April 30, 2024
Rhonium – Car & Truck Style + Performance

Upgrade Your Suspension with Monroe Shocks & Struts

10 min read August 17, 2022 Jamie Erickson
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When choosing a manufacturer of suspension system upgrades, the professionalism and the respect the company has gained is the first thing you have to look at. Professionalism means that the company only uses high-quality materials and always hires the best engineers and designers to create their products. Respect means that all of the customers have been satisfied after purchasing the products from the company.

Monroe is the company that gained respect due to its professionalism and unique solutions that forever changed the Suspension Upgrades market. Monroe’s products are used by law enforcement and ambulances, heavy-duty trucks, and buses, they serve well in racing competitions, but also improve the driving experience in everyday cars. Each product is manufactured and tested by strict standards.

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How Much do Monroe Shocks and Struts Cost?

The company’s main focus is to provide all vehicle owners with high-quality products, while at the same time making them accessible and affordable. This means that the prices for Monroe’s shocks and struts depend on the class, the type, and the purpose. For example, upgrades for premium-class cars will cost more than the products for older, or just everyday vehicles. 

At the same time, these are all quality products. No matter if you’re buying a replacement part for your old vehicle, or an upgrade for your performance car, you will always get a high-quality product created from the best materials. The difference is only in functionality and the purpose of a specific product. 

Monroe manufactures products for:

  • Improving your driving experience in terms of controllability and performance.
  • Upgrades that improve performance during hauling, towing, and loading.
  • Long-mileage travels, and overall expanded time of service. 
  • Premium class vehicles that need to improve performance.
  • Off-road cars that require better stabilization and shock absorption.
  • Reliability in any situation, for customers who want to purchase one upgrade for many years.
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Monroe Suspension Upgrades for Prolonged Service

These products are designed with an extended lifetime for the purpose of long rides for vehicles that travel hundreds of miles every day. 

Roadmatic Strut Assembly by Monroe

Engineered in the best structural design for ultimate performance and long lifetime, Roadmatic Strut Assembly is a perfect choice if your car works multiple hours a day. This product is manufactured to meet OE product specifications, which means you’ll get an aftermarket part that significantly increases performance while staying in the requirements area. 

  • Roadmatic Strut Assembly has a fully integrated choice of design, which reduces the time and effort necessary for installation.
  • No spring compressor is required to properly install this model.
  • Significant upgrade in terms of handling thanks to an all-weather fluid and nitrogen gas charge.
  • You can purchase roadmatic Strut Assembly for different models of passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. 

Monro-Matic Plus: an Amazing Set of Shocks and Struts

If you’ve decided to upgrade your factory shock absorbers and struts, but need the new parts to meet OEM standards, Monro-Matic plus set is exactly what you need. After installing these shocks and struts on your vehicle, you’ll immediately notice how much smoother and more comfortable riding become. 

  • Nitrogen gas charge in the construction of these shock absorbers and struts creates an increase in controllability and grip with the road. 
  • Velocity Proportional Valving technology introduced in Monro-Matic Plus improves comfort and stabilization. 
  • The fluid seal is self-lubricating, which means retained gas and reduction in excessive friction.
  • Monro-Matic Plus Shocks and Struts are more reliable and strong than factory parts, which means less chance of premature wear.
  • Guide reinforced with bronze increases the durability of the product. 
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Upgrade Your Ride: OE Quality of Shocks and Struts

This category offers high-quality Monroe shocks and struts that replace your factory parts. Design to follow OEM standards, but built to exceed expectations, these aftermarket shocks and struts will significantly improve your vehicle’s performance, controllability, and comfort levels.

Quick-Strut Assembly by Monroe

This model offers quick installation features and a universal design that performs well in any kind of situation. Twice as strong coil springs will be a major level up from the factory parts while bending rods reduce the risk of cracking or fracturing in the situations where an impact happens.

  • Quick-strut rods can bend up to 15 millimeters, which provides more security to the strut assembly during impacts.
  • Each product is fitted and tested to every vehicle’s make and model for perfect compatibility and restoration of the factory characteristics.
  • Premium class upper strut mount is manufactured to provide maximum smoothness.
  • No noise, no vibrations due to the professional design.
  • Quick-strut assembly is coated for protection against rust and other deterioration caused by chemicals or moisture.
  • This is an all-USA product that doesn’t require a spring compressor for installation. 

OESPECTRUM Shocks and Struts by Monroe

This model combines every advantage of an aftermarket suspension upgrade: lower noise and vibration levels, increased smoothness, better controllability, and overall performance. OESPECTRUM is a versatile model compatible with everyday cars, trucks, and SUVs. 

  • Fluid seal features a self-lubricated design that significantly improves performance.
  • Rod valving adjusts to the terrain and driving condition, improving the stabilization.
  • All-weather fluid maximizes the OESPECTRUM resistance against extreme temperatures.
  • Piston with PTFE-banded design provides proper sealing between the pressure tube and the piston. 
  • Nitrogen gas charge positively affect the reduction of shock fade and aeration. 

Specialty Shocks and Struts

This model by Monroe is designed to be compatible with electronic suspension systems and hydraulic self-leveling. These shocks and struts are presented as a direct OE replacement, meaning you’ll get the same features but multiplied in performance thanks to Monroe’s high-quality engineering. 

