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Monroe Shocks & Struts

Ride control since 1916 — OE supplier to Ford, GM, Toyota. Shop the full Monroe catalog for your exact year, make and model.

8,245 Monroe partsIn stock, ready to ship
4.3 out of 5From 71 verified reviews
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The brand

Why Monroe

Monroe has been helping the world ride safely for over a century - the brand invented much of modern ride control after its 1916 founding in Monroe, Michigan, and today anchors Tenneco's DRiV aftermarket group. Monroe pioneered the Quick-Strut, the first complete, ready-to-install strut assembly combining strut, spring, and mount in one unit, and its OESpectrum, Reflex, Sensa-Trac, and Gas-Magnum lines are engineered to restore original ride, handling, and control on cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Qualifying Monroe shocks and struts carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty that covers not just defects but wear-out, for as long as you own your vehicle.

Monroe at a glance
Founded1916
Parts we stock8,245
Customer rating4.3 / 5
WarrantyDRiV Limited Lifetime Warranty
Parent companyTenneco Inc.
Fitment verified before checkoutShips from US warehouses30-day return policy
Product lines

Which Monroe line do you need?

Pick by how the vehicle is used, not by price alone.

Most popular

OESpectrum

Monroe's OE-matched line, valved to the same specs the factory used. It restores original ride height, braking stability and steering feel rather than trying to improve on them. The choice when a customer says "make it drive like it did new."

Best forDaily-driven cars and crossovers past 60k miles
Easiest install

Quick-Strut

A complete corner in one box: strut, coil spring, upper mount and bearing plate, pre-assembled and pre-torqued. Removes the spring compressor from the job entirely, which is why it is the line most DIY installers pick for a front strut replacement.

Best forDIY front strut jobs and sagging springs
Trucks & towing

Reflex

Reflex uses an impact-sensing valve that firms up under load and softens over small bumps. On a loaded pickup or a tall SUV it noticeably reduces body roll and shortens the settle after a dip, without turning the ride harsh when the bed is empty.

Best forHalf-ton trucks, SUVs, trailer and payload use
Budget

Monro-Matic Plus

The entry point into the Monroe range — a twin-tube damper with all-weather fluid and Monroe's fitment coverage, at the lowest price per corner. Right for older, higher-mileage vehicles where the goal is safe, controlled damping rather than a factory-fresh feel.

Best forOlder, high-mileage vehicles on a tight budget
Head to head

Monroe vs KYB: which should you buy?

An honest, factual side by side of Monroe and KYB so you can pick on feel, fit and price rather than marketing.

MonroeKYB
OE supplierYes — Ford, GM, ToyotaYes — many Japanese OEMs
Valving & feelOE-matched, softer & more compliantExcel-G firmer & sportier
Install convenienceQuick-Strut complete assembly (no spring compressor)Strut-Plus assembly on select fitments
Price tierValue to mid — great $/cornerMid — often a little higher
WarrantyLimited lifetimeLimited lifetime
Best forAmerican trucks, SUVs & family sedans wanting OE rideImports & drivers wanting tighter body control
Read the full Monroe vs KYB breakdown
Reviews

What 71 Monroe buyers reported back

4.3/ 5
71 verified purchases
5 ★51
4 ★10
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★9
Aug 2026

Easy installation

Rita RichardsonVerified purchaseKAB-125311
Jul 2026

It's was easy to in installed. I like how the strap was on the rear shock to make where you place the top bolt on and cut the strap in let it go in place to the bottom. THANK YOU I KNOW TO BUY

Thomas AlticeVerified purchaseKAB-136707
Jul 2026

Great Service and fast shipping. These fit perfect on my Nissan Xterra 2010. My car is driving smoother now. Great quality!

Zeylin Bonilla Verified purchaseKAB-125528
Jun 2026

Every thing was great. Thank you!

