KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 343146 for Select Mercury Cougar, Bricklin SV-1, Ford Maverick and Mustang Applications

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions

Brief Description: Restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change performance, and handling with the KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber, Part Number 343146. Designed as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) replacement, this shock absorber is engineered to return compatible vehicles to their intended factory performance rather than alter the original ride characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G components are produced using the same quality-focused manufacturing standards and OE-quality components found in KYB original equipment products. The nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and supports consistent damping performance during everyday driving and changing road conditions.

• Feature: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps provide consistent ride control and responsive handling.
• Feature: OE-calibrated damping is designed to restore original vehicle performance without changing the factory ride balance.
• Feature: Strong, thick shock bodies and brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment under driving loads.
• Feature: KYB Excel-G quality is trusted by professional technicians for dependable replacement performance.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 343146
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Component Type: Front shock absorber
• Design: Twin-tube
• Charging Method: Nitrogen gas-charged
• Application Type: Automotive replacement suspension component
• Installation Position: Front axle

What's Included: One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, Part Number 343146. Verify vehicle-specific application details and installation requirements before ordering.

Fitment: Listed applications include select 1967-1970 Mercury Cougar models, 1974-1976 Bricklin SV-1 models, 1969-1977 Ford Maverick models, and Ford Mustang I applications. Confirm exact year, model, trim, and suspension configuration for proper fitment.

Features:

• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps provide consistent ride control and responsive handling.
• OE-calibrated damping is designed to restore original vehicle performance without changing the factory ride balance.
• Strong, thick shock bodies and brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment under driving loads.
• KYB Excel-G quality is trusted by professional technicians for dependable replacement performance.

Fitments:
1964 Ford Mustang Base
1965 Ford Mustang Base
1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350
1966 Ford Mustang Base
1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350
1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350H
1967 Ford Mustang Base
1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350
1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500
1967 Mercury Cougar Base
1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1968 Ford Mustang Base
1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350
1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500
1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500KR
1968 Mercury Cougar Base
1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1969 Ford Mustang Base
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350
1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500
1969 Mercury Cougar Base
1969 Mercury Cougar Boss 302
1969 Mercury Cougar Boss 429
1969 Mercury Cougar Cobra Jet
1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1970 Ford Maverick Base
1970 Ford Mustang Base
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
1970 Ford Mustang Grande
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350
1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500
1970 Mercury Cougar Base
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 429
1970 Mercury Cougar Cobra Jet
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1971 Ford Maverick Base
1971 Mercury Comet Base
1972 Ford Maverick Base
1972 Mercury Comet Base
1973 Ford Maverick Base
1973 Mercury Comet Base
1974 Bricklin SV-1 Base
1974 Ford Maverick Base
1974 Mercury Comet Base
1975 Bricklin SV-1 Base
1975 Ford Maverick Base
1975 Ford Maverick Grabber
1975 Mercury Comet Base
1976 Bricklin SV-1 Base
1976 Ford Maverick Base
1976 Ford Maverick Grabber
1976 Mercury Comet Base
1977 Ford Maverick Base
1977 Ford Maverick Grabber
1977 Mercury Comet Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1