KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 343156 for AMC Ambassador, AMX, Concord and Mercury Cougar

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

Restore the original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling of your vehicle with the KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber, Part Number 343156. Designed for drivers who want dependable original-equipment-style performance, the Excel-G is engineered to restore the vehicle’s intended capabilities rather than alter its factory ride or handling characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same KYB OE assembly expertise, quality-focused components, and performance calibration principles. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping response and control during everyday driving. The unit is also a preferred choice among professional technicians seeking a reliable replacement for worn original equipment.

The KYB Excel-G features a robust strut body and mounting bracket engineered to help minimize flex and support proper alignment under changing driving conditions. This front shock absorber is designed for select classic AMC and Mercury applications, including the AMC Ambassador, AMC AMX, AMC Concord, and Mercury Cougar. Always verify the vehicle application and suspension configuration before installation.

Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 343156
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Position: Front
• Design: Twin-tube shock absorber
• Charge Type: Nitrogen gas-charged
• Part Type: Automotive shock absorber
• Application: Select AMC and Mercury vehicles

What's Included

• One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber

Fitment: Fits select 1970-1974 AMC Ambassador, 1970-1980 AMC AMX, 1978-1983 AMC Concord, and 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar applications. Confirm year, model, trim, and suspension configuration before ordering.

Features:

• Original-equipment-style performance: Designed to restore factory ride control, stability, handling, stopping response, and lane-change responsiveness.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design: Helps provide consistent damping performance and dependable control during everyday driving.
• OE-quality engineering: Produced using KYB manufacturing expertise and quality components developed for original-equipment applications.
• Strong strut body and bracket: Helps minimize flex and support proper alignment across changing road and driving conditions.

