KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber KYB344051 for 1983-1989 Ford Ranger 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 Ford Ranger’s original ride control, stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and handling with the KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, part number KYB344051. Designed for the most important performance purpose—restoring the vehicle’s original capabilities—the Excel-G is engineered to match the vehicle’s factory-designed driving characteristics rather than alter them.

KYB is a leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Excel-G components are produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and application-specific calibration. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber helps reduce aeration and maintain consistent damping performance during everyday driving. Its durable construction is designed to support dependable control and professional-level service results.

• Feature: Reinforced shock body and brackets help minimize flex and maintain proper alignment under changing driving conditions.
• Feature: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design supports consistent damping and improved ride control.
• Feature: OE-calibrated performance helps restore the vehicle’s original handling characteristics without changing the factory ride profile.
• Feature: Built with quality components on KYB OE assembly lines for dependable fit, function, and durability.

Product specifications and technical data:

• Brand: KYB
• Product line: Excel-G
• Part number: KYB344051
• Component type: Rear shock absorber
• Vehicle drive configuration: Four-wheel drive
• Design: Nitrogen gas-charged twin tube
• Installation position: Rear
• Application type: Automotive replacement component

What's included: One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber. Mounting hardware is included only if supplied by the manufacturer.

Fitment: Fits select 1983-1989 Ford Ranger four-wheel-drive models, including listed 1984, 1988, and 1989 applications. Verify the vehicle’s year, drivetrain, suspension configuration, and manufacturer application data before ordering.

Features:

• Reinforced shock body and brackets help minimize flex and maintain proper alignment under changing driving conditions.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design supports consistent damping and improved ride control.
• OE-calibrated performance helps restore the vehicle’s original handling characteristics without changing the factory ride profile.
• Built with quality components on KYB OE assembly lines for dependable fit, function, and durability.

Fitments:
1983 Ford Ranger Base
1983 Ford Ranger XL
1983 Ford Ranger XLS
1983 Ford Ranger XLT
1984 Ford Ranger S
1984 Ford Ranger XL
1984 Ford Ranger XLS
1984 Ford Ranger XLT
1985 Ford Ranger Base
1985 Ford Ranger XL
1985 Ford Ranger XLS
1985 Ford Ranger XLT
1986 Ford Ranger Base
1986 Ford Ranger S
1986 Ford Ranger STX
1986 Ford Ranger XL
1986 Ford Ranger XLT
1987 Ford Ranger Custom
1987 Ford Ranger S
1987 Ford Ranger STX
1987 Ford Ranger XLT
1988 Ford Ranger Custom
1988 Ford Ranger GT
1988 Ford Ranger S
1988 Ford Ranger STX
1988 Ford Ranger XLT
1989 Ford Ranger Custom
1989 Ford Ranger GT
1989 Ford Ranger S
1989 Ford Ranger STX
1989 Ford Ranger 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