KYB 344074 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber

KYB Excel-G part number 344074 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control on select Dodge trucks. It is an OE-style replacement for front suspension service on Dodge Ramcharger, W100, W150, W200, W250, W300, and W350 applications.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement range, produced on the same assembly lines and with the same OE-quality components used for original equipment supply. For owners searching for a KYB 344074 front shock absorber for Dodge Ramcharger or Dodge W-series trucks, this part is calibrated to return factory-style handling rather than alter suspension behavior.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for domestic 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
• Strong, thick strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included

Product Line Details

Excel-G is KYB’s OE-focused shock and strut line for drivers who want factory-correct damping characteristics. It uses a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design and OE-quality components to help preserve the suspension behavior the vehicle was engineered with. This makes KYB Excel-G part number 344074 a practical choice for front suspension refresh work on older Dodge trucks where ride control and steering response matter.

Fitment

• Fits 1974-1993 Dodge Ramcharger, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1977-1993 Dodge W150, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1981-1993 Dodge W250, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1981-1993 Dodge W350, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1986-1989 Dodge W100, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1975-1977 Dodge W100, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1975-1980 Dodge W200, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G
• Fits 1975-1980 Dodge W300, front. Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 37045) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Reduced stability during braking or lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Suspension noise or poor ride control from aged shock components

Installation Notes

Install as a front suspension shock absorber on the listed Dodge Ramcharger and W-series truck applications. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions, and inspect related suspension components such as springs, mounts, and bushings before installation. The listed fitment notes specify replacement of the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer guidance.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier to vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is built on the same OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. Part number 344074 is engineered to restore original suspension performance characteristics for the specified Dodge truck applications.