KYB 341468 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 341468 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select Nissan Frontier, Xterra, and Pathfinder applications, with vehicle-specific damping calibrated for factory-like handling.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OE-focused product range, made on KYB assembly lines with OE-quality components and calibrated to return the suspension to its designed performance. For Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, and Nissan Pathfinder front suspension service, 341468 is a practical replacement when the goal is to recover control without changing the vehicle’s original character.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement strut for Asian SUVs and crossovers
• Restores designed control, handling, and lane-change response
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and body motion
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps maintain alignment under load
• R-stop included
• Compressed length: 11.02 in; extended length: 14.96 in; stroke length: 3.94 in
• Lower mount type: E2(14.2X42); upper mount type: 12X1.25

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 341468 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement for the front suspension on 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier, 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, and 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder. It is designed to restore the suspension behavior the vehicle was built with, including braking stability, steering feel, and electronic safety system performance that depends on proper suspension control. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 71103) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Loose steering feel or delayed response
• Nose dive during braking
• Body roll during lane changes and cornering
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control

Installation Notes

Fits 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier, front; 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, front; and 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, front. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number SM5698, to reduce noise and vibration. Verify mount type, dimensions, and vehicle application before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring factory performance and maintaining consistent damping characteristics for the listed Nissan applications.