Fitments:
1960 Ford Falcon Base
1960 Ford Ranchero Base
1960 Mercury Comet Base
1961 Ford Falcon Base
1961 Ford Ranchero Base
1961 Mercury Comet Base
1961 Mercury Comet S-22
1962 Ford Falcon Base
1962 Ford Falcon Deluxe
1962 Ford Ranchero Base
1962 Mercury Comet Base
1962 Mercury Comet Custom
1962 Mercury Comet S-22
1963 Ford Falcon Base
1963 Ford Falcon Futura
1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
1963 Ford Ranchero Base
1963 Mercury Comet Base
1963 Mercury Comet Custom
1963 Mercury Comet S-22
1964 Ford Falcon Base
1964 Ford Falcon Futura
1964 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
1964 Ford Ranchero Base
1964 Mercury Comet 202
1964 Mercury Comet 404
1964 Mercury Comet Base
1965 Ford Falcon Base
1965 Ford Falcon Futura
1965 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
1965 Ford Ranchero Base
1965 Mercury Comet 202
1965 Mercury Comet 404
1965 Mercury Comet Base
1966 Ford Fairlane 500
1966 Ford Fairlane 500XL
1966 Ford Fairlane Base
1966 Ford Falcon Base
1966 Ford Falcon Futura
1966 Ford Ranchero Base
1966 Ford Ranchero Custom
1966 Mercury Comet Base
1967 Ford Fairlane 500
1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
1967 Ford Fairlane Base
1967 Ford Falcon Base
1967 Ford Falcon Futura
1967 Ford Ranchero 500
1967 Ford Ranchero 500 XL
1967 Ford Ranchero Base
1967 Mercury Comet Base
1968 Ford Fairlane 500
1968 Ford Fairlane Base
1968 Ford Falcon Base
1968 Ford Falcon Futura
1968 Ford Ranchero 500
1968 Ford Ranchero Base
1968 Ford Ranchero GT
1968 Ford Torino Base
1968 Ford Torino GT
1968 Mercury Comet Base
1968 Mercury Cyclone Base
1968 Mercury Montego Base
1968 Mercury Montego MX
1969 Ford Fairlane 500
1969 Ford Fairlane Base
1969 Ford Falcon Base
1969 Ford Falcon Futura
1969 Ford Ranchero 500
1969 Ford Ranchero Base
1969 Ford Ranchero GT
1969 Ford Torino Base
1969 Ford Torino Cobra
1969 Ford Torino GT
1969 Ford Torino Squire
1969 Mercury Comet Base
1969 Mercury Cyclone Base
1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ
1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
1969 Mercury Montego Base
1969 Mercury Montego MX
1970 American Motors Ambassador Base
1970 American Motors Ambassador DPL
1970 American Motors Ambassador SST
1970 American Motors AMX Base
1970 American Motors Gremlin Base
1970 American Motors Hornet Base
1970 American Motors Hornet SST
1970 American Motors Javelin Base
1970 American Motors Javelin SST
1970 American Motors Javelin SST Mark Donohue
1970 American Motors Javelin SST Trans Am
1970 American Motors Rebel Base
1970 American Motors Rebel SST
1970 American Motors Rebel The Machine
1970 Ford Fairlane 500
1970 Ford Falcon Base
1970 Ford Falcon Futura
1970 Ford Ranchero 500
1970 Ford Ranchero Base
1970 Ford Ranchero GT
1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
1970 Ford Torino Base
1970 Ford Torino Brougham
1970 Ford Torino Cobra
1970 Ford Torino GT
1970 Ford Torino Squire
1970 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet
1970 Mercury Cyclone Base
1970 Mercury Cyclone GT
1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
1970 Mercury Montego Base
1970 Mercury Montego MX
1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham
1970 Mercury Montego Villager
1971 American Motors Ambassador Brougham
1971 American Motors Ambassador DPL
1971 American Motors Ambassador SST
1971 American Motors Gremlin Base
1971 American Motors Hornet Base
1971 American Motors Hornet SC/360
1971 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1971 American Motors Hornet SST
1971 American Motors Javelin AMX
1971 American Motors Javelin Base
1971 American Motors Javelin SST
1971 American Motors Matador Base
1971 Ford Mustang Base
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
1971 Ford Mustang Grande
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1971 Ford Ranchero 500
1971 Ford Ranchero Base
1971 Ford Ranchero GT
1971 Ford Ranchero Squire
1971 Ford Torino 500
1971 Ford Torino Base
1971 Ford Torino Brougham
1971 Ford Torino Cobra
1971 Ford Torino GT
1971 Ford Torino Squire
1971 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet
1971 Mercury Cougar Base
1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1971 Mercury Cyclone Base
1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
1971 Mercury Montego Base
1971 Mercury Montego MX
1971 Mercury Montego MX Brougham
1971 Mercury Montego Villager
1972 American Motors Ambassador Brougham
1972 American Motors Ambassador SST
1972 American Motors Gremlin Base
1972 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1972 American Motors Hornet SST
1972 American Motors Javelin AMX
1972 American Motors Javelin Base
1972 American Motors Javelin SST
1972 American Motors Matador Base
1972 Ford Mustang Base
1972 Ford Mustang Boss 351
1972 Ford Mustang Grande
1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1972 Mercury Cougar Base
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1973 American Motors Ambassador Brougham
1973 American Motors Gremlin Base
1973 American Motors Hornet Base
1973 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1973 American Motors Javelin AMX
1973 American Motors Javelin Base
1973 American Motors Matador Base
1973 Ford Mustang Base
1973 Ford Mustang Grande
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1973 Mercury Cougar Base
1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7
1974 American Motors Ambassador Brougham
1974 American Motors Gremlin Base
1974 American Motors Hornet Base
1974 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1974 American Motors Javelin AMX
1974 American Motors Javelin Base
1974 American Motors Matador Base
1974 American Motors Matador Brougham
1974 American Motors Matador X
1975 American Motors Gremlin Base
1975 American Motors Hornet Base
1975 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1975 American Motors Matador Base
1976 American Motors Gremlin Base
1976 American Motors Gremlin Custom
1976 American Motors Hornet Base
1976 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1976 American Motors Matador Base
1977 American Motors Gremlin Base
1977 American Motors Gremlin Custom
1977 American Motors Hornet AMX
1977 American Motors Hornet Base
1977 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1977 American Motors Matador Base
1978 American Motors AMX Base
1978 American Motors Concord Base
1978 American Motors Gremlin Base
1978 American Motors Gremlin Custom
1978 American Motors Matador Base
1979 American Motors AMX Base
1979 American Motors Concord Base
1979 American Motors Concord DL
1979 American Motors Concord Limited
1979 American Motors Spirit Base
1980 American Motors AMX Base
1980 American Motors Concord Base
1980 American Motors Concord DL
1980 American Motors Concord Limited
1980 American Motors Eagle DL
1980 American Motors Eagle Limited
1980 American Motors Eagle Sport
1980 American Motors Spirit Base
1980 American Motors Spirit DL
1980 American Motors Spirit Limited
1981 American Motors Concord Base
1981 American Motors Concord DL
1981 American Motors Concord Limited
1981 American Motors Eagle Base
1981 American Motors Eagle DL Kammback
1981 American Motors Eagle DL SX4
1981 American Motors Eagle Kammback
1981 American Motors Eagle Limited
1981 American Motors Eagle SX4
1981 American Motors Spirit Base
1981 American Motors Spirit DL
1982 American Motors Concord Base
1982 American Motors Concord DL
1982 American Motors Concord Limited
1982 American Motors Eagle Base
1982 American Motors Eagle DL Kammback
1982 American Motors Eagle DL SX4
1982 American Motors Eagle Kammback
1982 American Motors Eagle Limited
1982 American Motors Eagle SX4
1982 American Motors Spirit Base
1982 American Motors Spirit DL
1983 American Motors Concord Base
1983 American Motors Concord DL
1983 American Motors Concord Limited
1983 American Motors Eagle Base
1983 American Motors Eagle DL SX4
1983 American Motors Eagle Limited
1983 American Motors Eagle SX4
1983 American Motors Spirit DL
1983 American Motors Spirit GT
1984 American Motors Eagle Base
1984 American Motors Eagle Limited
1985 American Motors Eagle Base
1985 American Motors Eagle Limited
1986 American Motors Eagle Base
1986 American Motors Eagle Limited
1987 American Motors Eagle Base
1987 American Motors Eagle Limited
1988 American Motors Eagle 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