KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber for Ford Expedition and F-150 4WD

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 your vehicle’s original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling with the KYB Excel-G front shock absorber. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, this gas-charged shock is engineered to restore the vehicle’s intended performance rather than alter its factory driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G components are produced using the same OE-quality standards and assembly processes. The twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The Excel-G is classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket), making it a preferred replacement choice for professional technicians and drivers seeking dependable factory-style performance.

The KYB Excel-G also features a strong, thick shock body and durable mounting brackets designed to minimize flex. This helps support proper suspension geometry and alignment under varying driving conditions. It is designed for front suspension applications on select four-wheel-drive Ford Expedition, F-150, and F-250 models. Verify vehicle year, model, drivetrain, and application details before installation.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Product line: Excel-G
• Part number: 344368
• Product type: Front shock absorber
• Construction: Twin-tube design
• Charge type: Nitrogen gas-charged
• Application: Automotive suspension replacement
• Position: Front

What’s Included

• One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber

Fitment includes select 1997–2002 Ford Expedition 4WD models, select 1997–2004 Ford F-150 4WD models, and select 1997–1998 Ford F-250 applications. Confirm exact fitment using the vehicle’s year, model, drivetrain, and suspension configuration.

Features:

• Original-equipment replacement design helps restore factory ride control, stability, handling, and responsiveness.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps maintain consistent damping performance and reduce aeration.
• OE-quality components and production standards support dependable performance and professional installation requirements.
• Strong, thick shock body and durable brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment.

Fitments:
1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
1997 Ford Expedition XLT
1997 Ford F-150 Base
1997 Ford F-150 Lariat
1997 Ford F-150 XL
1997 Ford F-150 XLT
1997 Ford F-250 Base
1997 Ford F-250 Lariat
1997 Ford F-250 XL
1997 Ford F-250 XLT
1997 Ford F-250 HD XL
1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT
1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
1998 Ford Expedition XLT
1998 Ford F-150 Base
1998 Ford F-150 Lariat
1998 Ford F-150 XL
1998 Ford F-150 XLT
1998 Ford F-250 Base
1998 Ford F-250 Lariat
1998 Ford F-250 XL
1998 Ford F-250 XLT
1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
1999 Ford Expedition XLT
1999 Ford F-150 Base
1999 Ford F-150 Lariat
1999 Ford F-150 Lightning
1999 Ford F-150 XL
1999 Ford F-150 XLT
1999 Ford F-250 Base
1999 Ford F-250 Lariat
1999 Ford F-250 XL
1999 Ford F-250 XLT
2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
2000 Ford Expedition XLT
2000 Ford F-150 Base
2000 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
2000 Ford F-150 Lariat
2000 Ford F-150 Lightning
2000 Ford F-150 XL
2000 Ford F-150 XLT
2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
2001 Ford Expedition XLT
2001 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
2001 Ford F-150 King Ranch
2001 Ford F-150 Lariat
2001 Ford F-150 Lightning
2001 Ford F-150 XL
2001 Ford F-150 XLT
2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
2002 Ford Expedition XLT
2002 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
2002 Ford F-150 King Ranch
2002 Ford F-150 Lariat
2002 Ford F-150 Lightning
2002 Ford F-150 XL
2002 Ford F-150 XLT
2003 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
2003 Ford F-150 King Ranch
2003 Ford F-150 Lariat
2003 Ford F-150 Lightning
2003 Ford F-150 XL
2003 Ford F-150 XLT
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage SVT Lightning
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XLT

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