{"product_id":"kyb-gas-a-just-monotube-front-shock-absorber-kg54309-for-ford-explorer-and-mercury-mountaineer","title":"KYB Gas-a-Just Monotube Front Shock Absorber KG54309 for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer","description":"The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectronic safety systems depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. The KYB Gas-a-just helps keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KYB Gas-a-Just KG54309 is a high-pressure monotube front shock absorber designed to improve ride control, handling response, and suspension performance on select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications. Its monotube design separates the hydraulic oil and high-pressure nitrogen gas into two working chambers, helping the shock respond quickly to changing road and driving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe air-free hydraulic piston and valve area provides consistent responsiveness and control, while the floating piston and nitrogen gas chamber help reduce aeration-related fade. This allows the KYB Gas-a-Just to deliver a comfortable ride during normal driving while providing additional damping performance when cornering, braking, accelerating, or carrying heavier loads. The shock automatically adjusts to changing performance demands without requiring electronic controls or manual adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB engineered the Gas-a-Just KG54309 to support the suspension performance required by the vehicle manufacturer. Properly functioning shocks are also important to the operation of electronic safety systems, which depend on the suspension, brakes, and tires working as intended. This automotive replacement shock absorber is intended for front suspension applications and is sold individually. Verify vehicle year, model, suspension position, and application details before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Product Specifications and Technical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: KYB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: KG54309\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Monotube gas-charged shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Separate hydraulic and high-pressure nitrogen gas chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance Benefit: Helps resist fade caused by aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication Type: Automotive replacement suspension component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne KYB Gas-a-Just KG54309 front shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits select 1997-2001 Ford Explorer models, select 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport models, and select 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer models. Confirm exact fitment using the vehicle year, make, model, suspension position, and manufacturer application data before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube design: Provides quick damping response and consistent suspension control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-pressure nitrogen chamber: Helps reduce aeration and maintain performance during demanding driving conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic performance adjustment: Responds to changing road surfaces, cornering, braking, acceleration, and load conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic safety system support: Helps maintain suspension performance required for the vehicle's brakes, tires, and electronic safety systems.\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 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SX\u003cbr\u003e\n1998 Mazda B4000 SE\u003cbr\u003e\n1998 Mercury Mountaineer Base\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Explorer Limited\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Explorer Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Explorer XL\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Explorer XLS\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Explorer XLT\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Ranger EV\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Ranger XL\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Ford Ranger XLT\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Mazda B3000 SE\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Mazda B3000 Troy Lee\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Mazda B4000 SE\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Mercury Mountaineer Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer Limited\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer Postal\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer XL Fleet\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer XLS\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Explorer XLT\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Ranger EV\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Ranger XL\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Ford Ranger XLT\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 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