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KYB 341493 Suspension Strut - Front

Brand KYB 341493
Position Front
Compressed Length 13.26
Extended Length 17.71
Lower Mount Type E3(100X128X10)
R-stop Y
Stroke Length 4.45
Upper Mount Type 10X1.25
Product line Excel-G
Fits Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC · 127 vehicles

OE replacement. Restores original ride control and handling.

Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged for consistent damping.

Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce oil and gas leakage.

Cross-references Chevrolet 20955486, Chevrolet 20955487 and Gabriel G51870 for the same application. See all 4.

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Suspension Struts are typically replaced in pairs, axle by axle.
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KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 341493 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control on full-size GM trucks and SUVs. It is an OE-style replacement for applications such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevrolet Tahoe.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OE replacement series, assembled on KYB production lines with OE-quality components and calibrated to return factory-designed handling rather than alter it. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube strut is a direct choice for drivers looking to bring back steering response, stability, and braking consistency.

Key Features

  • KYB recommended OE replacement shock and strut design
  • Restores designed control and handling for full-size GM truck and SUV applications
  • Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
  • Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
  • Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by maintaining suspension behavior as engineered
  • Heavy-duty strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
  • Part number 341493

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 341493 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement for front suspension service. It uses a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design with a compressed length of 13.26 inches, extended length of 17.71 inches, and 4.45 inches of stroke. Mounting details include a lower mount type E3(100X128X10) and upper mount type 10X1.25. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 39105) for the same application.

Compatible With 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; 2007-2014 GMC Yukon, front; 2008-2014 Cadillac Escalade, front; and other listed full-size GM applications with non-electronic suspension configurations. The KYB Excel-G line is a practical OE-style solution for drivers who want factory-like ride behavior from a replacement strut.

What It Helps Address

  • Excessive front-end bounce or float
  • Reduced steering response during lane changes
  • Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
  • Nose dive and body movement during braking and cornering
  • Noise or vibration from worn suspension components

Installation Notes

Verify fitment by year, make, model, and suspension package before ordering. This front strut is listed for vehicles without electronic adjustable suspension, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension, or police-package configurations where noted. KYB recommends replacing strut mounts, part number SM5530, to reduce noise and vibration, and using a KYB strut boot, part number SB129, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier to vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. That manufacturing approach supports consistent fit, damping control, and durability for front suspension service on Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac applications.

This part fits 127 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypePositionNotes
2014CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2014CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2014ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2014ChevroletTahoeLSRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2014ChevroletTahoeLTRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2014ChevroletTahoeLTZRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2014ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2014GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2014GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2014GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2013CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2013CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2013CadillacEscalade EXT——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2013ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2013ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2013ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2013ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2013ChevroletTahoeHybridRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2013ChevroletTahoeLSRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2013ChevroletTahoeLTRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2013ChevroletTahoeLTZRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2013ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2013GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2013GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2013GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2013GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2013GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2013GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2012CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2012CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2012CadillacEscalade EXT——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2012ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2012ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2012ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2012ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2012ChevroletTahoeHybridRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2012ChevroletTahoeLSRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2012ChevroletTahoeLTRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2012ChevroletTahoeLTZRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2012ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2012GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2012GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2012GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2012GMCYukon—AWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2012GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2012GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2012GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2011CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2011CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2011CadillacEscalade EXT——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2011ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2011ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2011ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2011ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2011ChevroletTahoeHybridRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2011ChevroletTahoeLSRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2011ChevroletTahoeLTRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2011ChevroletTahoeLTZRWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; ALL (Except Electronic and ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension); Excel-G
2011ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2011GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2011GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2011GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2011GMCYukon—AWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2011GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2011GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2011GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2010CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2010CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2010CadillacEscalade EXT——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2010ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2010ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2010ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2010ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2010ChevroletTahoe—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2010ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2010GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2010GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2010GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2010GMCYukon—AWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2010GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2010GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2010GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2009CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2009CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2009CadillacEscalade EXT——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2009ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2009ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2009ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2009ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2009ChevroletTahoe—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2009ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2009GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2009GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2009GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2009GMCYukon—AWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2009GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2009GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2009GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2008CadillacEscalade——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2008CadillacEscalade ESV——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2008CadillacEscalade EXT——FrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Adjustable Suspension); Excel-G
2008ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2008ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2008ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2008ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2008ChevroletTahoe—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2008ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2008GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2008GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2008GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2008GMCYukon—AWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2008GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2008GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2008GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2007ChevroletAvalanche——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
2007ChevroletSilverado 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2007ChevroletSilverado 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2007ChevroletSuburban 1500——FrontTwin Tube Replacement option without Electronic or Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.; Excel-G
2007ChevroletTahoe—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2007ChevroletTahoe—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2007GMCSierra 1500DenaliAWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Susp.); Excel-G
2007GMCSierra 1500—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2007GMCSierra 1500—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic Suspension); Excel-G
2007GMCYukon—AWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2007GMCYukon—4WDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2007GMCYukon—RWDFrontOptional Twin Tube Replacement; (Exc. Electronic, ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension and Police Package); Excel-G
2007GMCYukon XL 1500——FrontOptional replacement twin-tube shock absorber not suitable for electronic or premium smooth ride suspension.; Excel-G
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Chevrolet — 20955486Chevrolet — 20955487Gabriel — G51870Monroe Shocks & Struts — 39105