Shocks & Struts

From air shocks to quick struts, you'll find the latest steering and suspension components at Pep Boys. We also stock ProSteer power steering pumps, gear boxes, rack and pinions by Fenco. Check out the latest in Monroe shock and strut technology below.

Monroe® Matic Plus

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. 1-3/16" Bore: Larger bore than most shocks to provide more efficient and consistent control.

3. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.

4. 1/2" Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life*.

5. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Monro-Matic Plus® Truck Shock Absorbers

Monro-Matic Plus® Truck Shock Absorbers are nitrogen gas charged and feature velocity sensitive valving and all weather fluid, which offers trucks improved comfort at an economical price.

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. Full Displaced Valving: Better valving range on both the compression and extension cycles of the unit for a smooth comfortable ride.

3. Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.

4. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.

5. 2" Reserve Tube: More fluid for more consistent performance.

6. 1 3/8" Bore: Lower operating pressure than standard 1" bore units.

7. 5/8" Piston Rod: Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod* for long service life.

8. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Passenger Car Shock Absorber

Monroe® Sensa-Trac® passenger car shock absorber with PSD (position sensitive damping) and the Safe Tech system combines our exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston to improve the ride, handling and safety characteristics of the vehicle.

These features allow the Monroe Sensa-Trac passenger car shock absorber to adjust more rapidly to changing road and weight conditions than any other available shock absorber.

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.

3. 1 3/16" Bore: Larger bore than most shocks to provide more efficient and consistent control.

4. Fluon Banded Piston: Works with the existing groove tube technology to enhance responsiveness to changing road conditions.

5. Unique Groove Tube - PSD: Precion tapered grooves in the pressure tube perform like an additional stage of valving for optimum ride tuning.

6. 1/2" Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod* for long service life.

7. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Monotube Shock Absorber

The Monroe® Sensa-Trac® monotube shock absorber is designed for replacement of vehicles originally equipped with monotube shock absorbers. These units are engineered for superior, European style ride performance.

These units are designed and manufactured in Europe for European cars.

1. High Pressure Nitrogen Gas Charged: High-pressure charge (240-360 PSI) provides very tight damping response for excellent vehicle control.

2. Free Floating Dividing Piston: Separates shock fluid from high-pressure gas charge.

3. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

4. Unique Single Groove Pressure Tube: Precision tapered groove helps provide added control without sacrificing comfort.

5. Pressure Tube: High strength to resist damage and provide longer service life.

6. Fluon Banded Piston: Works with the existing groove tube technology to provide responsiveness to changing road conditions.

7. Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod: Long service life.

Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Load Adjusting Shock Absorber

The Monroe® Sensa-Trac® load adjusting shock absorber with PSD (position sensitive damping) and the Safe Tech system combines our exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston to improve the ride, handling and safety characteristics of the vehicle.

These units also include a heavy gauge calibrated spring for extra control and comfort. A new pair of Monroe Sensa-Trac load adjusting shock absorbers can assist in maintaining ride height when up to 1,200 lbs* of additional weight is loaded. These units are ideal for light trucks that carry varying loads or tow trailers.

* Capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner's manual for details

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.

3. Fluon Banded Piston: Works with the existing groove tube technology to provide responsiveness to changing road conditions.

4. Unique Groove Tube - PSD: Precision tapered grooves help provide added control without sacrificing comfort.

5. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.

6. Heavy Gauge Calibrated: Computer designed for maximum performance without an increase in ride harshness.

7. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

8. 5/8" Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life.

Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Truck Shock Absorber

The Monroe® Sensa-Trac® truck shock absorber with PSD (position sensitive damping) and the Safe Tech system combines our exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston to improve the ride, handling and safety characteristics of the vehicle.

These features allow the Monroe Sensa-Trac truck shock absorber to adjust more rapidly to changing road and wight conditions than any other available shock absorber.

The result: enhanced control with uncompromised ride comfort.

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. Full Displaced Valving: Valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.

3. 1 3/8" Bore: Larger bore than most shocks to provide more efficient and consistent control.

4. Fluon Banded Piston: Works with the existing groove tube technology to provide responsiveness to changing road conditions.

5. Unique Groove Tube - PSD: Precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube perform like an additional stage of valving for optimum ride tuning.

6. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.

7. 5/8" Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod* for long service life.

8. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Monro-Matic Plus® Struts

The Monro-Matic Plus® Struts are nitrogen gas charged and feature velocity sensitive valving and all weather fluid, which offers passenger cars improved comfort at an economical price.

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston: Long service life.

3. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.

4. Unique Rod Guide and Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.

5. Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper*: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement.

* Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.

Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Strut

The Monroe Sensa-Trac® Struts with PSD (position sensitive damping) and the Safe Tech system combines our exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston to improve the ride, handling and safety characteristics of the vehicle.

These features allow the Monroe Sensa-Trac strut to adjust more rapidly to changing road and weight conditions than any other available shock absorber.

The result: enhanced control with uncompromised ride comfort.

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.

2. Rod Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.

3. Fluon Banded Piston: Works with the existing groove tube technology to provide responsiveness to changing road conditions.

4. Unique Groove Tube - PSD: Precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube perform like an additional stage of valving for optimum ride tuning.

5. Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod: Long service life.

6. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.

7. Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.

8. Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper*: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement.

* Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.

Monroe® Quick-Strut®

The revolutionary Monroe® Quick-Strut® unit is the first complete, ready-to-install replacement strut assembly available! Monroe Quick-Strt units include all the components required for strut replacement in a single, fully-assembled unit. They feature pre-assembled replacement bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolators, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit, and a premium strut. This breakthrough design saves on installation time by eliminating having to disassemble components and compress the coil spring prior to installation. Each Quick-Strut assembly features application-engineered valving to optimize each vehicle's unique ride and handling characteritics.

Quick and easy...remove and replace one piece! No need to take apart entire assembly. No need to compress coil springs. Do the complete job right the first time. Enhances the handling, safety and performance of your vehicle.

1. Bearing Plate

2. Upper Spring Isolator

3. Upper Spring Seat

4. Coil Spring

5. Boot Kit

6. Lower Spring Isolator

7. Premium Strut

* Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.