# KYB KG5522 High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock for 1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador

### Performance Overview

KYB Gas-a-Just Shocks and Struts use higher gas pressure to keep your tires glued to the road. Their monotube configuration eliminates aeration and foaming, their micro-smooth, hard-chromed pistons extend their life, and their seamless cylinders and eyerings completely eliminate seam failures.

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: Monotube
-   Adjustable: No
-   Gas Charged: Yes
-   Boot Included: No
-   Quantity: Sold individually.

### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

1970

American Motors

Ambassador

1971

American Motors

Ambassador

1972

American Motors

Ambassador

1973

American Motors

Ambassador

1974

American Motors

Ambassador

1980

American Motors

Eagle

1981

American Motors

Eagle

1982

American Motors

Eagle

1983

American Motors

Eagle

1984

American Motors

Eagle

1985

American Motors

Eagle

1986

American Motors

Eagle

1987

American Motors

Eagle

1988

American Motors

Eagle

1971

American Motors

Matador

1972

American Motors

Matador

1973

American Motors

Matador

1974

American Motors

Matador

1975

American Motors

Matador

1976

American Motors

Matador

1977

American Motors

Matador

1978

American Motors

Matador

1970

American Motors

Rebel

1955

Chevrolet

BEL AIR

1956

Chevrolet

BEL AIR

1957

Chevrolet

BEL AIR

1965

Ford

Country Sedan

1966

Ford

Country Sedan

1967

Ford

Country Sedan

1968

Ford

Country Sedan

1969

Ford

Country Sedan

1970

Ford

Country Sedan

1971

Ford

Country Sedan

1972

Ford

Country Sedan

1973

Ford

Country Sedan

1974

Ford

Country Sedan

1965

Ford

Country Squire

1966

Ford

Country Squire

1967

Ford

Country Squire

1968

Ford

Country Squire

1969

Ford

Country Squire

1970

Ford

Country Squire

1971

Ford

Country Squire

1972

Ford

Country Squire

1973

Ford

Country Squire

1974

Ford

Country Squire

1965

Ford

Galaxie

1966

Ford

Galaxie

1967

Ford

Galaxie

1965

Ford

Galaxie 500

1966

Ford

Galaxie 500

1967

Ford

Galaxie 500

1968

Ford

Galaxie 500

1969

Ford

Galaxie 500

1970

Ford

Galaxie 500

1971

Ford

Galaxie 500

1972

Ford

Galaxie 500

1973

Ford

Galaxie 500

1974

Ford

Galaxie 500

1965

Ford

LTD

1966

Ford

LTD

1967

Ford

LTD

1968

Ford

LTD

1969

Ford

LTD

1970

Ford

LTD

1971

Ford

LTD

1972

Ford

LTD

1973

Ford

LTD

1974

Ford

LTD

1975

Ford

LTD

1976

Ford

LTD

1977

Ford

LTD

1978

Ford

LTD

1967

Ford

Thunderbird

1968

Ford

Thunderbird

1969

Ford

Thunderbird

1970

Ford

Thunderbird

1971

Ford

Thunderbird

1970

Lincoln

Continental

1971

Lincoln

Continental

1972

Lincoln

Continental

1973

Lincoln

Continental

1974

Lincoln

Continental

1975

Lincoln

Continental

1976

Lincoln

Continental

1977

Lincoln

Continental

1978

Lincoln

Continental

1979

Lincoln

Continental

1980

Lincoln

Continental

1969

Lincoln

Mark III

1970

Lincoln

Mark III

1971

Lincoln

Mark III

1981

Lincoln

Town CAR

1982

Lincoln

Town CAR

1983

Lincoln

Town CAR

1984

Lincoln

Town CAR

1985

Lincoln

Town CAR

1986

Lincoln

Town CAR

1987

Lincoln

Town CAR

1988

Lincoln

Town CAR

1989

Lincoln

Town CAR

1965

Mercury

Colony Park

1966

Mercury

Colony Park

1967

Mercury

Colony Park

1968

Mercury

Colony Park

1969

Mercury

Colony Park

1970

Mercury

Colony Park

1971

Mercury

Colony Park

1972

Mercury

Colony Park

1973

Mercury

Colony Park

1974

Mercury

Colony Park

1975

Mercury

Grand Marquis

1976

Mercury

Grand Marquis

1977

Mercury

Grand Marquis

1978

Mercury

Grand Marquis

1967

Mercury

Marquis

1968

Mercury

Marquis

1969

Mercury

Marquis

1970

Mercury

Marquis

1971

Mercury

Marquis

1972

Mercury

Marquis

1973

Mercury

Marquis

1974

Mercury

Marquis

1975

Mercury

Marquis

1976

Mercury

Marquis

1977

Mercury

Marquis

1978

Mercury

Marquis

1965

Mercury

Montclair

1966

Mercury

Montclair

1967

Mercury

Montclair

1968

Mercury

Montclair

1965

Mercury

Monterey

1966

Mercury

Monterey

1967

Mercury

Monterey

1968

Mercury

Monterey

1969

Mercury

Monterey

1970

Mercury

Monterey

1971

Mercury

Monterey

1972

Mercury

Monterey

1973

Mercury

Monterey

1974

Mercury

Monterey

1998

Toyota

Sienna

Front Wheel Drive

1999

Toyota

Sienna

Front Wheel Drive

2000

Toyota

Sienna

Front Wheel Drive

2001

Toyota

Sienna

Front Wheel Drive

2002

Toyota

Sienna

Front Wheel Drive

2003

Toyota

Sienna

Front Wheel Drive

### 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 KG5522.

**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.

### Common Searches

-   High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock for American Motors Ambassador
-   KG5522 fitment
-   KYB High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock
-   1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock
-   KYB KG5522 replacement

## Details

- **Price:** 113.46 CAD
- **Vendor:** KYB
- **Type:** High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock
- **Tags:** 1955–1957 Chevrolet BEL AIR, 1965–1967 Ford Galaxie, 1965–1968 Mercury Montclair, 1965–1974 Ford Country Sedan, 1965–1974 Ford Country Squire, 1965–1974 Ford Galaxie 500, 1965–1974 Mercury Colony Park, 1965–1974 Mercury Monterey, 1965–1978 Ford LTD, 1967–1971 Ford Thunderbird, 1967–1978 Mercury Marquis, 1969–1971 Lincoln Mark III, 1970 American Motors Rebel, 1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador, 1970–1980 Lincoln Continental, 1971–1978 American Motors Matador, 1975–1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1980–1988 American Motors Eagle, 1981–1989 Lincoln Town CAR, 1998–2003 Toyota Sienna, Gas Charged, High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock, KG5522, KYB, Monotube, OE Replacement, Suspension

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 113.46 CAD | In stock |

## Images

- KYB KG5522 High Pressure MonoTube Gas Shock for 1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador

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> Updated: 2026-06-19
