KYB Suspension Shock Absorber P/N:3440112
Help restore the ride control, stability, and handling of your classic GM car with the KYB shock absorber 343160, a nitrogen gas-charged Excel-G unit built as an OEM-style replacement. It installs as a direct-fit rear shock for the listed applications, including the 1980-1985 Buick Skylark, 1982-1996 Buick Century, 1980-1983 Chevrolet Citation and 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1982-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1982-1991 Pontiac 6000, and more — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
A preferred choice of many professional technicians, the KYB Excel-G is calibrated to restore your GM car's original designed performance, not change it. Sold individually; consider ordering two to replace both rear shocks as a matched pair.
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Does the KYB excel g shock absorber 343160 fit my Buick Century?
Yes — it's listed for the 1982-1996 Buick Century, along with other GM models. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact year and vehicle before ordering.
Is this a front or rear shock absorber?
This is a rear shock absorber. Shocks work best replaced in matched pairs, so consider ordering two for even ride control across the rear axle.
What type of design is the KYB gas shock absorber excel g?
It's a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock built on KYB's OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket).
What does this KYB gas shock absorber do?
It's designed to help restore the original designed control and handling of your GM car by managing tire contact, steering response, and body movement.
Where can I see the KYB shock absorber price?
The current price is shown on this product page. This listing covers a single rear shock absorber (MPN 343160).
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.