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Advanced damping technology for improved ride and handling performance.
The Monroe Sensa-Trac shock absorber is engineered to enhance the ride quality and handling characteristics of passenger vehicles. Featuring position sensitive damping (PSD) technology, this shock absorber adjusts rapidly to varying road conditions and vehicle loads, ensuring optimal performance. The unique precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube work in conjunction with application-specific valving to provide a consistent and controlled ride experience.
Constructed with a Fluon banded piston, the Monroe Sensa-Trac shock absorber offers superior sealing and durability, which contributes to its long service life. The nitrogen gas charge helps maintain tire contact with the road by reducing aeration, further improving handling and stability. With a larger bore than most shock absorbers, it delivers efficient control and responsiveness, making it a reliable choice for vehicle-specific applications.
This shock absorber is designed with all-weather fluid that minimizes friction for smooth operation, and its full displaced valving automatically adapts to road extremes. The robust construction includes a nitrocarburized piston rod and a steel body, ensuring longevity and performance under various driving conditions.
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
- Larger Bore Than Most Shocks To Provide More Efficient And Consistent Control
- Unique Groove Tube - PSD: Precision Tapered Grooves In The Pressure Tube Perform Like An Additional Stage Of Valving For Optimum Ride Tuning
- Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride And Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration - On Most Applications
- Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized Rod For Long Service Life
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Monroe
- Manufacturer Part Number: 5603
- Type: Nitrogen Gas Charged
- With Coil Spring: No
- Extended Length (IN): 16.34 Inch
- Compressed Length (IN): 11.34 Inch
- Upper Mounting Style: Stud
- Lower Mounting Style: Clevis
- Adjustable Valving: No
- Quantity: Single
- Universality: Vehicle Specific
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Body Color: Black
- Rod Diameter (IN): 1/2 Inch
- Valving Type: Application Specific Valving
- Rod Material: Steel
- Body Material: Steel
- With Reservoir: No
- Includes Dust Shield: Yes
- Includes Hardware: Yes
- Includes Boot: No
- Estimated Install Time (Hours): 0.5
Compatibility / Fit
- 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Technical Documents
Shipping & Returns
- This product ships within the continental USA only.
- This product typically ships within 1 to 3 business days.
- Returns are accepted within 30 days for items in like-new condition. For complete details, please see our return policy.
