KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 344040 for Chevrolet Blazer and S-Series Pickup

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 344040. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube shock absorber is engineered to restore the vehicle’s factory performance rather than change its intended ride characteristics.

KYB supplies shock absorbers and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same type of OE-quality components and manufacturing standards used in KYB original-equipment assemblies. Its calibrated valving helps support consistent control and predictable handling, while the strong, thick shock body and mounting brackets help minimize flex and maintain proper alignment under changing road conditions. The Excel-G is also a preferred replacement choice among professional technicians.

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 344040
• Product Type: Front shock absorber
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction
• Performance Purpose: Restores original ride control and handling characteristics
• Installation Position: Front axle
• Application: Select Chevrolet Blazer, S10 Blazer, S10, and S-Series Pickup models
• Professional Use: OE-quality replacement suitable for technician-installed repairs

Fitment includes select 1983–2005 Chevrolet Blazer (S-Series), 1983–2005 Chevrolet S-Series Pickup models, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, and 1985–1989 GMC S15 Jimmy applications. Listed vehicle coverage includes select 1985 GMC S15 Jimmy; 1987–1989 Chevrolet S10 Blazer; 1991, 1997, and 1998 Chevrolet S10; 1999–2001 Chevrolet Blazer; and 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Verify the vehicle’s year, model, drivetrain, axle position, and original equipment configuration before ordering.

The box includes one KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, Part Number 344040. Installation hardware or additional components are included only if supplied by KYB with the packaged assembly.

Features:

• Restores original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change responsiveness, and handling
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design supports consistent damping performance
• OE-quality construction is calibrated to restore factory-designed vehicle behavior
• Strong, thick shock body and brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment

