KYB Suspension Shock Absorber P/N:3440174
Firm up a tired ride and restore original damping with the KYB shock absorber (MPN 345006), a nitrogen gas-charged front damper that installs as a KYB-recommended OEM replacement for the 1985-1991 Volkswagen Transporter and 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon. Part of the Excel-G line, this KYB gas shock absorber is built on the same OE assembly lines KYB supplies to new-vehicle manufacturers and is calibrated to restore the designed control and handling of your Volkswagen — earning the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
By restoring designed suspension performance, the Excel-G also helps keep electronic safety systems working as the manufacturer intended.
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Will this KYB shock absorber fit my Volkswagen?
It's a front-position replacement for the 1985-1991 Volkswagen Transporter and 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
What is the Excel-G design on this KYB gas shock absorber?
The Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube shock that uses the same OE-quality components as KYB's global OEM products, earning its OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
What does the triple lip fluid seal do?
It helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out of the shock, supporting consistent damping over time.
Is this a direct OEM replacement?
Yes. It's a KYB-recommended OEM replacement calibrated to restore the vehicle's original designed control and handling, not change it.
How does this KYB shock absorber price compare to premium options?
As an OEA Excel-G built on KYB's OE assembly lines, it delivers OE-level damping and components at an everyday replacement price point.
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.