1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Shock Absorber - Front KYB

  • Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers:
5801, 69600

Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position Drive Type
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Front RWD
Brand KYB
Part # 343127
Condition New

KYB

  • Gas Shock
  • Recommended OEM Replacement
  • Excel-G
  • KYB produces an array of suspension ride control, hydraulic, and electronic products for use as original equipment and aftermarket replacement auto parts in cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, aircraft, industrial and agricultural applications, and more.
    If you are looking to restore your vehicle's original feel of handling and control then you're looking for KYB's GR-2 Twin-Tube shocks and struts. But if you prefer more performance by increasing handling and steering control then you'll want to upgrade to KYB Gas-a-Just monotube shock or a KYB MonoMax monotube shock. If you want the ability to tune your shocks to match different driving preferences, you want KYB AGX manually adjustable shocks, struts, and cartridges.

    KYB Corporation produces a variety of ride control, hydraulic, and electronic products for use as original equipment and replacement parts in automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, specialty vehicles, buses, aircraft, railroad cars, industrial applications, agricultural applications, and civil engineering projects.

    KYB produces an array of suspension ride control, hydraulic, and electronic products for use as original equipment and aftermarket replacement auto parts in cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, aircraft, industrial and agricultural applications, and more.
    If you are looking to restore your vehicle's original feel of handling and control then you're looking for KYB's GR-2 Twin-Tube shocks and struts. But if you prefer more performance by increasing handling and steering control then you'll want to upgrade to KYB Gas-a-Just monotube shock or a KYB MonoMax monotube shock. If you want the ability to tune your shocks to match different driving preferences, you want KYB AGX manually adjustable shocks, struts, and cartridges.

    General

    Feature and Benefit 5
    Made In Usa
    Feature and Benefit 4
    Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-house Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
    Feature and Benefit 7
    Kyb Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
    Upper Mount Type
    S1
    Feature and Benefit 6
    Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The Kyb Excel-g Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
    Compressed Length
    8.66
    Dust Cover Included
    N
    Feature and Benefit 1
    Kyb Recommended Oem Replacement Shock For Classic, Domestic Cars
    B-stop
    N
    Feature and Benefit 3
    The Kyb Excel-g Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
    Feature and Benefit 2
    The Kyb Excel-g Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
    Lower Mount Type
    E3(46.1x82x0)
    R-stop
    N
    Extended Length
    13.58
    Stroke Length
    4.92

    Packaging

    bar code
    781552431275
    package quantity
    1
    length
    20.75 in
    width
    3.50 in
    height
    2.13 in
    weight
    2.67 lb
    Information on technical characteristics, the delivery set, the country of manufacture and the appearance of the goods is for reference only and is based on the latest information available at the time of publication.

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