KYB 345022 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock for Land Cruiser

The KYB Excel-G 345022 is a front suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control on select Toyota Land Cruiser models. It is an OE-style replacement for torsion bar front suspension applications, with vehicle-specific valving and OE-quality construction.

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G shocks and struts are calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed handling balance rather than alter it. This line uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design and is assembled on KYB OE production lines with components selected to match original equipment performance.

Key Features

• Fits 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, front, recommended OEM replacement for torsion bar front suspension from 1/98
• Fits 1999-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser, front, recommended OEM replacement for torsion bar front suspension
• Compressed length: 11.02 in; extended length: 16.93 in; stroke length: 5.91 in
• Lower mount type: E2(14X40); upper mount type: S1(14MM)
• Dust cover included for added protection
• 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

Detailed Description

KYB 345022 is engineered for Toyota Land Cruiser front suspension service where restoring factory ride control matters. The Excel-G design focuses on damping consistency, stability during lane changes, braking response, and predictable handling. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37183 for the same application.

For shoppers searching for a front shock absorber for 1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser torsion bar suspension, KYB Excel-G 345022 provides an OE-style solution that matches the vehicle’s original suspension tuning. It is also a practical choice when replacing a worn front shock on a Toyota Land Cruiser and you want factory-like control without changing the ride character.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce after bumps
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Nose dive during braking
• Body roll in turns and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify torsion bar front suspension fitment before ordering. Confirm the upper and lower mount types, compressed length, and extended length against the original part to ensure correct installation on the Toyota Land Cruiser front suspension. Inspect related suspension components, including bushings and mounting points, before replacing the shock absorber.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and Excel-G is built on the same production lines using OE-quality components. The design is intended to restore original suspension performance for confirmed applications such as the 1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser, front.