Performance Overview

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicle’s Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicle’s original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
• The KYB Excel-G helps restore the designed control and handling of your vehicle
• The KYB Excel-G uses a triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
• Vehicle specific, hand assembled in-house damping valves correctly manage tire contact, steering response and body movement
• Electronic safety systems depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. The KYB Excel-G helps keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as designed.
• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry
• minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions
• Adjustable: No
• Bearing Plate Included: No
• Body Diameter: 38.6 mm
• Boot Included: N/A
• Coil Over Springs Included: No
• Compressed Length: 12.2 in
• Dust Shield: Yes
• Extended Length: 20.67 in
• Gas Charged: Yes
• Lower Mount Type: Eyelet
• Lower Mounting Isolator Included: No
• Manufacturer Part Number: 343147
• Stroke Length: 8.46 in
• Upper Mount Type: Stud
• Upper Mounting Isolator Included: No
• VMRS Code: 16003000

Vehicle Fitment Table

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 343147.

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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