KYB Excel-G Front Shock for Chevrolet Blazer and G-Series Van, Part Number 344068

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 and handling characteristics of your vehicle with the KYB Excel-G front shock, part number 344068. Designed as an original-equipment-quality replacement, this shock helps recover the stability, stopping response, lane-change control, and handling performance that can diminish as factory shocks wear.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same type of OE-focused manufacturing standards, quality components, and application-specific calibration. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The result is a dependable replacement that restores the vehicle’s intended performance rather than significantly changing its ride characteristics.

The KYB Excel-G features a strong, thick shock body and robust mounting components engineered to help minimize flex and support correct suspension alignment under changing driving conditions. It is a preferred choice among professional technicians for restoring factory-style suspension performance. This front shock is designed for select 2WD Chevrolet Blazer full-size models from 1969 through 1982 and Chevrolet G-Series 1-ton vans, subject to the vehicle’s exact application and suspension configuration.

What's Included: One KYB Excel-G front shock absorber, part number 344068. Confirm year, make, model, drivetrain, and suspension configuration before installation.

Fitment: Chevrolet Blazer, full-size, 2WD, 1969–1982; Chevrolet G-Series 1-ton van applications. Final fitment should be verified using the vehicle identification number and application details.

Features:

• Original-equipment-quality replacement designed to restore factory-style ride control, stability, handling, and stopping response
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction helps maintain consistent damping performance and reduce aeration
• Application-specific calibration restores the vehicle’s intended suspension characteristics without unnecessarily changing the ride
• Strong, thick shock body and robust brackets help minimize flex and support proper alignment under driving loads

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