Margie Ogden Verified purchaseKAB-126262
Jun 2026

Zero stars they sent the wrong struts and won’t send a shipping label for the return you can not talk to anyone they send the same automated emails every time I send one requesting a shipping label horrible customer service and impossible to get your money back don’t use this company ever

Gale Stapley Verified purchase37219
May 2026

Items were never delievered, still waiting on refund.WOULD NOT RECCOMEND

ROGER HARKINSVerified purchaseKAB-126240
May 2026

I got them a few days ago and installed. Took a 1,000 mile round trip ride and noticed a big difference in the ride of my truck. Happy with the purchase so far.

Frank Pearce Verified purchaseKAB-124842
Apr 2026

The box was delivered but the shocks were not in it! The box was open. My neighbor claimed to see the delivery driver talking to a man when he delivered the package. I still need the shocks! I tried to look up the tracking number and it disappeared? That is all I know. I guess the box was put out in the recycle bin. -Ugh!-

Cindy R Sommer Verified purchaseKAB-202583
Questions

Monroe, answered

The questions our support team gets asked most about Monroe.

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Are Monroe shocks any good?
Yes — Monroe is one of a small handful of aftermarket brands that also supplies shocks and struts as original equipment, including to Ford, GM and Toyota. In practice that means the aftermarket part is engineered against the same damping targets as the factory unit. On AutoBuffy, Monroe consistently earns strong verified-buyer ratings, with installers most often calling out ride quality and how closely the parts match OE.
Monroe vs KYB — which should I buy?
Both are OE suppliers, so it comes down to feel. KYB Excel-G is generally the firmer, sportier damper and is the usual pick for Japanese imports and drivers who want tighter body control. Monroe OESpectrum leans slightly softer and more compliant, which most owners of American trucks and family sedans prefer. Monroe also wins on install convenience thanks to the Quick-Strut assembly.
How long do Monroe struts last?
Plan on 50,000 to 80,000 miles for a Monroe strut in normal use. Rough roads, towing, heavy payloads and road salt all shorten that window; highway commuting extends it. Monroe covers its ride-control parts with a limited lifetime warranty, so a premature failure is a warranty claim rather than a second purchase.
What's the difference between OESpectrum and Monro-Matic Plus?
OESpectrum is valved to match the original equipment specification for your vehicle, so it restores factory ride and handling. Monro-Matic Plus is the value line: a conventional twin-tube damper that controls the vehicle safely but is not tuned to an OE curve. If the vehicle is a daily driver you care about, OESpectrum is worth the extra $20–30 per corner.
Do Monroe shocks come with a warranty?
Monroe shocks, struts and Quick-Strut assemblies carry a limited lifetime warranty against defects for the original purchaser. AutoBuffy adds a 30-day return policy on top of that, and our Guaranteed Fit promise means if a fitment-verified part does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return shipping.
Do I have to replace shocks in pairs?
Replace them in pairs per axle. A new damper on one side and a worn one on the other leaves the car braking and cornering unevenly, and it wears the new unit faster. Most Monroe part numbers are sold individually, so add two to the cart for the axle you are servicing — our product pages show the per-axle quantity you need.
Are Monroe Quick-Struts worth it?
For a front strut job, yes. A Quick-Strut ships the strut, coil spring, upper mount and bearing plate pre-assembled and pre-torqued, so you skip the spring compressor — the step that causes most DIY injuries and comebacks. You pay a little more than a bare strut, but you save an hour of labor and get a fresh spring and mount at the same time.
Who makes Monroe shocks?
Monroe is owned by Tenneco and sits inside its DRiV aftermarket group, headquartered in Northville, Michigan. The brand dates to 1916 and invented the modern telescopic shock absorber. Tenneco supplies ride control as original equipment to major automakers, so the Monroe aftermarket line shares engineering and tooling with factory parts.
Monroe vs Bilstein — which is better?
Different jobs. Bilstein builds premium monotube dampers tuned firm for performance and heavy-duty use, at a higher price. Monroe focuses on restoring factory ride with OE-matched twin-tube valving and the convenience of Quick-Strut assemblies, at a lower cost. For a stock daily driver, Monroe is the value pick; for lifted trucks or spirited handling, Bilstein leads.
What vehicles does Monroe make shocks and struts for?
Monroe covers most passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs and light trucks sold in North America — including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Ram, Nissan, Jeep, Subaru and Hyundai — spanning both current models and older high-mileage vehicles. Enter your year, make and model above and we show only the Monroe parts verified to fit before you check out.
What is Monroe Sensa-Trac?
Sensa-Trac is Monroe's original position-sensitive shock design. A calibrated groove lets the valve soften over small bumps for comfort and firm up through the compression zone during hard braking or cornering. It's a comfort-biased passenger-car line; OESpectrum is the OE-matched premium tier and Reflex the firmer choice for trucks and towing.
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Monroe Shocks & Struts

