Monroe 5818 | Rear Suspension Shock Absorber

Part Number

5818

OESpectrum Shock Absorber

Fits: 53-62 Chevrolet Corvette, 53-55 Nash Ambassador Custom, 53-55 Nash Ambassador Super, 53-55 Nash Rambler, 58 Buick Special, 58 Buick Super, 59 Buick Invicta, 59 Buick LeSabre, 62-67 Chevrolet Chevy II, 64-68 American Motors American, 64-65 Nissan 410, 64-67 Nissan 411, 66-70 Ford Fairlane, 66-70 Ford Falcon, 66-79 Ford Ranchero, 66-67 Mercury Comet, 67-73 Toyota Corona, 68-69 Chevrolet Camaro, 68-76 Ford Torino, 68-71 Mercury Cyclone, 68-76 Mercury Montego, 68-73 Nissan 510, 68-72 Opel Kadett, 68 Pontiac Firebird, 72-76 Ford Gran Torino, 72 Ford Thunderbird, 79-82 Toyota Corona, 72-76 Toyota Mark II, 74-79 Mercury Cougar, 76-87 Chevrolet Chevette, 77-79 Ford Thunderbird, 77 American Motors Gremlin, 77-79 Ford LTD II, 78-87 Toyota Cressida

Special Price $42.71 Regular Price $50.25

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Details

Designed to restore a vehicle's original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

BRAND: Monroe Shocks & Struts

FEATURES:

CONTROL AND DURABILITY -- Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
IMPROVES PERFORMANCE -- Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Monroe's Limited Lifetime Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference™ Guarantee
OESpectrum Shock Absorber
REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS -- Twin Technology™ Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
Monroe Shocks & Struts OESpectrum 5818 Shock Absorber
BUILT TO LAST -- Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
OESpectrum Shock Absorber
1970-1966 Ford Fairlane Rear, 1970-1966 Ford Falcon Rear, 1976-1972 Ford Gran Torino Rear, 1979-1977 Ford LTD II Rear, 1979-1966 Ford Ranchero Rear, 1979-1977,1972 Ford Thunderbird Rear, 1976-1968 Ford Torino Rear, 1958 Buick Super Rear
CONSISTENT RIDE -- OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING -- Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride

SPECIFICS:

Compressed Bumper Stop	No
Compressed Length	11.6250
Dust Shield	Yes
Dust Shield Included	Yes
Dust Shield Material	Metal
Extended Bumper Stop	No
Extended Hydraulic Lockout	No
Extended Length	19.3750
Lower Mounting Code	L1/CP3
Lower Mounting Description	L1/CP3
Parts Pack	P00576,P01134
Travel Length	7.7500
Upper Mounting Code	S4
Upper Mounting Description	Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch

DOWNLOADS:

INTERCHANGE:

KYB: 343039
KYB: 343211
KYB: 343147
AutoZone: TS32-34292B
Gabriel: 69606
KYB: KG5552
AutoZone: TS32-34962B
AutoZone: TS33-34662B
FCS Auto Parts: 341520
KYB: 344052
FCS Auto Parts: 341613

APPLICATIONS:

1968-1971 Mercury Montego - Position: Rear

Wagon

1979-1982 Toyota Corona - Position: Rear
1953-1955 Nash Ambassador Super - Position: Rear
1966-1970 Ford Fairlane - Position: Rear

Wagon

1953-1955 Nash Ambassador Custom - Position: Rear
1964-1965 Nissan 410 - Position: Rear
1966-1979 Ford Ranchero - Position: Rear
1972-1972 Ford Thunderbird - Position: Rear
1966-1967 Mercury Comet - Position: Rear

Wagon

1973-1975 Toyota Mark II - Position: Rear

Hardtop

1972-1976 Ford Gran Torino - Position: Rear
1968-1971 Ford Torino - Position: Rear

Wagon

1958-1958 Buick Special - Position: Rear
1973-1976 Toyota Mark II - Position: Rear

Sedan

1976-1987 Chevrolet Chevette - Position: Rear
1978-1987 Toyota Cressida - Position: Rear

Wagon

1959-1959 Buick LeSabre - Position: Rear
1972-1976 Mercury Montego - Position: Rear
1968-1968 Toyota Corona - Position: Rear
1953-1955 Nash Rambler - Position: Rear
1967-1973 Toyota Corona - Position: Rear

Sedan

1959-1959 Buick Invicta - Position: Rear
1964-1967 Nissan 411 - Position: Rear
1977-1977 American Motors Gremlin - Position: Rear

2.0L

1968-1972 Opel Kadett - Position: Rear
1968-1971 Mercury Cyclone - Position: Rear

Wagon

1968-1969 Chevrolet Camaro - Position: Rear
1967-1967 Toyota Corona - Position: Rear

Hardtop

1966-1970 Ford Falcon - Position: Rear

Wagon

1958-1958 Buick Super - Position: Rear
1972-1976 Ford Torino - Position: Rear
1962-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II - Position: Rear
1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird - Position: Rear
1972-1972 Toyota Mark II - Position: Rear

Sedan, From 1/72

1964-1968 American Motors American - Position: Rear
1968-1973 Nissan 510 - Position: Rear

Wagon

1968-1968 Pontiac Firebird - Position: Rear
1972-1972 Toyota Mark II - Position: Rear

Hardtop, From 1/72

1974-1979 Mercury Cougar - Position: Rear
1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette - Position: Rear
1969-1973 Toyota Corona - Position: Rear

Hardtop

1977-1979 Ford LTD II - Position: Rear

Product Questions (4)

Customer Questions

How often should shock absorbers be replaced?

Shock absorbers should generally be replaced every 50,000 miles or every 5-7 years

How to replace shock absorbers?

To replace shock absorbers, you need to remove the wheel and tire assembly, unbolt the old shock absorber, replace it with a new one, and tighten the bolts. Then, reinstall the wheel and tire, and test the new shocks.

Why do shock absorbers leak?

Shock absorbers can leak due to worn seals, damage to the piston or cylinder, or corrosion from exposure to moisture and road salt.

Can shock absorbers be replaced?

Yes, shock absorbers can be replaced when they start to wear out or fail.