KYB 345080 Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber for Ford Super Duty

The KYB Excel-G 345080 is a front suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on select Ford trucks and vans. It is a recommended OE replacement for heavy-duty Ford applications, including Ford E-350 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty, and F-350 Super Duty models.

Key Features

• KYB Excel-G OEA replacement shock for OE-style ride control
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for consistent damping
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves for tire contact and body control
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket construction helps limit flex and maintain alignment
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension behavior

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is engineered on the same OE assembly lines used for original equipment supply. The goal is not to change the vehicle’s feel, but to return the suspension to its designed performance characteristics with OE-quality components and calibration.

Detailed Description

Part number 345080 is a front suspension shock absorber with a compressed length of 10.04 inches, extended length of 14.96 inches, and 4.92 inches of stroke. It uses an E1 lower mount and an S1 (12 mm) upper mount, with an R-stop included. This KYB Excel-G shock absorber is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for Ford Super Duty front suspension applications where restoring control, braking stability, lane-change response, and handling is the priority. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 65168 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Unstable braking feel caused by worn damping
• Uneven tire contact from weak shock control
• Suspension movement that no longer matches factory behavior

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2022-2026 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front, recommended OEM replacement; Excel-G.
• Fits 2023-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, recommended OEM replacement; Excel-G.
• Fits 2021-2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front, recommended OEM replacement; Excel-G.
• Fits 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, w/o Off Road Suspension; Excel-G.
• Fits 2021 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front, OEM replacement recommended, excluding motorhome chassis; Excel-G.
• Fits 2008-2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front, OEM replacement recommended, excluding motorhome chassis; Excel-G.
• Fits 2017-2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, recommended OEM replacement; except Off Road Suspension; Excel-G.
• Fits 2008-2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G.
• Fits 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, recommended OEM replacement; w/o Off Road Suspension; Excel-G.
• Fits 2008-2014 Ford E-150, front, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G.
• Fits 2008-2014 Ford E-250, front, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G.
• Fits 2008-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions; Excel-G.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is built to OE-quality standards on KYB production lines. For Ford E-350 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty, and F-350 Super Duty front suspension service, part number 345080 is engineered to restore factory-style control and handling.