KYB 344043 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber

KYB Excel-G part number 344043 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change handling, and steering feel. It is an OE-style replacement for front suspension service on select Nissan and Chevrolet applications, including the Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pickup, Nissan D21, Nissan 720, and Chevrolet LUV.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA-style replacement range, produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines and calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than change them. For drivers searching for a KYB 344043 front shock absorber for Nissan Frontier or Nissan D21 front suspension repair, this part is built around factory-style control.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement shock for trucks
• Restores designed control, handling, and body motion management
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and steering response
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by maintaining suspension behavior as engineered
• Strong, thick strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G 344043 is engineered for front suspension use where original ride quality and control matter. Its twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design uses OE-quality components and factory-calibrated damping to help the vehicle respond predictably during braking, cornering, and lane changes. This makes it a practical choice for Nissan Frontier front shock replacement, Nissan Pickup front suspension service, and other listed applications where restoring factory behavior is the goal.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37073 and Gabriel G63909 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Loose or unstable front-end handling
• Longer stopping response caused by worn damping
• Poor steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact from weakened suspension control

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1998-2001 Nissan Frontier, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions; Excel-G
• Fits 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions; Excel-G
• Fits 1986-1994 Nissan D21, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions; Excel-G
• Fits 1981-1986 Nissan 720, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions; Excel-G
• Fits 1980-1982 Chevrolet LUV, front; replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer instructions; Excel-G
• Verify compressed length 8.07, extended length 12.4, stroke length 4.33, lower mount type E2(12X32), and upper mount type S1 before installation.
• Follow factory service procedures and inspect related suspension components during replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and the Excel-G line is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The 344043 is designed to match original damping characteristics for the listed Nissan and Chevrolet front applications.