Topic: Monroe Shocks - Good or Bad?

[Tanner]

I found a set of Monroe shocks on eBay for $109 (for all 4 shocks).. Is this a good deal? Anybody heard anything bad about Monroe Shocks?
Monroe Shocks on eBay

[oHIobellboy]

I used the Monroe Relflex on the front of mine and I like them. I can't remember what I paid for them though. $109 +$29 for shipping seems like a good deal if those are the shocks you want. I don't know much about that style though 

[MyBigToy]

You need to ask the seller a question and find out what model they are. I've got the Monroe Reflex shocks all the way around and so far I'm very happy with them. They are much better than the stock Z71 Bilsteins. I believe my shocks were somewhere around $60 each. The Avalanche is HEAVY so you need a good shock that can hold up to the weight over the long haul.

[Tanner]

Alright, I asked the seller.. hopefully they are the Reflex. Are they the best model of Monroe Shocks?

[MyBigToy]

I don't know that they are the best but they are the model that most Av owners have given good feedback about. The others are KYB and aftermarket Bilstein (the OEM Bilsteins are produced to GM's specs and are not as good as the aftermarkets).

[oHIobellboy]

the ad said they are the Monromatic. Call a parts store and ask them the difference between those and the reflex.

[ckt1965]

I found a set of Monroe shocks on eBay for $109 (for all 4 shocks).. Is this a good deal? Anybody heard anything bad about Monroe Shocks?
Monroe Shocks on eBay

i worked in a muffler and brake shop for 15 years and Monroe shocks are all we stocked  and never had any complaints but the reflex shock you are speeking of is the XT60 shock from years ago