KYB 346600 Suspension Shock Absorber - Front

KYB Excel-G Shock Absorber for Heavy Duty Use

The KYB Excel-G 346600 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber built to restore original ride control, stability, and handling. It is an OE-style replacement made on KYB assembly lines with OE-quality components, making it a practical choice for drivers and technicians servicing Dodge truck and commercial vehicle applications.

For buyers searching for a KYB Excel-G shock absorber 346600 for Dodge replacement suspension parts, this unit is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than change the ride feel. It is also a common cross-reference with Monroe Shocks & Struts 65164 for the same application.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement shock for heavy duty trucks and commercial vehicles
• Restores designed control, handling, lane-change response, and body motion management
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and steering response
• Strong, thick strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Dust cover included
• Made in USA

Product Details

The KYB Excel-G line is built for drivers who want OE-level damping performance in a replacement shock absorber. Part number 346600 uses a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design and is engineered to match the vehicle’s original suspension behavior. That makes it a strong fit for Dodge truck and commercial vehicle suspension repair where consistent ride control, braking stability, and steering response matter.

As part of the Excel-G product line, this shock absorber is assembled with the same focus KYB uses for original equipment supply. The result is a suspension component that supports proper tire contact and helps keep electronic safety systems operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. Search terms such as KYB 346600, Excel-G shock absorber, and Dodge suspension shock absorber all point to this OE-replacement application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps or dips
• Loose or unstable handling during lane changes
• Reduced steering response from worn damping
• Uneven tire contact caused by weak suspension control
• Oil seepage or gas loss from an aging shock absorber

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, extended length, and mount style before installation: compressed length 14.71, extended length 22.76, lower mount E2(14.5X42.6), upper mount S1(1/2). Confirm the vehicle’s suspension configuration and compare the original shock absorber to KYB 346600 before replacement. After installation, inspect related suspension components and perform an alignment check if the vehicle service procedure calls for it.

For fitment-based searches, this part is used on Dodge truck and commercial vehicle applications where the original shock absorber specification matches the listed mount and length dimensions. It is a direct OE-style replacement for technicians looking for a KYB Excel-G shock absorber for Dodge suspension service.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE shock and strut supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring original vehicle performance, with damping calibration intended to match factory ride control characteristics.