Volkswagen Shocks and Struts

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

Product Features:

• 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
• IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
• 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
• 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

• KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Classic Volkswagen
• The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
• Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
• KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions

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

Product Features:

• 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
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• 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 (on most applications)
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
• OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
• 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.

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

Product Features:

• 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
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• 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 (on most applications)
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
• OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
• 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.

Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:

• REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
• PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
• KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
• ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
• BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

• KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock For Trucks
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
• The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
• Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
• KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions

Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Durable neoprene rubber

Providing an exceptional level of handling precision and control, Monroe® OESpectrum® Monotube shocks are designed for vehicles originally equipped with monotube shock absorbers. OESpectrum Monotube shocks filter out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide a smooth ride while free floating dividing piston separates fluid from high-pressure gas charging for reduced shock fade and aeration
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — High pressure nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and tight damping response provides vehicle control
• CONSISTENT RIDE — High-temperature OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• MAINTAINS STABILITY — Monotube technology maintains vehicle control over bumps, dips and potholes for vehicles originally equipped with monotube shocks and struts
• CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and high-strength pressure tube for better control, increased durability and longer service life
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

• Twin-Tube Technology, designed for European cars
• Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of your Volkswagen
• Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
• Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
• Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
• Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
• To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5070
• Protect your new struts from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot, part number: SB115

Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:

• Available for import and domestic passenger cars
• Gas-charged unit
• Improved handling and control
• Economical OE replacement
• Meets OE product specifications

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

Product Features:

• 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
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• 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 (on most applications)
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
• OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
• 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.

KYB AGX manually-adjustable shocks and struts allow you to design your own ride control performance without special tools, quickly and as often as you want. Enthusiasts can increase individual corner damping rates up to 125% more than the vehicles OEM design. For ease of access, depending on vehicle application, the KYB AGX either has an eight position knob or a four position screwdriver slot. However, both offer the same overall capability. One simple adjustment increases both rebound and compression damping. Whether on the street or on a race track, the AGXs velocity sensitive damping valves instantly react to driving conditions to maintain tire contact and vehicle control. The AGX is a great solution for more demanding conditions that OE replacement parts just cant handle.

Product Features:

• Adjustable Performance, Designed For Enthusiasts
• Can Be Adjusted To Add Up To 125% More Damping Force On Your European Car
• Externally Adjustable Without Lifting The Vehicle Or Removing The Tires
• Features Precision Multi-Stage Hydraulic Valves For A Broad Performance Range
• Uses A Seamless Working Cylinder Matched With A Teflon Coated Piston Band For A Positive Seal And Longer Life
• Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)
• To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5182

Monroe® OESpectrum® shock absorbers and struts are available for popular for European, Asian and North American passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs featuring Tenneco’s latest global original equipment valving technologies designed with the right techno

Product Features:

• All Weather Fluid Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
• Rod Displaced Valving Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
• Fluon Banded Piston The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
• Twin Technology Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
• Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod Long service life.
• Nitrogen Gas Charged For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
• 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.

The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The Gas-a-Just is available as an OE monotube replacement and as an OE twin-tube performance upgrade. The KYB Gas-a-Just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand. The Gas-a-Justs high-pressure, monotube design delivers the control spirited drivers are looking for and its ideal for European cars.

Product Features:

• Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
• Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Your Volkswagen
• Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
• High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
• Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
• The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.

The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit Strut Insert is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions.

Product Features:

• Direct fit application for ease of installation
• Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions
• Components and valving are designed specifically for each application
• The best choice to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions
• Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE
• Coverage for domestic and import cars, trucks, vans, minivans, and SUVs

Monroe® OESpectrum® shock absorbers and struts are available for popular for European, Asian and North American passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs featuring Tenneco’s latest global original equipment valving technologies designed with the right technology specific for each application. OESpectrum shocks and struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness. They are backed by Monroe’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Feel the Difference Guarantee.

Product Features:

• All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
• Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride
• Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
• Twin Technology: Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
• 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
• 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
• Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
• For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty

Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Durable neoprene rubber

Product Features:

• 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
• MANEJO EXCEPCIONAL — Las v▀lvulas de varilla desplazada, sintonizadas especfficamente para cada vehfculo, se ajustan a los extremos de la carretera para brindar consistencia y una conducci=n suave (en la mayorfa de las aplicaciones)
• CONDUCCI+N CONSISTENTE — El fluido de equipo original para todo clima contiene aditivos especiales para ayudar con temperaturas extremas y ayudar a reducir la descomposici=n del aceite
• CONTROL AND DURABILITY — PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
• MEJORA EL RENDIMIENTO — La carga de gas nitr=geno mantiene el contacto de la llanta con el suelo para mejorar la conducci=n y el manejo al reducir la aireaci=n (en la mayorfa de las aplicaciones)
• VIDA +TIL M-S LARGA — El pist=n cromado, el cojinete de gufa de varilla reforzado con bronce y el retTn de labio ╖nico especial brindan durabilidad y una vida ╖til m▀s larga (cuando corresponda).
• OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE — Comes with Monroe+s Limited Lifetime Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference+ Guarantee

Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:

• Available for import and domestic passenger cars
• Gas-charged unit
• Improved handling and control
• Economical OE replacement
• Meets OE product specifications

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.

Product Features:

• 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
• 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
• CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:

• Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
• Superior rubber to steel bonding for durability
• High polish chrome steel bearing races
• Replacement helps restore vehicle handling
• Includes new spring seat insulator and installation hardware to eliminate noise issues
• Electroplate and corrosion-resistant coating to help prevent galvanic corrosion

Product Features:

• Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
• Vehicle specific components and valving
• High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
• Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
• Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade

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

Product Features:

• 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
• IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
• 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
• 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available