Monroe OE Spectrum 5 Year Warranty
Monroe is the only shock absorber manufacturer to offer a 5 year warranty in Australia and New Zealand.
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Technical Helpline
Monroe is committed to excellence in customer service and that’s why it offers you the Monroe Technical Helpline.
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Technical Information
Need some information? These categories link to more information on shock absorbers, suspension in general and Monroe’s warranty policy.
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Monroe Factory Tour
Join Mark Winterbottom on a tour through the Monroe Factory in Clovelly Park, South Australia.
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Customer registration form
To be eligible for a Monroe catalogue, you must be a registered Monroe customer. Please use the form below to register with us, and we will get a catalogue to you as soon as possible.
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Inspecting Shocks and Struts
INSPECTING SHOCKS AND STRUTS Car Park Test First check the vehicle’s mileage. When a vehicle has just 20,000 km or more, there could be some internal wear and new shocks and struts may be needed. Also, check the manufacturer’s recommended service interval in the owner’s manual. Remember, a shock absorber provides resistance to bounce, roll
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What is Ride Control
WHAT IS RIDE CONTROL Many things affect vehicles in motion. Weight, weight distribution, speed, road conditions, and wind are some of the factors that affect how a vehicle rolls down the highway. Under all these variables, however, the vehicle’s suspension system – including the shocks, struts and springs – must be in good condition. Worn
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Ride Control Products
Gas Charged Shocks & Struts Gas charged shocks and struts are available for most passenger cars and light trucks. These units are the most popular shocks and struts sold today. A gas charge helps keep fluid inside the shock or strut from foaming. So, the unit performs better over a wider range of road conditions.
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Shock Absorber Construction
SHOCK ABSORBER CONSTRUCTION Bore Size Bore size is the diameter of the piston and the inside of the pressure tube. Generally, the larger the unit, the higher the potential control levels because of the larger piston displacements and pressure areas. The larger the piston area, the lower the internal operating pressures and temperatures. This provides
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Shock Absorber Design
SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN There are two basic shock absorber designs in use today: the two-tube design and the mono-tube design. The conventional shock absorber is illustrated in Fig. 2. Notice that it has two tubes. The inner tube is known as the pressure or working cylinder, while the outer tube is known as the reserve
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