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 & 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.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for Heavy Duty Trucks and Commercial Vehicles
• Specifically calibrated to help restore original capabilities
• Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
• Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
• Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
• Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry
• minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions
• Adjustable: No
• Body Diameter: 50.8 mm
• Boot Included: N/A
• Coil Over Springs Included: No
• Compressed Length: 12.850 in
• Design: Twin Tube
• Dust Shield: Yes
• Extended Length: 21.390 in
• Gas Charged: Yes
• Lower Mount Type: Stud
• Manufacturer Part Number: 345601
• Shock Absorber Type: Gas
• Shock Dust Shield: Yes
• Stroke Length: 8.54 in
• Upper Mount Type: Stud
• 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 345601.

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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