KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber 344381 for Select Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles

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 344381. Designed as an OE replacement rather than a performance-altering upgrade, this shock absorber helps return your vehicle to its intended factory operating characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-quality manufacturing standards and components used in KYB original-equipment assemblies. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The Excel-G is classified as OEA, or Original Equipment for the Aftermarket, making it a preferred replacement choice for professional technicians.

• Strong, thick shock body and mounting brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment under changing driving conditions.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction promotes consistent control and damping performance.
• OE-calibrated valving is designed to restore original ride control without changing the vehicle's intended handling characteristics.
• Manufactured with quality components and production standards associated with KYB original-equipment assemblies.

This KYB Excel-G shock absorber is intended for select front suspension applications and fits certain 2002–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD models, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and Silverado 1500 models, and 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon XL 1500 models. Always verify the vehicle configuration, suspension position, drivetrain, and application catalog before ordering.

Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: 344381
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Component Type: Front shock absorber
• Design: Twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged
• Application: Automotive replacement suspension component
• Position: Front
• Units Per Package: One

What's Included

One KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber, Part Number 344381. Mounting hardware or supplementary components are included only if specified by the manufacturer.

Features:

• Strong, thick shock body and brackets help minimize flex and support correct alignment.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping performance.
• OE-calibrated valving restores the vehicle's original ride control and handling characteristics.
• Built with KYB OE-quality components and manufacturing standards for dependable replacement performance.

Fitments:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Base
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2000 GMC Yukon SLE
2000 GMC Yukon SLT
2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Base
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2001 GMC Yukon Denali
2001 GMC Yukon SLE
2001 GMC Yukon SLT
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 North Face
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 On Road Edition
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Base
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HT
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 WT
2002 GMC Yukon Denali
2002 GMC Yukon SLE
2002 GMC Yukon SLT
2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali
2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 North Face
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 On Road Edition
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 WBH
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Base
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT
2003 GMC Yukon Denali
2003 GMC Yukon SLE
2003 GMC Yukon SLT
2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali
2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Base
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 WT
2004 GMC Yukon Denali
2004 GMC Yukon SLE
2004 GMC Yukon SLT
2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali
2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LS
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Off-Road
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Base
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 WT
2005 GMC Yukon Denali
2005 GMC Yukon SLE
2005 GMC Yukon SLT
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LS
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Base
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 WT
2006 GMC Yukon Denali
2006 GMC Yukon SL
2006 GMC Yukon SLE
2006 GMC Yukon SLT
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SL
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Hybrid
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic SS
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic WT
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Classic LT
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic Denali
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic Hybrid
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SL
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SLE
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SLT
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic WT

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: false
Units Per Sku: 1