October 11th, 2009
- Features position sensitive damping and the safe tech system
- Includes a bronze reinforced rod guide bearing for consistent performance
- Contains all weather fluid for smooth rod reaction
- Rod displaced valving adjusts to road extremes for a comfortable ride
- Backed by a limited warranty
Product Description
Monroe Sensa-Trac Struts and Cartridge features position sensitive damping and the Safe Tech system that combines exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston. This strut insert cartridge contains an all weather fluid, rod displaced valving and a unique groove tube that is tapered to provide the optimum ride. The piston rod is hardened and chrome plated for long life. This strut adjusts itself quickly to the changing road conditions and weight conditions and provides consistent performance. During emergency braking, the piston travels beyond the grooves firming up the ride for added safety and control. This cartridge includes a nitrogen gas charged that maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration. It also comes along with a self-lubricating fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction and is backed by a limited life time warranty.
Monroe 171679 Sensa-Trac Struts and Cartridge
The unit was easy enough to install and make a big difference in ride and handling. However, after about 200 miles or less I began to hear a LOUD rattle from under the hood. I finally figured out the nut on the strut shaft had loosened, a lot. After several calls to Monroe Customer Service I was told to re-torque the nut to 50 ft/lbs. CS said that the nut should not have loosened. The exact same thing happened to a Monroe Quick Strut that I installed on my wife’s Camry. Really poor quality control. Shame on you Monroe. These things are not inexpensive either.
Rating: 3 / 5