KYB 344397 | Front Suspension Shock Absorber

Part Number

344397

Gas Shock

Fits: 98-11 Ford Ranger, 98-01 Mazda B2500, 98-07 Mazda B3000, 98-06 Mazda B4000, 01-09 Mazda B2300

Special Price $46.25 Regular Price $54.41

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Estimated Ship Date: 1 Business Day or Less

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Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles 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 vehicles 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.

BRAND: KYB

FEATURES:

Gas Shock

SPECIFICS:

B-stop	N
Compressed Length	9.06
Dust Cover Included	Y
Extended Length	13.58
Feature and Benefit 1	KYB RECOMMENDED OEM REPLACEMENT STRUT FOR TRUCKS
Feature and Benefit 2	THE KYB EXCEL-G HELPS RESTORE THE DESIGNED CONTROL AND HANDLING OF YOUR TRUCK
Feature and Benefit 3	THE KYB EXCEL-G USES A TRIPLE LIP FLUID SEAL TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF OIL AND GAS LEAKING OUT
Feature and Benefit 4	VEHICLE SPECIFIC, HAND ASSEMBLED, IN-HOUSE DAMPING VALVES CORRECTLY MANAGE TIRE CONTACT, STEERING RESPONSE AND BODY MOVEMENT
Feature and Benefit 5	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.
Feature and Benefit 6	KYB HAS THE STRONGEST AND THICKEST STRUT BODIES AND BRACKETS IN THE INDUSTRY; MINIMIZING FLEX TO MAINTAIN CORRECT ALIGNMENT IN ALL CONDITIONS
Lower Mount Type	E3(61.6X87X18)
R-stop	Y
Stroke Length	4.53
Upper Mount Type	S1(12MM)

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INTERCHANGE:

Gabriel: G63772
Monroe Shocks & Struts: 37153

APPLICATIONS:

1998-2000 Mazda B4000 - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement

2001-2011 Ford Ranger - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. High Ryder Option w/ Coil Spring Front Suspension

2001-2007 Mazda B3000 - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement w/ Coil Spring Front Suspension

1998-2000 Mazda B3000 - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement

2001-2009 Mazda B2300 - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement

1998-2000 Ford Ranger - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement Exc. High Ryder Option

2001-2006 Mazda B4000 - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement w/ Coil Spring Front Suspension

1998-2001 Mazda B2500 - Position: Front

Recommended OEM Replacement

Product Questions (4)

Customer Questions

How often should shock absorbers be replaced?

Shock absorbers should generally be replaced every 50,000 miles or every 5-7 years

How to replace shock absorbers?

To replace shock absorbers, you need to remove the wheel and tire assembly, unbolt the old shock absorber, replace it with a new one, and tighten the bolts. Then, reinstall the wheel and tire, and test the new shocks.

Why do shock absorbers leak?

Shock absorbers can leak due to worn seals, damage to the piston or cylinder, or corrosion from exposure to moisture and road salt.

Can shock absorbers be replaced?

Yes, shock absorbers can be replaced when they start to wear out or fail.