{"product_id":"kyb-excel-g-front-shock-absorber-kyb341302-for-ford-explorer-and-mercury-mountaineer","title":"KYB Excel-G Front Shock Absorber KYB341302 for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer","description":"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.\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restore original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling with the KYB Excel-G front shock absorber. Part number KYB341302 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) replacement, helping return your vehicle to its designed performance without changing its factory driving characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and Excel-G products are built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The shock absorber is calibrated to restore the vehicle’s original capabilities and is a preferred choice among professional technicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps provide consistent damping and reliable ride control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e OE-calibrated performance is designed to restore original handling, stability, and responsiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, thick shock bodies and brackets help minimize flex and support correct wheel alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e OE-quality components and KYB manufacturing standards provide dependable replacement performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Product Specifications \u0026amp; Technical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e KYB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e KYB341302\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excel-G\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen gas-charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, part number KYB341302. Installation hardware is included only if supplied by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for select Ford Explorer applications from 1995 through 2001, including Explorer Sport applications from 2001 through 2003, and select Mercury Mountaineer applications from 1997 through 2001. Verify the vehicle’s year, model, drivetrain, suspension configuration, and position before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction helps provide consistent damping and reliable ride control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-calibrated performance is designed to restore original handling, stability, and responsiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, thick shock bodies and brackets help minimize flex and support correct wheel alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-quality components and KYB manufacturing standards provide dependable replacement performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFitments:\u003cbr\u003e\n1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer\u003cbr\u003e\n1995 Ford Explorer Expedition\u003cbr\u003e\n1995 Ford Explorer Limited\u003cbr\u003e\n1995 Ford Explorer Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n1995 Ford Explorer XL\u003cbr\u003e\n1995 Ford 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