Monroe MA822 Max-Air Air Shock Absorber – Pair of 2

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1. 34 of 35 people found the following review helpful

   
   What a difference!, December 7, 2010

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   Ryan L. Schick (Warren, IL) –
   
     

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   This review is from: Monroe MA822 Max-Air Air Shock Absorber – Pair of 2 (Automotive)

   I installed these on a 2003 Buick LeSabre. The existing air lines snap right on to these. You don’t need the accessory kit. The top stem of the shock doesn’t turn. So, you can easily remove and reinstall these with only a socket set. We had 74k miles on the original shocks. The old ones belched out oil after I removed them. I also replaced the front struts at the same time. Car «feels» like it weighs half what it did before. Monroe sells a conversion kit to replace the air shocks with coil-over shocks. The conversion kit winds up costing almost four times what it costs to just replace the shocks with these. I highly recommend just replacing the originals with these as long as the air ride compressor and controls are still functioning properly. This was a very simple installation. Perahaps, the most difficult part was removing and reinstalling the carpeting in the trunk. You have to pull the carpet on the sides back in order to access the top of the shock.

   One other thing, the original shocks are bolted to the lower control arm with metric bolts that thread into spring clips. On both sides, the spring clips broke while removing the bolts. I replaced the metric bolts with 5/15″ bolts and stop nuts with nylon inserts.

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2. 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

   
   Shocks’ ride, feel, and quality., July 16, 2009

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   Ro (TEXAS) –

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   This shocks are a good replacement to oem shocks for a 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS. Albeit, they are not as cushy as stock shocks but for about $64 a pair, it’s very hard to beat. Oem shocks are anywhere from 400-1000 each one…that’s right, up to 2000.00 for a pair of oem shocks. Of course, prices vary depending upon where you purchase them.

   Back to the Max-Airs. They hook-up the same as the oem. Fit snug and secure. They are also just as big. You will notice the shocks have a large diameter. The shocks are also black, not white as advertised…sure makes it easier to hide the fact they are not oem. These shocks DO NOT come with the electronic adjustable sensor…hence the price. Still, the provide a solid ride with a reasonable amount of cushion. I quickly noticed that they don’t provide a cloud-like feel, but for $64 they’re are a great alternative. The shocks do air up and help offset weight in the rear. They handle pretty well over bumps and provide a smooth ride for the most part. You will be able to tell a differece with these shocks in comparison to oem, but again you are saving a ton of money.

   As for quality, they are monroe…a good brand with solid contstruction. Plus, I think the ones I got offered a life-time warranty. Only time will tell how long they last. Still, have carried light loads and heavy loads the rubber boot inflats perfectly and deflates perfectly.

   Definitely worth it if you like your car, don’t want to part with it, and don’t have at least $800 to buy a set of oems.

   O yeah, almost forgot, installation was pretty easy. Basic tools are needed and it’s definitely a one-man, under the tree, driveway type install.

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3. 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

   
   Fits like OEM, just without the price!!, September 16, 2009

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   A. Anderson (Ohio) –
   
     

   This review is from: Monroe MA822 Max-Air Air Shock Absorber – Pair of 2 (Automotive)

   I was thinking that with such a low price, I would have to get an adaptor to use this shock on my 2001 Park Avenue, but did not. The hook right up to the existing air line. I bought mine used (I think it was a return with only superficial scratches on it) and for only $46, it was a STEAL!!!! They are BLACK, not white. I like the black better anyways!

   If you are looking at replacing your bad air shocks and thinking of going to the local parts place…DONT! Get them here, you will be glad you did (you can use the $$ you save for the important things, like gas, beer, etc.:-)

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