# KYB 344045 Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for 1980–1982 Chevrolet LUV

### Performance Overview

KYB Excel-G Gas Shocks and Struts are available with sintered-iron pistons and guide rods for strength, hard-chrome piston rods for superior durability, and seamless cylinders and eyerings. These products have a patented check valve to minimize foaming and aeration and maintain control under tough conditions.

KYB is a worldwide leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers. World-Class engineering and quality have made KYB the original equipment shocks for Lexus, Toyota, Saturn, Infiniti, Chrysler, and Ford. Their products are made from the highest quality materials, and guarantee to deliver superior handling, comfort, and control.

### Key Features

-   Internal Design: Twin-tube
-   Adjustable: No
-   Gas Charged: Yes
-   Boot Included: No
-   Quantity: Sold individually.

### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

1980

Chevrolet

LUV

Rear Wheel Drive

1981

Chevrolet

LUV

Rear Wheel Drive

1982

Chevrolet

LUV

Rear Wheel Drive

1982

Dodge

D50

4 Wheel Drive

1983

Dodge

Power RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1984

Dodge

Power RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1985

Dodge

Power RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1986

Dodge

Power RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1987

Dodge

Raider

1988

Dodge

Raider

1989

Dodge

Raider

2.6L

1987

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1988

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1989

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1990

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1991

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1992

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1993

Dodge

RAM 50

4 Wheel Drive

1983

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1984

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1985

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1986

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1987

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1988

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1989

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1990

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1991

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1992

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1993

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1994

Mitsubishi

Mighty MAX

4 Wheel Drive

1983

Mitsubishi

Montero

1984

Mitsubishi

Montero

1985

Mitsubishi

Montero

1986

Mitsubishi

Montero

1987

Mitsubishi

Montero

1988

Mitsubishi

Montero

1989

Mitsubishi

Montero

2.6L

1997

Mitsubishi

Montero Sport

1998

Mitsubishi

Montero Sport

1999

Mitsubishi

Montero Sport

1982

Nissan

720

4 Wheel Drive

1983

Nissan

720

4 Wheel Drive

1984

Nissan

720

4 Wheel Drive

1985

Nissan

720

4 Wheel Drive

1986

Nissan

720

4 Wheel Drive

1987

Nissan

Pathfinder

1988

Nissan

Pathfinder

1989

Nissan

Pathfinder

1990

Nissan

Pathfinder

1991

Nissan

Pathfinder

1992

Nissan

Pathfinder

1993

Nissan

Pathfinder

1994

Nissan

Pathfinder

1995

Nissan

Pathfinder

1958

Pontiac

Bonneville

Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door)

1959

Pontiac

Bonneville

Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door)

1960

Pontiac

Bonneville

Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door)

1979

Toyota

Pickup

4 Wheel Drive

1980

Toyota

Pickup

4 Wheel Drive

1981

Toyota

Pickup

4 Wheel Drive

1982

Toyota

Pickup

4 Wheel Drive

1983

Toyota

Pickup

4 Wheel Drive

1968

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1969

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1970

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1971

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1972

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1973

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1974

Volkswagen

Campmobile

1968

Volkswagen

Transporter

1969

Volkswagen

Transporter

1970

Volkswagen

Transporter

1971

Volkswagen

Transporter

1972

Volkswagen

Transporter

1973

Volkswagen

Transporter

1974

Volkswagen

Transporter

1975

Volkswagen

Transporter

1976

Volkswagen

Transporter

1977

Volkswagen

Transporter

1978

Volkswagen

Transporter

1979

Volkswagen

Transporter

### FAQ

**Will this fit my vehicle?**  
Please verify your year, make, model, position, and any fitment notes using the compatibility table above before purchase.

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 344045.

**Is this product designed for direct replacement?**  
Yes. This product is intended to match the compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment table.

**Should I confirm fitment before ordering?**  
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment table before ordering.

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## Details

- **Price:** 90.09 CAD
- **Vendor:** KYB
- **Type:** Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube
- **Tags:** 1958–1960 Pontiac Bonneville, 1968–1974 Volkswagen Campmobile, 1968–1979 Volkswagen Transporter, 1979–1983 Toyota Pickup, 1980–1982 Chevrolet LUV, 1982 Dodge D50, 1982–1986 Nissan 720, 1983–1986 Dodge Power RAM 50, 1983–1988 Mitsubishi Montero, 1983–1994 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX, 1987–1988 Dodge Raider, 1987–1993 Dodge RAM 50, 1987–1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 1989 Dodge Raider, 1989 Mitsubishi Montero, 1997–1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 344045, Gas Charged, Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube, KYB, OE Replacement, Suspension, Twin-Tube

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 90.09 CAD | In stock |

## Images

- KYB 344045 Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for 1980–1982 Chevrolet LUV

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> Updated: 2026-06-19
