FCS 341595 Shock Absorber - Front

Front Shock Absorber for Smooth Ride Suspension

FCS 341595 is a front suspension shock absorber for select Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs equipped with premium smooth ride suspension. It is built around a 10.28-inch compressed length, 15.16-inch extended length, and 4.88-inch stroke to match the travel requirements of the listed applications.

Use FCS 341595 when replacing a worn front shock on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL 1500 with ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension. This part number also applies to select Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans and 7300 GVW applications.

Key Features

• Front suspension shock absorber for listed Chevrolet and GMC applications
• Compressed length: 10.28 in.
• Extended length: 15.16 in.
• Stroke length: 4.88 in.
• Fits vehicles with Premium Smooth Ride Suspension where specified
• FCS part number 341595

Detailed Description

FCS 341595 is a direct-fit front shock absorber for a wide range of GM full-size vans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. Fitment includes 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 and GMC Savana 1500, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 with Premium Smooth Ride Suspension, and 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL 1500 equipped with ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and excluding Z55 Autoride Suspension. It also covers 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 and GMC Savana 2500 with 7300 GVW, plus 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon New Style models with Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and no Z55 Autoride Suspension. The FCS 341595 part number is a practical replacement choice when restoring front-end control and ride consistency on these applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn front shock absorber on GM vans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks
• Restoring front suspension damping on Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 1500 models
• Addressing excessive bounce or reduced ride control
• Correcting front-end instability over bumps and uneven pavement
• Maintaining ride quality on vehicles with Premium Smooth Ride Suspension

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s suspension code before ordering, especially ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and the exclusion of Z55 Autoride Suspension where noted. Confirm the front position, model year, and GVW or trim-specific notes against the fitment list before installation. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the original shock to ensure proper travel and mounting geometry.

Quality Assurance

FCS suspension components are cataloged for specific vehicle applications and dimensional fitment. Part number 341595 is listed for the front position on the vehicles shown above, with application notes that should be matched carefully to the original suspension setup.