KYB 343208 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 343208

The KYB Excel-G 343208 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control on select import trucks. It is calibrated to return factory-style handling, steering response, and body control for applications such as Nissan Pickup, Nissan D21, Nissan 720, and Isuzu Pickup front suspension service.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement shock absorber for import truck front suspension
• Made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components
• Vehicle-specific damping valves help manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included
• Lower mount type: E2 (12x32); upper mount type: S1
• Compressed length: 8.27 in; extended length: 12.4 in; stroke length: 4.13 in

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s Original Equipment for the Aftermarket line, focused on restoring the vehicle’s original suspension behavior rather than changing ride characteristics. For Nissan Pickup and Nissan D21 front suspension service, the KYB 343208 follows OE-style calibration and construction used by professional technicians for factory-correct ride control.

Detailed Description

KYB 343208 is a front suspension shock absorber for select 1980-1997 Nissan and Isuzu trucks. It is engineered to restore designed control and handling on vehicles that rely on the suspension, brakes, and tires working as the manufacturer intended. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37077 for the same application.

Compatible fitment includes Fits 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, front; Fits 1986-1994 Nissan D21, front; Fits 1980-1986 Nissan 720, front; and Fits 1987-1995 Isuzu Pickup, front. For 1986 Isuzu Pickup, front, the listing notes recommended OEM replacement from 8/86.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce after bumps
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Reduced body control during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Suspension performance loss that can affect electronic safety system operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. For the listed Nissan Pickup, Nissan D21, and Nissan 720 applications, replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as directed by the service procedure. Verify mount style, compressed length, extended length, and stroke before installation to confirm the correct front shock absorber for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is built on the same OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design includes a triple-lip fluid seal and a rigid body and bracket structure to support consistent suspension performance in daily driving conditions.