What is the main purpose of the KYB Excel-G shocks and struts?

The primary goal of KYB Excel-G shocks and struts is to restore your vehicle's original handling, stability, and ride control capabilities. They are designed to bring the vehicle back to its factory-designed performance, not to alter it.

Why is the strut body strength important?

A strong and thick strut body, like the one featured in the KYB Excel-G, minimizes flex. This is crucial for maintaining proper vehicle alignment, which directly impacts handling and responsiveness during driving.

Are these shocks designed for a specific type of driving?

These shocks are calibrated to restore original factory performance, making them suitable for everyday driving and general use. They aim to replicate the ride and handling characteristics your vehicle had when it was new.

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 344066 - Dodge D100 D150 D2

Name: Gas Shock
Brand: KYB
Price: 42.24 USD
Availability: InStock

Gas Shock

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KYB Excel-G front shock absorber. Restores original handling and control for a wide range of Dodge trucks and vans.

Key Features

Fits a wide range of Dodge and Plymouth trucks and vans from 1971-2003.
KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions.
Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design restores original vehicle performance.
Built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using the same OE quality components.
Calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it.
OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.

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Product Details

KYB's Excel-G front shock absorber features a strong, thick strut body and bracket construction, which helps maintain proper vehicle alignment even under demanding conditions. This design choice is critical because it directly impacts how well your vehicle handles lane changes and maintains stability. These shocks are built on the same assembly lines as original equipment parts, using the same quality components, to bring your Dodge truck or van back to its designed performance capabilities. They are nitrogen gas-charged and use a twin-tube design, common in OE applications, ensuring a familiar and reliable ride.

When restoring the ride control, stability, and stopping power of your vehicle, choosing parts that bring it back to its original factory feel is key. The KYB Excel-G series is specifically calibrated to achieve this, rather than altering the vehicle's original handling characteristics. This makes them a popular choice for technicians looking to provide a dependable restoration of factory performance for a wide variety of Dodge and Plymouth trucks and vans from the 1970s through the early 2000s, including models like the D150, D250, and B-series vans.