FCS 341638 Shock Absorber - Front

Front Shock Absorber for Ram 1500

FCS 341638 is a front suspension shock absorber for select Dodge Ram 1500 applications. It is built around a 9.25-inch compressed length, 14.06-inch extended length, and 4.81-inch stroke to match the front suspension travel required on covered trucks.

Key Features

• Front suspension shock absorber for Dodge Ram 1500
• Compressed length: 9.25 inches
• Extended length: 14.06 inches
• Stroke length: 4.81 inches
• Fits 2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, front
• Fits 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, front, exc. Mega Cab
• FCS part number 341638 for application matching

Detailed Description

FCS 341638 is a suspension shock absorber for the front of select Dodge Ram 1500 trucks. The listed compressed length, extended length, and stroke length provide the dimensional reference needed when replacing a worn front shock on 2002-2005 Ram 1500 models and 2006-2008 Ram 1500 models, excluding Mega Cab applications. This part number, 341638, is a direct fitment reference for buyers searching for a front shock absorber for Dodge Ram 1500 2002-2008 applications.

FCS is the brand line identified for this part, and 341638 is the catalog reference used to match the correct front suspension shock absorber to the vehicle application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Front-end bounce or excessive body movement
• Reduced control over bumps and uneven pavement
• Noise from a worn or weak front shock absorber
• Uneven ride quality on a Dodge Ram 1500
• Loss of damping performance in the front suspension

Installation Notes

Verify front suspension fitment against the vehicle year, model, and cab configuration before installation. This part fits 2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, front, and fits 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, front, exc. Mega Cab. Confirm the compressed and extended length measurements match the original application before final assembly. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies cataloged suspension replacement parts identified by application and dimensional specifications. Part number 341638 is listed with exact length measurements to support accurate front shock absorber selection for the covered Dodge Ram 1500 models.