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  • Specialty Shocks and Struts are designed to be a perfect fit that doesn’t require a complicated installation process.
  • Each product is rigorously tested before being put on sale.
  • This model is compatible with OE system monitoring, which means your suspension system light will function properly. 

Monroe Intelligent Suspension Ridesense

This suspension upgrade is a perfect choice for European vehicles that require upgrades compatible with electronic suspension systems. Monroe Intelligent shocks and struts are manufactured as a direct replacement for the OE fit and include CVSAe technology.

  • CVSAe technology allows changing the settings during the drive to correspond to the terrain and road conditions.
  • Intelligent Suspension Ridesense allows you to get the maximum performance from every driving style.
  • Each product is designed as a perfect fit for your specific vehicle model for quick and each installation. 
  • Quick electronic response makes the driving comfortable and smooth even if the conditions of the road change quickly. 
  • Protective coating makes the product immune to rust and other types of external deterioration. 

Reflex Shocks and Struts

If you are focused on purchasing suspension aftermarket upgrades that will increase performance, controllability, and driveability, Reflex Shocks and Struts by Monroe will be a perfect choice. Monroe states that this model is perfect for cars with a higher center of gravity.

  • ASD valving provides automatic adjustments to the changes of the terrain, absorbing any vibration, bumps, and shocks. 
  • High-quality parts used in Reflex provide durability in all areas of the product. Reflex shocks and struts are immune to rust and deterioration while also pretty strong to withstand the stress from everyday driving. 
  • This model provides reduced aeration thanks to nitrogen gas charging.

Shocks and Struts by Monroe for Severe Service

This category features suspension upgrades used by emergency vehicles, but they are also available for purchase to the customization enthusiasts that want to expand the performance of their cars. Severe Service shocks and struts by Monroe are designed for extreme conditions and long-time service.

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  • This model is perfect if your driving style requires heavy loads and heavy-duty, multiple abrupt stops, and high mileage.
  • Both shocks and struts are manufactured from top-class materials and designed to withstand the harshest stress, conditions, and environments.
  • Severe Service shocks and struts are designed for emergency, fleet, and heavy-working vehicles, this is the toughest product you can get from Monroe. 
  • Severe Service Shocks are built with nitrocarburized rods for heavy-duty service. Sintered iron pistons installed inside extend the lifetime to the maximum.
  • Severe Service Struts are designed with PTFE banding and coating for ultimate performance.

Monroe Shocks and Struts designed for Carrying Load

Designed for trucks and SUVs, Monroe Carrying Load shocks and struts provide high endurance, power, and stability. Each product is tested to meet the highest standard and safety for heavy duty.

Magnum Loaded Strut Assembly

This hard-working model provides maximum strength and durability for trucks, tow trucks, delivery, or fleet vehicles.

  • Magnum Loaded Strut Assembly is manufactured from the toughest materials with the usage of application-specific dampening technology. 
  • Coil springs are designed with variable rates to reduce sagging under heavy load.
  • The jounce bumper provides stabilizes harsh suspension movements.
  • Dirt and moisture won’t affect the product thanks to the protective dust boot. 
  • ASD or Monotube technology will be installed in the product depending on your vehicle.
  • PTFE protective coating makes Magnum Loaded Strut Assembly immune to deterioration.
  • OE all-weather fluid makes this product function perfectly in any condition. 

Shocks by Monroe with Load Adjusting Feature

This model is ideal for trucks and tow trucks that carry medium loads. It offers load adjusting that changes depending on the situation. These shock absorbers will stabilize the suspension and grant you comfort even in the most demanding situation. 

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  • Load Adjusting Shocks are designed for vehicles that occasionally haul various loads.
  • The calibrated spring offers a heavy gauge and the adjustable feature to make your car perform perfectly in any situation.
  • These shock absorbers reduce the vehicle sagging even when you load up to 1200 pounds of weight.
  • The overall design of the product extends the lifetime to the maximum.

Shocks with MAX-AIR Adjustment Technology

This model is designed for hard-working vehicles that usually tow or haul heavy loads. MAX-AIR Adjustment technology allows the driver to manually inflate or deflate the shock absorbers up to 150 PSI. 

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  • The ride height can be maintained even under approximately 1200 pounds of load. 
  • MAX-AIR can be connected to the factory system so that you can adjust the pressure from inside the vehicle.
  • Pistons and rods are manufactured in the best engineering choices for ultimate strength and performance.
  • Valving system is designed to provide the driver with the most comfortable ride.
  • Air sleeve is lubricated to provide that famous Monroe smoothness.

Gas Magnum Shocks by Monroe

These shock absorbers are created with an extended gas capacity for proper stabilization of trucks, vans, SUVs, and other working vehicles. Nitrocarburized rod with sintered iron piston works together to create the ultimate comfort for you.

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  • All the parts of Gas Magnum Shocks are designed for a lifetime service 
  • 2-in. reserve tube and the larger bore hold a much larger amount of oil, twice as much extending the service life.
  • Nitrogen gas charge provides perfect grip with the road.