KYB 3440174 Suspension Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber

The KYB Excel-G 3440174 is a front suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change handling, and overall vehicle balance. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components.

Compatible with 2016-2024 Chevrolet Express 2500, front and 2016-2024 Chevrolet Express 3500, front, as well as 2016-2024 GMC Savana 2500, front and 2016-2024 GMC Savana 3500, front.

Key Features

• Part number: 3440174
• KYB Excel-G OEA-style replacement for original ride characteristics
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber design
• Built with OE-quality components on KYB OE assembly lines
• Compressed length: 9.33 in; extended length: 14.29 in; stroke length: 4.96 in
• Lower mount type: E3 (51.6x87x15)
• Upper mount type: S1 (10MM)
• Dust cover included

Product Details

The KYB Excel-G line is focused on restoring factory-calibrated suspension performance rather than changing the vehicle’s ride character. For Chevrolet Express 2500 and Chevrolet Express 3500 front suspension service, as well as GMC Savana 2500 and GMC Savana 3500 front applications, this shock absorber is engineered to match original designed behavior and support predictable control under load, braking, and directional changes. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce after bumps
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Nose dive under braking
• Loose or unstable ride feel on worn suspension
• Uneven control from a fatigued front shock absorber

Installation Notes

Verify mount style, compressed length, extended length, and stroke length before installation. Confirm front-position application on the vehicle and compare the existing shock absorber to the listed dimensions and mount types. Professional installation is recommended for proper suspension service and alignment checks after replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and Excel-G is produced using the same manufacturing approach and OE-quality components used for original equipment applications. The part is calibrated to restore original performance characteristics for the listed Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana front applications.