TECH INFO
Need some information? The below categories provide more information on shock absorbers, suspension in general and Monroe’s warranty policy. Please note that fitment advice is intended for the trade only. It is strongly recommended that only qualified professionals undertake the fitment of Monroe products. To find your nearest installer please click here.
Gas Charging
Gas Charging Benefits
GAS CHARGING BENEFITS Here are some of the advantages provided by the advanced technology that Monroe gas charged shocks represent. Improved handling When turning a
Gas Charged Shocks, Struts, & Replacement Cartridges
GAS CHARGED SHOCKS, STRUTS, & REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES The development of gas charged shock absorbers was a major advance in ride control technology. The advance was
Inspection
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
Ride Control
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
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
Warranty
Warranty
MONROE WARRANTY STATEMENT Click here to view PDF
Shock Absorbers
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,
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
What Shock Absorbers Do
WHAT SHOCK ABSORBERS DO Let’s start our discussion of shock absorbers with one very important point: Despite what many people think, conventional shock absorbers do
Struts
Strut Design
STRUT DESIGN Typically, struts consist of a coil spring to support the vehicle’s weight, a strut housing to provide structural support for the assembly, and
What Struts do
WHAT STRUTS DO Purpose of Struts In the mid 1970s, domestic automakers began the transition from producing large rear-wheel drive vehicles to producing lighter, more
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
Steering Systems
STEERING SYSTEMS The typical steering system used on passenger cars and light trucks is called a parallelogram system because all the pivot points are paralleled.
Spring Design
SPRING DESIGN Before discussing spring design, it is important to understand sprung and unsprung weight. Sprung weight is the weight supported by the springs. For
Rear Suspension
REAR SUSPENSION Just as we discussed with front suspensions, there are two types or rear suspensions: dependent and independent. Dependent Rear Suspensions There are two
Main Components
MAIN COMPONENTS At this point it’s easy to understand that the main components of a moving vehicle’s suspension system are the struts, shock absorbers, springs,
History of Shock Absorbers
HISTORY OF SHOCK ABSORBERS Early vehicle manufacturers began finding solutions to the problems of steering and passenger comfort. The front wheels were attached to the
Front Suspensions
FRONT SUSPENSIONS There are two major types of conventional front suspensions. They are dependent and independent. Dependent Front Suspensions The dependent front suspension uses a
Comfort and Safety
COMFORT AND SAFETY The suspension system allows the vehicle body to ride relatively undisturbed while travelling over rough roads. It also allows the vehicle to
Basics of Suspension
BASICS OF SUSPENSION To begin this training program, you need to know some basic information. First, you should know that the tyres and wheels make
Smart Suspensions
SMART SUSPENSIONS Today, more and more passenger cars are utilizing an active suspension system, or a “smart” suspension. A smart suspension is similar to a
CAUSES OF RETURN
Causes of Return
CAUSES OF RETURN Common Causes of Return – PDF link
