KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber for Ford Mustang II, Ford Pinto, and Mercury Bobcat

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 classic Ford or Mercury vehicle with the KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, part number KYB343134. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, the Excel-G is engineered to restore the vehicle’s factory performance rather than alter its intended driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-quality standards, components, and engineering principles found in KYB original-equipment assemblies. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps maintain consistent damping performance while reducing aeration during operation. The result is dependable control and professional-grade performance for daily driving, restoration projects, and routine suspension service.

• Construction: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube shock absorber designed for consistent damping performance.
• OE-Engineered Performance: Calibrated to restore original vehicle capabilities without changing the factory ride and handling characteristics.
• Heavy-Duty Strut Body and Bracket Design: Strong, thick construction helps minimize flex and maintain correct alignment under varying driving conditions.
• Professional Technician Preference: KYB Excel-G replacement shocks use OE-quality components and manufacturing standards for dependable service.

Key Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: KYB343134
• Product Series: Excel-G
• Product Type: Front shock absorber
• Design: Twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged
• Application: Automotive suspension replacement
• Position: Front
• Quantity: One shock absorber

What's Included

One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber. Mounting hardware and accessories are included only if supplied by the manufacturer for this application.

Fitment: Fits select 1975–1978 Ford Mustang II, 1971–1980 Ford Pinto, and 1975–1978 Mercury Bobcat applications. Verify the vehicle year, model, suspension configuration, and application details before ordering.

Features:

• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design supports consistent damping performance.
• OE-engineered calibration restores original ride control, handling, and stability.
• Strong, thick shock body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and support proper alignment.
• Uses KYB OE-quality components and manufacturing standards preferred by professional technicians.

Fitments:
1971 Ford Pinto Base
1972 Ford Pinto Base
1973 Ford Pinto Base
1974 Ford Mustang II 2+2
1974 Ford Mustang II Base
1974 Ford Mustang II Ghia
1974 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
1974 Ford Pinto Base
1975 Ford Mustang II Base
1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
1975 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
1975 Ford Pinto Base
1975 Mercury Bobcat Base
1976 Ford Mustang II Base
1976 Ford Mustang II Ghia
1976 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
1976 Ford Pinto Base
1976 Ford Pinto Pony
1976 Ford Pinto Squire
1976 Mercury Bobcat MPG Runabout
1976 Mercury Bobcat Runabout
1976 Mercury Bobcat S Runabout
1976 Mercury Bobcat Villager
1977 Ford Mustang II Base
1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
1977 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
1977 Ford Pinto Base
1977 Ford Pinto Pony
1977 Ford Pinto Squire
1977 Mercury Bobcat Base
1977 Mercury Bobcat Runabout
1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager
1978 Ford Mustang II Base
1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia
1978 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
1978 Ford Pinto Base
1978 Ford Pinto Pony
1978 Ford Pinto Squire
1978 Mercury Bobcat Base
1978 Mercury Bobcat Runabout
1978 Mercury Bobcat Villager
1979 Ford Pinto Base
1979 Ford Pinto Pony
1979 Ford Pinto Squire
1979 Mercury Bobcat Base
1979 Mercury Bobcat Runabout
1979 Mercury Bobcat Villager
1980 Ford Pinto Base
1980 Ford Pinto Pony
1980 Ford Pinto Squire
1980 Mercury Bobcat Base
1980 Mercury Bobcat Runabout
1980 Mercury Bobcat Villager

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