Fitments:
1982 Chevrolet S10 Base
1982 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1982 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1982 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1982 GMC S15 Base
1982 GMC S15 High Sierra
1982 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1982 GMC S15 Sierra Grande
1983 Chevrolet S10 Base
1983 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1983 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1983 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1983 GMC S15 Base
1983 GMC S15 Gypsy
1983 GMC S15 High Sierra
1983 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1983 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1983 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1983 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1984 Chevrolet S10 Base
1984 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1984 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1984 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1984 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1984 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1984 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1984 GMC S15 Base
1984 GMC S15 High Sierra
1984 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1984 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1984 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1984 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1985 Chevrolet S10 Base
1985 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1985 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1985 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1985 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1985 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1985 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1985 GMC S15 Base
1985 GMC S15 High Sierra
1985 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1985 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1985 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1985 GMC S15 Jimmy High Sierra
1985 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1986 Chevrolet S10 Base
1986 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1986 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1986 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1986 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1986 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1986 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1986 GMC S15 Base
1986 GMC S15 Gypsy
1986 GMC S15 High Sierra
1986 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1986 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1986 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1986 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1987 Chevrolet LLV Base
1987 Chevrolet S10 Base
1987 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1987 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1987 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer High Country
1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1987 GMC S15 Base
1987 GMC S15 EL
1987 GMC S15 Gypsy
1987 GMC S15 High Sierra
1987 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1987 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1987 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1987 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1988 Chevrolet LLV Base
1988 Chevrolet S10 Base
1988 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1988 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1988 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer High Country
1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1988 GMC S15 Base
1988 GMC S15 Gypsy
1988 GMC S15 High Sierra
1988 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1988 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1988 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1988 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1988 GMC S15 Jimmy Timberline
1989 Chevrolet LLV Base
1989 Chevrolet S10 Base
1989 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1989 Chevrolet S10 Sport
1989 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1989 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1989 Chevrolet S10 Blazer High Country
1989 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1989 GMC S15 Base
1989 GMC S15 High Sierra
1989 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1989 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1989 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1989 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1989 GMC S15 Jimmy Timberline
1990 Chevrolet LLV Base
1990 Chevrolet S10 Base
1990 Chevrolet S10 Durango
1990 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1990 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1990 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1990 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1990 GMC S15 Base
1990 GMC S15 High Sierra
1990 GMC S15 Sierra Classic
1990 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1990 GMC S15 Jimmy Gypsy
1990 GMC S15 Jimmy Sierra Classic
1991 Chevrolet LLV Base
1991 Chevrolet S10 Baja
1991 Chevrolet S10 Base
1991 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe LT
1991 GMC S15 Jimmy Base
1991 GMC S15 Jimmy SLE
1991 GMC S15 Jimmy SLS
1991 GMC S15 Jimmy SLT
1991 GMC Sonoma Base
1991 GMC Sonoma SLE
1992 Chevrolet LLV Base
1992 Chevrolet S10 Base
1992 Chevrolet S10 EL
1992 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe
1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport
1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe LT
1992 GMC Jimmy Base
1992 GMC Jimmy SLE
1992 GMC Jimmy SLT
1992 GMC Sonoma Base
1992 GMC Sonoma GT
1992 GMC Sonoma SLE
1993 Chevrolet LLV Base
1993 Chevrolet S10 Base
1993 Chevrolet S10 EL
1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe LT
1993 GMC Jimmy Base
1993 GMC Jimmy SLE
1993 GMC Jimmy SLS
1993 GMC Jimmy SLT
1993 GMC Sonoma Base
1993 GMC Sonoma SLE
1993 GMC Sonoma SLS
1994 Chevrolet LLV Base
1994 Chevrolet S10 Base
1994 Chevrolet S10 LS
1994 Chevrolet S10 SS
1994 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Base
1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer LT
1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe
1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe LT
1994 GMC Jimmy Base
1994 GMC Jimmy SLE
1994 GMC Jimmy SLS
1994 GMC Jimmy SLT
1994 GMC Sonoma SL
1994 GMC Sonoma SLE
1994 GMC Sonoma SLS
1995 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1995 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1995 Chevrolet LLV Base
1995 Chevrolet S10 Base
1995 Chevrolet S10 LS
1995 Chevrolet S10 SS
1995 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
1995 GMC Jimmy Base
1995 GMC Jimmy SL
1995 GMC Jimmy SLE
1995 GMC Jimmy SLS
1995 GMC Jimmy SLT
1995 GMC Sonoma SL
1995 GMC Sonoma SLE
1995 GMC Sonoma SLS
1996 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1996 Chevrolet S10 Base
1996 Chevrolet S10 LS
1996 Chevrolet S10 SS
1996 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
1996 GMC Jimmy Base
1996 GMC Jimmy SL
1996 GMC Jimmy SLE
1996 GMC Jimmy SLS
1996 GMC Jimmy SLT
1996 GMC Sonoma SL
1996 GMC Sonoma SLE
1996 GMC Sonoma SLS
1996 Isuzu Hombre S
1996 Isuzu Hombre XS
1997 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1997 Chevrolet S10 Base
1997 Chevrolet S10 LS
1997 Chevrolet S10 SS
1997 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
1997 GMC Jimmy SL
1997 GMC Jimmy SLE
1997 GMC Jimmy SLS
1997 GMC Jimmy SLT
1997 GMC Sonoma SL
1997 GMC Sonoma SLE
1997 GMC Sonoma SLS
1997 Isuzu Hombre S
1997 Isuzu Hombre XS
1998 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1998 Chevrolet S10 Base
1998 Chevrolet S10 LS
1998 Chevrolet S10 SS
1998 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
1998 GMC Jimmy Envoy
1998 GMC Jimmy SL
1998 GMC Jimmy SLE
1998 GMC Jimmy SLS
1998 GMC Jimmy SLT
1998 GMC Sonoma SL
1998 GMC Sonoma SLE
1998 GMC Sonoma SLS
1998 Isuzu Hombre S
1998 Isuzu Hombre XS
1999 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1999 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1999 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
1999 Chevrolet S10 Base
1999 Chevrolet S10 LS
1999 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme
1999 GMC Jimmy Envoy
1999 GMC Jimmy SL
1999 GMC Jimmy SLE
1999 GMC Jimmy SLS
1999 GMC Jimmy SLT
1999 GMC Sonoma SL
1999 GMC Sonoma SLE
1999 GMC Sonoma SLS
1999 Isuzu Hombre S
1999 Isuzu Hombre XS
2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS
2000 Chevrolet Blazer LT
2000 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
2000 Chevrolet S10 Base
2000 Chevrolet S10 LS
2000 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme
2000 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition
2000 GMC Jimmy Envoy
2000 GMC Jimmy SLE
2000 GMC Jimmy SLS
2000 GMC Jimmy SLT
2000 GMC Sonoma SL
2000 GMC Sonoma SLE
2000 GMC Sonoma SLS
2000 Isuzu Hombre S
2000 Isuzu Hombre XS
2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS
2001 Chevrolet Blazer LT
2001 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
2001 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
2001 Chevrolet S10 Base
2001 Chevrolet S10 LS
2001 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme
2001 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition
2001 GMC Jimmy SL
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE
2001 GMC Jimmy SLS
2001 GMC Jimmy SLT
2001 GMC Sonoma SL
2001 GMC Sonoma SLE
2001 GMC Sonoma SLS
2002 Chevrolet Blazer LS
2002 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
2002 Chevrolet S10 Base
2002 Chevrolet S10 LS
2002 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme
2002 GMC Sonoma SL
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS
2003 Chevrolet Blazer LS
2003 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
2003 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2
2003 Chevrolet S10 Base
2003 Chevrolet S10 LS
2003 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme
2003 GMC Sonoma SL
2003 GMC Sonoma SLS
2004 Chevrolet Blazer LS
2004 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
2004 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2
2005 Chevrolet Blazer Base
2005 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
2005 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2

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