KYB 344616 Shock Absorber - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Shock for Ford Trucks

The KYB Excel-G 344616 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling on select Ford trucks. It is an OE-style replacement for drivers who want factory-correct damping performance on a Ford F-150, Ford F-150 Heritage, or Ford F-250 with the listed rear applications.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for tire contact and steering response
• Strong strut body and bracket construction to help maintain alignment under load
• Dust cover included
• Made in USA

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G shocks and struts are built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and calibration focused on restoring the vehicle’s original performance characteristics rather than changing them. For trucks that rely on consistent rear suspension control, the 344616 is engineered to bring back predictable body motion, lane-change response, and braking stability. This part number is a direct-fit rear shock absorber for the specified Ford applications and is commonly searched as KYB 344616 for Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 rear suspension service.

Fitment

• Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, rear, Recommended OEM Replacement; w/ 7700 GVW Package; Excel-G
• Fits 2000-2003 Ford F-150, rear, Recommended OEM Replacement; w/ 7700 GVW Package; Excel-G
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford F-250, rear, Recommended OEM Replacement; (Less Than 8500GVW)(Exc. Rear Air Leveling); Excel-G

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps or dips
• Loose or unsettled handling during lane changes
• Reduced tire contact over uneven pavement
• Brake dive and unstable body motion under load
• Worn OE shock performance on high-mileage Ford trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear application details before ordering: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage with the 7700 GVW package, 2000-2003 Ford F-150 with the 7700 GVW package, or 1997-1999 Ford F-250 with less than 8500 GVW and without rear air leveling. This KYB 344616 uses an upper S1 mount and a lower E2 (14.1 x 39.6) mount, with compressed length 16.14, extended length 27.43, and stroke length 11.29. Compare the existing shock dimensions and mounting style before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and Excel-G is built to OE-calibrated standards on KYB manufacturing lines. The design uses OE-quality components and damping control intended to restore factory ride behavior on the listed Ford truck applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 37148) for the same application.