KYB 344400 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber

KYB Excel-G 344400 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control on select Ram and Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks. It is calibrated to return factory-style handling, steering response, and body control without changing the vehicle’s intended suspension behavior.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA-style replacement range, produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components. For Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 front suspension service, 344400 is a direct-fit replacement shock designed around the vehicle’s original performance targets.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for front suspension service
• Restores designed control and handling on Dodge Ram and Ram 2500/3500 applications
• 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 strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop internal rebound control is included

Product Details

Part number 344400 is engineered for front suspension use on 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011-2013 Ram 2500, and 2011-2012 Ram 3500. It is a suspension shock absorber with a compressed length of 10.43 inches, extended length of 16.14 inches, and stroke length of 5.71 inches. Mounting configuration includes an E3 lower mount and an S1 upper mount.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 34520 for the same application. If you are replacing worn front shocks on a Ram 2500 or Ram 3500, KYB 344400 is built to match the original suspension tuning and support consistent braking, lane change response, and electronic safety system performance.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce after bumps or dips
• Loose steering feel during lane changes
• Nose dive under braking
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Body movement that no longer matches factory suspension behavior

Installation Notes

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions and replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as specified for the vehicle. Verify front fitment, mount style, and dimensions before installation. This shock is intended for the listed Ram and Dodge Ram front applications only.

For service work on 2003-2013 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 front suspension systems, confirm the original part number and mounting configuration before ordering KYB 344400.

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. That OE-based manufacturing approach supports consistent fit, damping control, and suspension performance for the listed applications.