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KYB Suspension 344096 Excel-G Gas-Charged Twin-Tube Shock Absorber

(1987-1996 Dodge Dakota)

Part of: KYB Suspension Excel-G Gas-Charged Twin-Tube Shock Absorber

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Part Number

344096
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$37.57

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Product Details

The KYB Excel-G 344096 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber engineered to restore your vehicle's original ride control, stability, and handling characteristics. Classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), this shock is manufactured on the same assembly lines as KYB's OEM products, using identical quality components and calibration standards.

Key Features:

  • Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping performance
  • OE-quality components manufactured on KYB's original equipment assembly lines
  • Calibrated to restore factory ride control, stability, and handling
  • Improves stopping distance, lane change responsiveness, and overall vehicle control
  • Preferred choice of professional technicians for suspension restoration
  • Designed to meet or exceed original equipment specifications

KYB is a world-leading supplier of shock absorbers and struts to new vehicle manufacturers. The Excel-G series brings that same OEM engineering expertise to the aftermarket, ensuring your vehicle performs exactly as the manufacturer intended. This shock absorber is ideal for drivers seeking to restore worn suspension components to original performance levels without altering vehicle dynamics.

Products specifications

Fits

1987-1996 Dodge Dakota

FEATURE AND BENEFIT 1

KYB RECOMMENDED OEM REPLACEMENT SHOCK FOR DOMESTIC TRUCKS

Compressed Length

14.09

Extended Length

22.95

Stroke Length

8.86

Lower Mount Type

E2(12.8X41)

Upper Mount Type

E3(61.6X87X0)

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

B-stop

N

R-stop

N

Feature and Benefit 2

THE KYB EXCEL-G HELPS RESTORE THE DESIGNED CONTROL AND HANDLING OF YOUR DODGE DAKOTA

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

Dust Cover Included

Y

Internal Rebound Spring

N

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- Updated review -<br>Autoplicity.com contacted me after my original review and admitted to making a mistake with my order. They have refunded my shipping and I am happy now.<br><br>- Original review -<br>After 18 days the part finally arrived. The filter appears to have been sent directly from K&N, but I ordered on the 20th of June, yet the packing date that K&N Engineering Inc. shows is July 3rd.

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