Tenneco Inc. has added to its Monroe brand of shocks and struts with the OESpectrum shock and mount assembly. The preassembled part eliminates the need for specialized tools and is designed to simplify the installation process.
The OESpectrum is made of premium preassembled aluminum upper mount, shock, compression bumper and dirt shield. The assembly matches the original equipment design and has valving technology to decrease noise, vibration and harshness.
The PTFE-banded piston seals for control and durability and handling is improved, too, because the valving is tuned specifically to each vehicle, while also adjusting to extreme road conditions. The larger bore helps with damping control for greater consistency.
Here's a look at some vehicle fitments, by part number:
139111 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC
15607 2004-2009 Mazda 3, 2006-2015 Mazda 5
15630 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta
15647L/15647R 2014-2020 Chevrolet Impala, 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited, 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse, 2010 Buick Allure
15645 2012-2018 Ford Focus
15683 2012-2013 Mazda 3
15663 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt
15614 2006-2010 Hyundai Sonata, 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera, 2007-2009 Kia Amanti
"With this latest innovation, Monroe remains at the forefront of helping technicians save time on the shock installation process by providing them everything they need in one product to complete the repair," says Rebecca Mahan, executive director of marketing and brand, DRiV.
"With our OE engineering expertise, Monroe is able to stay ahead of trends coming into the aftermarket and deliver innovative solutions to our customers, in this case simplifying the install process for vehicles with a unique factory suspension mounting configuration for rear shocks.
"Continuing to offer these types of products to our customers is something that we strive to be known for: making technicians' lives easier while giving them a premium replacement option backed by Monroe durability standards."
