KYB 346600 front shock absorber for the 2011-2017 Ram 4500 and other vehicles manages tire contact, steering response and body movement. It is calibrated to restore the original, designed ride control and handling.
- KYB Excel-G line with a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- Vehicle-specific damping valves, hand assembled in-house
- Triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
- Dust cover included
- Helps keep electronic safety systems performing as designed
Quick facts
- Part: KYB 346600 shock absorber
- Also called: gas shock
- Fits: 2011-2017 Ram 4500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Condition: New
A bouncy ride, nose dive under braking or oil on the shock body can mean a shock is worn. Worn springs, bushings or tires give similar complaints, so look the front end over with the engine off for leaks and damage before you choose parts.
Fits
It fits the 2011-2017 Ram 4500, the 2011-2017 Ram 5500 and the 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500, among many vehicles. A 2011-2017 Ram 4500 takes two. This listing is one shock, and its partner on the front axle is normally replaced in the same visit. It is an OEM replacement shock for heavy duty trucks and commercial vehicles. If your truck is not one of these, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Compressed length: 14.71 in
- Extended length: 22.76 in
- Upper mount type: S1(1/2)
- Lower mount type: E2(14.5x42.6)
Build and materials
- Type: nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube
- Dust cover: included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One shock absorber with its dust cover. A bump stop is not included.
Interchange: 52014061AA · 65164
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this KYB shock absorber fit the 2011-2017 Ram 5500?
Yes. KYB 346600 is a front shock absorber for the 2011-2017 Ram 5500, and the 2011-2017 Ram 4500 and 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 take it too. You can look up other trucks in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is the KYB Excel-G shock absorber gas-charged?
Yes. The Excel-G line is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design, and KYB 346600 adds a triple lip fluid seal to cut the chance of oil or gas leaking out.
How long is this KYB gas shock absorber?
This front shock measures 14.71 inches compressed and 22.76 inches extended, with an S1(1/2) upper mount and an E2(14.5x42.6) lower mount.
Does the KYB 346600 shock absorber come with a dust cover or bump stop?
It comes with a dust cover. A bump stop is not included, and the listing is for one shock absorber.
Does KYB 346600 replace part number 52014061AA?
Yes. 52014061AA is one of the numbers this front shock absorber replaces.
