# KYB 343149 Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for 1958–1974 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 1958 American Motors Ambassador 1959 American Motors Ambassador 1960 American Motors Ambassador 1961 American Motors Ambassador 1962 American Motors Ambassador 1963 American Motors Ambassador 1964 American Motors Ambassador 1965 American Motors Ambassador 1966 American Motors Ambassador 1967 American Motors Ambassador 1968 American Motors Ambassador 1969 American Motors Ambassador 1970 American Motors Ambassador 1971 American Motors Ambassador 1972 American Motors Ambassador 1973 American Motors Ambassador 1974 American Motors Ambassador 1961 American Motors Classic 1962 American Motors Classic 1963 American Motors Classic 1964 American Motors Classic 1965 American Motors Classic 1966 American Motors Classic 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 1965 American Motors Marlin 1966 American Motors Marlin 1967 American Motors Marlin 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 1966 American Motors Rebel 1967 American Motors Rebel 1968 American Motors Rebel 1969 American Motors Rebel 1970 American Motors Rebel 1955 Chevrolet BEL AIR 1956 Chevrolet BEL AIR 1957 Chevrolet BEL AIR 1955 Chevrolet ONE-Fifty Series 1956 Chevrolet ONE-Fifty Series 1957 Chevrolet ONE-Fifty Series 1955 Chevrolet TWO-TEN Series 1956 Chevrolet TWO-TEN Series 1957 Chevrolet TWO-TEN Series 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 Custom 1966 Ford Custom 1967 Ford Custom 1968 Ford Custom 1969 Ford Custom 1970 Ford Custom 1971 Ford Custom 1972 Ford Custom 1965 Ford Custom 500 1966 Ford Custom 500 1967 Ford Custom 500 1968 Ford Custom 500 1969 Ford Custom 500 1970 Ford Custom 500 1971 Ford Custom 500 1972 Ford Custom 500 1973 Ford Custom 500 1974 Ford Custom 500 1975 Ford Custom 500 1976 Ford Custom 500 1977 Ford Custom 500 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 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 1979 Mazda 626 1980 Mazda 626 1981 Mazda 626 1982 Mazda 626 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 1968 Nissan 510 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1969 Nissan 510 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1970 Nissan 510 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1971 Nissan 510 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1972 Nissan 510 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1973 Nissan 510 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1973 Nissan 610 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1974 Nissan 610 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1975 Nissan 610 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1976 Nissan 610 Coupe (2 Door), Sedan (4 Door) 1974 Nissan 710 Sedan (4 Door) 1975 Nissan 710 Sedan (4 Door) 1976 Nissan 710 Sedan (4 Door) 1977 Nissan 710 Sedan (4 Door) 1971 Toyota Carina 1972 Toyota Carina 1973 Toyota Carina 1971 Toyota Celica 1972 Toyota Celica 1973 Toyota Celica 1974 Toyota Celica 1975 Toyota Celica 1976 Toyota Celica 1977 Toyota Celica 1980 Toyota Corolla Coupe (2 Door), Hatchback, Sedan (4 Door) 1981 Toyota Corolla Coupe (2 Door), Hatchback, Sedan (4 Door) 1982 Toyota Corolla Coupe (2 Door), Hatchback, Sedan (4 Door) 1983 Toyota Corolla Coupe (2 Door), Hatchback, Sedan (4 Door) 1984 Toyota Corolla Rear Wheel Drive 1985 Toyota Corolla Rear Wheel Drive 1986 Toyota Corolla Rear Wheel Drive 1987 Toyota Corolla Rear Wheel Drive 1973 Toyota Corona Sedan (4 Door) 1974 Toyota Corona Sedan (4 Door) 1975 Toyota Corona Sedan (4 Door) 1976 Toyota Corona Sedan (4 Door) 1977 Toyota Corona Sedan (4 Door) 1978 Toyota Corona Sedan (4 Door) 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 1983 Toyota Tercel Station Wagon; 4 Wheel Drive 1984 Toyota Tercel Station Wagon; 4 Wheel Drive 1985 Toyota Tercel Station Wagon; 4 Wheel Drive 1986 Toyota Tercel Station Wagon; 4 Wheel Drive 1987 Toyota Tercel Station Wagon; 4 Wheel Drive 1988 Toyota Tercel Station Wagon; 4 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 343149. **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 - Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for American Motors Ambassador - 343149 fitment - KYB Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube - 1958–1974 American Motors Ambassador Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube - KYB 343149 replacement ## Details - **Price:** 85.19 CAD - **Vendor:** KYB - **Type:** Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube - **Tags:** 1955–1957 Chevrolet BEL AIR, 1955–1957 Chevrolet ONE-Fifty Series, 1955–1957 Chevrolet TWO-TEN Series, 1958–1974 American Motors Ambassador, 1961–1966 American Motors Classic, 1965–1967 American Motors Marlin, 1965–1967 Ford Galaxie, 1965–1968 Mercury Montclair, 1965–1972 Ford Custom, 1965–1974 Ford Country Sedan, 1965–1974 Ford Country Squire, 1965–1974 Ford Galaxie 500, 1965–1974 Mercury Colony Park, 1965–1974 Mercury Monterey, 1965–1977 Ford Custom 500, 1965–1978 Ford LTD, 1966–1970 American Motors Rebel, 1967–1978 Mercury Marquis, 1968–1973 Nissan 510, 1969–1971 Lincoln Mark III, 1970–1980 Lincoln Continental, 1971–1973 Toyota Carina, 1971–1977 Toyota Celica, 1971–1978 American Motors Matador, 1973–1976 Nissan 610, 1973–1978 Toyota Corona, 1974–1977 Nissan 710, 1975–1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1979–1982 Mazda 626, 1980–1983 Toyota Corolla, 1980–1988 American Motors Eagle, 1981–1989 Lincoln Town CAR, 1983–1988 Toyota Tercel, 1984–1987 Toyota Corolla, 1998–2003 Toyota Sienna, 343149, Gas Charged, Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube, KYB, OE Replacement, Suspension, Twin-Tube ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 85.19 CAD | In stock | ## Images - KYB 343149 Gas Shock OE Performance Twin Tube for 1958–1974 American Motors Ambassador --- > Source: [Standard Auto Part](https://www.standardautopart.com/products/kyb-shock-absorber-343149) > Updated: 2026-07-17