KYB 344047 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber

The KYB Excel-G 344047 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control on select Dodge and Mitsubishi trucks. It is an OE-style replacement for front suspension service on vehicles such as the Dodge D50, Ram 50, Power Ram 50, and Mitsubishi Mighty Max.

KYB’s Excel-G line is calibrated to return factory handling characteristics rather than change them. Part number 344047 is made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components and is a direct-fit choice for front suspension repair on older compact pickup applications.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for trucks
• Restores designed control, stability, stopping response, lane-change response, and handling
• 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 helping the suspension perform as engineered
• Strong, thick strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment

Detailed Product Overview

The KYB Excel-G 344047 is engineered for front suspension use on 1979-1996 Dodge D50, 1983-1993 Dodge Ram 50, 1983-1986 Dodge Power Ram 50, and 1983-1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max models. It uses a twin-tube design with a compressed length of 8.86 inches, extended length of 13.98 inches, and 5.12 inches of stroke. Mounting configuration includes an E3 lower mount and S1 upper mount.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37097 and Gabriel G63950 for the same application. If you are searching for a front shock absorber for a Dodge Ram 50 or Mitsubishi Mighty Max, KYB 344047 is built to match the original suspension behavior these trucks were designed to deliver.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce after bumps
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Suspension noise or fluid leakage from a worn shock absorber

Installation Notes and Tips

Install as a front suspension shock absorber on the listed applications only. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions, and replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the service procedure specified for the vehicle. Verify mount style, compressed length, and extended length before installation on your Dodge D50, Ram 50, Power Ram 50, or Mitsubishi Mighty Max.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The 344047 is calibrated to restore original suspension performance for front-end ride control on the listed vehicles.