Ride control since 1916 — OE supplier to Ford, GM, Toyota. Shop the full Monroe catalog for your exact year, make and model.

8,245parts in stock
4.3 / 571 reviews
Guaranteedfit or free return
Free ship $50+2–5 days
Shop Monroe for your vehicle

Add your vehicle from the garage in the top bar, then browse the full Monroe catalog that fits it.

Shop Monroe

Popular Monroe products

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The brand

Why Monroe

Monroe has been helping the world ride safely for over a century - the brand invented much of modern ride control after its 1916 founding in Monroe, Michigan, and today anchors Tenneco's DRiV aftermarket group. Monroe pioneered the Quick-Strut, the first complete, ready-to-install strut assembly combining strut, spring, and mount in one unit, and its OESpectrum, Reflex, Sensa-Trac, and Gas-Magnum lines are engineered to restore original ride, handling, and control on cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Qualifying Monroe shocks and struts carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty that covers not just defects but wear-out, for as long as you own your vehicle.

1916Founded
4.3 / 571 reviews
Product lines

Which Monroe line?

Most popular

OESpectrum

Monroe's OE-matched line, valved to the same specs the factory used. It restores original ride height, braking stability and steering feel rather than trying to improve on them. The choice when a customer says "make it drive like it did new."

Best forDaily-driven cars and crossovers past 60k miles
Easiest install

Quick-Strut

A complete corner in one box: strut, coil spring, upper mount and bearing plate, pre-assembled and pre-torqued. Removes the spring compressor from the job entirely, which is why it is the line most DIY installers pick for a front strut replacement.

Best forDIY front strut jobs and sagging springs
Trucks & towing

Reflex

Reflex uses an impact-sensing valve that firms up under load and softens over small bumps. On a loaded pickup or a tall SUV it noticeably reduces body roll and shortens the settle after a dip, without turning the ride harsh when the bed is empty.

Best forHalf-ton trucks, SUVs, trailer and payload use
Budget

Monro-Matic Plus

The entry point into the Monroe range — a twin-tube damper with all-weather fluid and Monroe's fitment coverage, at the lowest price per corner. Right for older, higher-mileage vehicles where the goal is safe, controlled damping rather than a factory-fresh feel.

Best forOlder, high-mileage vehicles on a tight budget
Head to head

Monroe vs KYB

An honest side by side of Monroe and KYB so you can pick on feel, fit and price.

MonroeKYB
OE supplier
Yes — Ford, GM, ToyotaYes — many Japanese OEMs
Valving & feel
OE-matched, softer & more compliantExcel-G firmer & sportier
Install convenience
Quick-Strut complete assembly (no spring compressor)Strut-Plus assembly on select fitments
Price tier
Value to mid — great $/cornerMid — often a little higher
Warranty
Limited lifetimeLimited lifetime
Best for
American trucks, SUVs & family sedans wanting OE rideImports & drivers wanting tighter body control
Read the full Monroe vs KYB breakdown
Questions

