Hi!

I was wondering if anybody know of a guide for monroe struts/shocks? I've been reading up a lot of them and I have been really getting confused with all the numbers and there seems to be no differentiation or conflicting reports as to which ones is the right one to get for a specific reason.

Monroe shocks are used by people who want a more comfortable ride. (a smoother up and down travel of the shock absorbers).


I've read about 5601, 5870, 5987.

Ty to Monoxide101 for the info.


I have misunderstood the description of other people in regards to 5870. As I understand it now, 5870 has a longer up and down travel than the 5601 so if you have a setup that lowers your car 2 or more inches, you will not bottom out your shocks. If you have springs that lower your car 2+ and have the 5601's (I bought these ) you'll end up with a harsh ride since you're riding on or close to the bottom of your shocks.




Would be nice if people can help me out on this. I would think that other people would benefit from this also.

Thanks!

 

It really depends. Those part numbers are made specifically for different vehicles. The things you have to consider is the seats, shaft, the size of the housing, thread, stroke, stiffness and a whole bunch of other factors. It's doable, but you just have to trial and error.

 

The 5601 is the direct replacement for the stock shock.
The 5870 is used ONLY if you are lowered 2" or more. It's for the Supra, IIRC.
The 5987 is for the Toyota Echo. I believe people use these because they are less stiff then the ones intended for the xB. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I heard some Monroes with a Tanabe setup will be ideal. Not too sure what you guys think about this.

 

Crap. I bought my shocks without checking back here again. I mistakenly bought the 5601's with df210's and the ride gets bouncy at times and people riding at the back complains about how rough the ride is.

This is why I was hoping for a guide. Now I guess i'm going to have to get 5870's. Ah well.