# KYB 343156 Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for 1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador

### 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

1970

American Motors

Ambassador

1971

American Motors

Ambassador

1972

American Motors

Ambassador

1973

American Motors

Ambassador

1974

American Motors

Ambassador

1970

American Motors

AMX

1978

American Motors

AMX

1979

American Motors

AMX

1980

American Motors

AMX

1978

American Motors

Concord

1979

American Motors

Concord

1980

American Motors

Concord

1981

American Motors

Concord

1982

American Motors

Concord

1983

American Motors

Concord

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

1970

American Motors

Gremlin

1971

American Motors

Gremlin

1972

American Motors

Gremlin

1973

American Motors

Gremlin

1974

American Motors

Gremlin

1975

American Motors

Gremlin

1976

American Motors

Gremlin

1977

American Motors

Gremlin

1978

American Motors

Gremlin

1970

American Motors

Hornet

1971

American Motors

Hornet

1972

American Motors

Hornet

1973

American Motors

Hornet

1974

American Motors

Hornet

1975

American Motors

Hornet

1976

American Motors

Hornet

1977

American Motors

Hornet

1970

American Motors

Javelin

1971

American Motors

Javelin

1972

American Motors

Javelin

1973

American Motors

Javelin

1974

American Motors

Javelin

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

1979

American Motors

Spirit

1980

American Motors

Spirit

1981

American Motors

Spirit

1982

American Motors

Spirit

1983

American Motors

Spirit

1966

Ford

Fairlane

1967

Ford

Fairlane

1968

Ford

Fairlane

1969

Ford

Fairlane

1970

Ford

Fairlane

1960

Ford

Falcon

1961

Ford

Falcon

1962

Ford

Falcon

1963

Ford

Falcon

1964

Ford

Falcon

1965

Ford

Falcon

1966

Ford

Falcon

1967

Ford

Falcon

1968

Ford

Falcon

1969

Ford

Falcon

1970

Ford

Falcon

1971

Ford

Mustang

1972

Ford

Mustang

1973

Ford

Mustang

1960

Ford

Ranchero

1961

Ford

Ranchero

1962

Ford

Ranchero

1963

Ford

Ranchero

1964

Ford

Ranchero

1965

Ford

Ranchero

1966

Ford

Ranchero

1967

Ford

Ranchero

1968

Ford

Ranchero

1969

Ford

Ranchero

1970

Ford

Ranchero

1971

Ford

Ranchero

1968

Ford

Torino

1969

Ford

Torino

1970

Ford

Torino

1971

Ford

Torino

1960

Mercury

Comet

1961

Mercury

Comet

1962

Mercury

Comet

1963

Mercury

Comet

1964

Mercury

Comet

1965

Mercury

Comet

1966

Mercury

Comet

1967

Mercury

Comet

1968

Mercury

Comet

1969

Mercury

Comet

1971

Mercury

Cougar

1972

Mercury

Cougar

1973

Mercury

Cougar

1968

Mercury

Cyclone

1969

Mercury

Cyclone

1970

Mercury

Cyclone

1971

Mercury

Cyclone

1968

Mercury

Montego

1969

Mercury

Montego

1970

Mercury

Montego

1971

Mercury

Montego

### 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 343156.

**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:** 93.93 CAD
- **Vendor:** KYB
- **Type:** Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube
- **Tags:** 1960–1969 Mercury Comet, 1960–1970 Ford Falcon, 1960–1971 Ford Ranchero, 1966–1970 Ford Fairlane, 1968–1971 Ford Torino, 1968–1971 Mercury Cyclone, 1968–1971 Mercury Montego, 1970 American Motors AMX, 1970 American Motors Rebel, 1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador, 1970–1974 American Motors Javelin, 1970–1977 American Motors Hornet, 1970–1978 American Motors Gremlin, 1971–1973 Ford Mustang, 1971–1973 Mercury Cougar, 1971–1978 American Motors Matador, 1978–1980 American Motors AMX, 1978–1983 American Motors Concord, 1979–1983 American Motors Spirit, 1980–1988 American Motors Eagle, 343156, Gas Charged, Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube, KYB, OE Replacement, Suspension, Twin-Tube

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 93.93 CAD | In stock |

## Images

- KYB 343156 Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for 1970–1974 American Motors Ambassador

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> Updated: 2026-06-19
