KYB341302 Excel-G Gas Shock

Great shocks

These shocks were a massive improvement over the shocks my truck had. If you are wanting a stiffer ride for your Ford Ranger Edge or 4X4, these will work great for most situations. I am not sure I would recommend them for extreme off road use like rock crawling, even though they may work. But for those who have a mix drive conditions like I do from rough roads, and old dirt roads that maybe badly washed out, as well as highway driving or city driving these will be a worth while upgrade to make.

I put these on a 2011 Ford Ranger. These replaced the local auto store branded shocks that were bouncing all over after a week.I drove this truck across country 1200+ miles through torrential rain and bumpy Louisiana roads with no issues. I use KYB on my Lexus also without any issues. These are fantastic shocks for the money at half the cost of crummy Ford brand shocks.

KYB Excel-G's are supposedly the "go to" brand for mechanics and car enthusiasts, and they are also recommended as OEM replacements by car manufacturers. These shocks are in between soft and firm in ride quality. I have used these a few times on 2nd gen Explorers. If you want a soft ride, go for the Monroe blue shocks...but those make handling and body roll pretty bad. If you like in between soft and firm, go for these KYB Excel G's....they handle decently but with a decent amount of body roll. Gabriel Pro Guards are firm and provide very good handling with limited body roll. KYB Gas A-Justs are very firm (to the point of where its uncomfortable) but provide the best handling with almost no body roll. It just depends on what you like.

Exact replacement in 2003 Ranger ride comfort restored

Bought these to replace OEM shocks on an 02 Ford Ranger. The original shock absorbers were 17 years old and shot, but I didn't realize what a cheap set of shock absorbers would do. These absorbers make every speed bump and crack in the pavement feel like a 10 foot drop onto concrete.Needless to say, I am ordering a new set from a better brand and throwing these in the trash. Would have preferred saving the money from these to put towards a better set, but you live and learn and cry about the lost money.

Easy to install. Bounce a little over bumps.

When it comes to quality vs finances, KYB is my answer!With a variety of tiers you can choose from you can pick the best shock or strut for your vehicle application.With a lot of information, videos, forums and reviews it further helps to alleviate any hesitation one might have.I own multiple vehicles and If OEM breaks they are my first choice.Installation was easy and enjoyable!2000 Ford Ranger XL "Trail Head" Edition w/Torsion Suspension

I’m a huge fan of KYB suspension components having used them on my last 3 vehicles. These are beefier than the Rancho shocks that had failed on my Ranger and fit perfectly just like I expected. The ride is so much better and safer now. I have 150 thousand kms on my last set of KYB components and they are still working great. I’ll be a KYB customer as long as I keep getting the excellent performance I’ve come to expect.

Replaced front shocks on my 2004 Ford Ranger with the KYB shocks and truck rides really smooth.