Help restore the designed control and handling of your GM van with the KYB Excel-G Gas Shock 344481, a front-position, nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension shock absorber. It installs as a direct-fit replacement on the 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003-2007 Chevrolet Express 2500, 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, and 2003-2007 GMC Savana 2500 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
KYB builds the Excel-G on the same OE assembly lines and with the same OE-quality components used for its new-vehicle production, calibrated to restore original designed performance rather than change it — earning it the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
- Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design: includes the quality components found in KYB's global OEM products.
- Vehicle-specific damping valves: hand-assembled in-house to manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement.
- Triple lip fluid seal: reduces the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
- Supports electronic safety systems: helps keep them performing as the vehicle manufacturer intended by maintaining suspension behavior.
Worn shocks may show up as excessive body movement, reduced stability during lane changes, longer stopping, or fluid seepage. Sold individually; replacing shocks as a matched pair is recommended for balanced ride control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the KYB 344481 fit?
It fits the 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003-2007 Chevrolet Express 2500, 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, and 2003-2007 GMC Savana 2500. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
Is this a front or rear shock?
The 344481 is cataloged as a front-position suspension shock absorber for the listed applications.
What type of shock is the Excel-G 344481?
It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock absorber built on KYB's OE assembly lines using OE-quality components, classified as OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket).
Should I replace shocks in pairs?
This listing is for one shock, sold individually. Replacing both sides as a matched pair is recommended for balanced, even ride control.
What are signs my shocks may need replacing?
Possible signs include excessive body movement, reduced stability during lane changes, longer stopping distances, or oil and gas seepage. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
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