Monroe, answered

Are Monroe shocks any good?
Yes — Monroe is one of a small handful of aftermarket brands that also supplies shocks and struts as original equipment, including to Ford, GM and Toyota. In practice that means the aftermarket part is engineered against the same damping targets as the factory unit. On AutoBuffy, Monroe consistently earns strong verified-buyer ratings, with installers most often calling out ride quality and how closely the parts match OE.
Monroe vs KYB — which should I buy?
Both are OE suppliers, so it comes down to feel. KYB Excel-G is generally the firmer, sportier damper and is the usual pick for Japanese imports and drivers who want tighter body control. Monroe OESpectrum leans slightly softer and more compliant, which most owners of American trucks and family sedans prefer. Monroe also wins on install convenience thanks to the Quick-Strut assembly.
How long do Monroe struts last?
Plan on 50,000 to 80,000 miles for a Monroe strut in normal use. Rough roads, towing, heavy payloads and road salt all shorten that window; highway commuting extends it. Monroe covers its ride-control parts with a limited lifetime warranty, so a premature failure is a warranty claim rather than a second purchase.
What's the difference between OESpectrum and Monro-Matic Plus?
OESpectrum is valved to match the original equipment specification for your vehicle, so it restores factory ride and handling. Monro-Matic Plus is the value line: a conventional twin-tube damper that controls the vehicle safely but is not tuned to an OE curve. If the vehicle is a daily driver you care about, OESpectrum is worth the extra $20–30 per corner.
Do Monroe shocks come with a warranty?
Monroe shocks, struts and Quick-Strut assemblies carry a limited lifetime warranty against defects for the original purchaser. AutoBuffy adds a 30-day return policy on top of that, and our Guaranteed Fit promise means if a fitment-verified part does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return shipping.
Do I have to replace shocks in pairs?
Replace them in pairs per axle. A new damper on one side and a worn one on the other leaves the car braking and cornering unevenly, and it wears the new unit faster. Most Monroe part numbers are sold individually, so add two to the cart for the axle you are servicing — our product pages show the per-axle quantity you need.
Are Monroe Quick-Struts worth it?
For a front strut job, yes. A Quick-Strut ships the strut, coil spring, upper mount and bearing plate pre-assembled and pre-torqued, so you skip the spring compressor — the step that causes most DIY injuries and comebacks. You pay a little more than a bare strut, but you save an hour of labor and get a fresh spring and mount at the same time.
Who makes Monroe shocks?
Monroe is owned by Tenneco and sits inside its DRiV aftermarket group, headquartered in Northville, Michigan. The brand dates to 1916 and invented the modern telescopic shock absorber. Tenneco supplies ride control as original equipment to major automakers, so the Monroe aftermarket line shares engineering and tooling with factory parts.
Monroe vs Bilstein — which is better?
Different jobs. Bilstein builds premium monotube dampers tuned firm for performance and heavy-duty use, at a higher price. Monroe focuses on restoring factory ride with OE-matched twin-tube valving and the convenience of Quick-Strut assemblies, at a lower cost. For a stock daily driver, Monroe is the value pick; for lifted trucks or spirited handling, Bilstein leads.
What vehicles does Monroe make shocks and struts for?
Monroe covers most passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs and light trucks sold in North America — including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Ram, Nissan, Jeep, Subaru and Hyundai — spanning both current models and older high-mileage vehicles. Enter your year, make and model above and we show only the Monroe parts verified to fit before you check out.
What is Monroe Sensa-Trac?
Sensa-Trac is Monroe's original position-sensitive shock design. A calibrated groove lets the valve soften over small bumps for comfort and firm up through the compression zone during hard braking or cornering. It's a comfort-biased passenger-car line; OESpectrum is the OE-matched premium tier and Reflex the firmer choice for trucks and towing.
Reviews

What 71 buyers reported back

4.371 verified purchases
5 ★51
4 ★10
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★9
Aug 2026

Easy installation

Rita Richardson
Verified
Jul 2026

It's was easy to in installed. I like how the strap was on the rear shock to make where you place the top bolt on and cut the strap in let it go in place to the bottom. THANK YOU I KNOW TO BUY

Thomas Altice
Verified
Jul 2026

Great Service and fast shipping. These fit perfect on my Nissan Xterra 2010. My car is driving smoother now. Great quality!

Zeylin Bonilla
Verified
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