Are Monroe shocks good shocks?
Monroe is a good quality replacement strut assembly. These parts are slightly longer than the originals because the bottom of the strut on these is slightly rounded whereas the oem are flat. This rounding makes them about 1/2″ longer.
Are Monroe Reflex shocks any good?
The ride is pretty good, not quite as smooth as it was before. These are a bit stiffer and don’t handle turns as well, but when truck has a load or when towing a trailer it doesn’t squat as much either. So I gave up smooth ride and unloaded handling for better towing and hauling.
Are Monroe shocks made in China?
The majority of Monroe shocks & struts are made at its Paragould, AR, manufacturing plant. The plant’s 1,200 team members are committed to continually improving and refining the manufacturing process to produce the high-quality shocks & struts that Monroe is known for.
How do you determine shock size?
The most accurate method for shock measurement:
- Measure the eye to eye length.
- Attach a shock pump and slowly remove all the air from the shock.
- Compress the shock fully and measure the eye to eye length again.
- Subtract this measurement from the initial eye to eye length to find the usable stroke. (ie. 185 – 132.5 = 52.5)
Do you need an alignment after replacing shocks?
In general, you don’t need an alignment done after replacing shocks on a vehicle with the older style front suspension typically found on rear wheel drive vehicles. Replacing those shocks has nothing to do with the alignment whatsoever unless the spring has lost some of it’s tension.
Where are Monroe shocks manufactured?
Paragould, AR
The majority of Monroe shocks & struts are made at its Paragould, AR, manufacturing plant. The plant’s 1,200 team members are committed to continually improving and refining the manufacturing process to produce the high-quality shocks & struts that Monroe is known for.
Who started Monroe shocks?
August F. Meyer
100+ Years of Excellence. Founded in 1916 in Monroe, Mich., by mechanic and entrepreneur August F. Meyer, the business that eventually became Monroe Auto Equipment Company initially manufactured tire pumps for the owners of early automobiles.