel alignment across various driving conditions.
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343149

Fits select 1964-1977 Bricklin SV-1, Ford Mustang, Ford Maverick, Mercury Comet, and Mercury Cougar.

Restore your classic vehicle's original handling and stability with the KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber. Designed to recover the factory-intended ride control and responsiveness, the Excel-G series is classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). These shocks are manufactured on the same KYB OE assembly lines as the components provided to vehicle manufacturers, ensuring precise calibration and a perfect fit for vintage Ford and Mercury platforms.

The KYB Excel-G features a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that provides consistent damping performance. Built for durability, these units utilize the thickest shock bodies and brackets in the industry to minimize flex and maintain correct alignment under varied driving conditions.

• Restores original braking, lane change responsiveness, and cornering stability
• Twin-tube nitrogen gas-charged design for smooth ride quality
• OE-quality components and calibration standards
• Strong, heavy-duty bodies and brackets to minimize alignment-altering flex
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343146

Fits select 1952-1980 Volkswagen Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Transporter models.

The KYB Excel-G is engineered for the specific purpose of restoring your vehicle's original handling, stability, and stopping performance. As a leading global supplier to vehicle manufacturers, KYB builds the Excel-G on the same OE assembly lines as factory components, utilizing identical materials to ensure your Volkswagen performs exactly as it did when it left the showroom.

This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock features the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification. The design focuses on minimizing flex through the industry's thickest strut bodies and brackets, maintaining precise alignment even under demanding driving conditions. Whether you are refreshing a classic Beetle or a Transporter, these units are the preferred choice for technicians seeking to restore designed ride control.

• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping
• Calibrated to restore original handling and lane change responsiveness
• Heavy-duty construction with reinforced brackets to minimize flex
• OEA classification ensures a match for factory-calibrated performance
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343144

Fits select 1968-1989 Mazda RX-7, Nissan 1200, 200SX, 210, 510, B210, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota Van models.

The KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber is designed to restore your vehicle’s original handling, stability, and stopping distance. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), the Excel-G is manufactured on the same KYB assembly lines and uses the same OE-quality components as factory-installed units. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design is specifically calibrated to restore the vehicle's original designed performance without altering the ride characteristics.

Built with some of the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry, the Excel-G minimizes flex to maintain correct wheel alignment across all driving conditions. It is the preferred choice for professional technicians tasked with restoring ride control and lane-change responsiveness on classic Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota chassis.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 343140
• Position: Rear
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)
• Construction: Heavy-duty bodies and brackets for reduced flex

Fits select 1959-1980 Edsel, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Nissan models including Galaxie, Granada, Maverick, and Monterey.

The KYB Excel-G is engineered to restore your vehicle's original ride control, stability, and handling characteristics. Designed to meet or exceed original equipment standards, this nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber is manufactured on the same OE assembly lines as the factory units it replaces. Known as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), the Excel-G is calibrated to recover the precise steering responsiveness and braking performance your vehicle had when it was new.

Constructed with the industry's thickest strut bodies and brackets to minimize flex, this shock maintains correct alignment and damping performance under varied road conditions. Whether you are replacing a worn OE unit or refreshing a classic suspension, the Excel-G provides the professional-grade reliability and fitment required for a successful installation.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 343136
• Position: Rear
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube
• Construction: Heavy-duty bodies and reinforced brackets to reduce flex
• Performance: Calibrated to restore original damping and handling
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)

The KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber is engineered to restore your vehicle's original handling and control. Unlike generic aftermarket parts, the Excel-G series is classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), meaning it is manufactured on the same assembly lines and with the same quality components as KYB's global OEM products. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock is the ideal choice for professional technicians and DIYers looking to regain factory-spec stability, stopping power, and lane-change responsiveness.

Designed with durability in mind, KYB utilizes thick strut bodies and brackets to minimize flex and maintain correct alignment under varying road conditions. Whether you are restoring a classic 1960s AMC or maintaining a late-model Ford sedan, this shock provides a precise calibration that matches the vehicle's original suspension dynamics.

• Fitment Summary: Fits select 1958-2002 AMC, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Nissan, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles.
• OEA Classification: Designed specifically to restore original capabilities without altering ride height or stiffness.
• Twin-Tube Design: Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping and improved comfort.
• Enhanced Durability: Robust construction with heavy-duty mounting brackets for long-term reliability.
• Direct Replacement: Fits factory mounting points for a straightforward installation.
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343135

Fits select 1957-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Vega, Ford Fairlane and Ranchero, and Pontiac Firebird. The KYB Excel-G shock absorber is engineered to restore your vehicle's original capabilities, specifically focusing on ride control, stability, and stopping performance.

As a world leader in OE suspension components, KYB manufactures the Excel-G on the same assembly lines as their factory-installed parts. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock is classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), meaning it is calibrated to return your suspension to its original design tolerances rather than altering its behavior. The construction features reinforced strut bodies and heavy-duty brackets to minimize flex and maintain proper alignment across all driving conditions.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 343131
• Position: Rear
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube for consistent damping
• Classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket)
• Features: Thick-walled cylinders and brackets for superior structural integrity
• Benefits: Restores lane change responsiveness and factory ride height stability