KYB 341485 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Strut for Ram 1500

The KYB Excel-G 341485 is a front suspension strut for 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 models with standard suspension. Built to restore original ride control, it supports stable braking, lane-change response, and predictable handling on the Ram 1500 platform.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement shock and strut
• Fits 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, front
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for tire contact and steering response
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop included

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and calibration focused on restoring factory-designed performance rather than changing ride characteristics. For buyers searching for a KYB 341485 front strut or a KYB Excel-G replacement for a Dodge Ram 1500, this part follows the original equipment approach used by professional technicians.

Detailed Description

Part number 341485 is an Excel-G suspension strut engineered for the front of 2006, 2007, and 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with standard suspension. It is designed to return the vehicle’s original control characteristics, including body motion management, steering response, and braking stability. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71111 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven tire contact from worn damping control
• Reduced stability during lane changes and cornering

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 with standard suspension before ordering. The upper mount type is 12x1.25 and the lower mount type is special, so confirm the mounting configuration against the original part. KYB recommends replacing strut mounts, part number SM5531, to reduce noise and vibration during service. Part number 341485 is a front strut application only.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focuses on restoring original vehicle performance and supporting the operation of electronic safety systems by maintaining suspension behavior as the manufacturer intended.