Monroe Shock Absorber (MPN: 65181)

Durable nitrogen gas charged shock for improved ride quality and handling.

The Monroe Shock Absorber is engineered to provide enhanced control and comfort for mid to full-size light-duty work trucks and vans. This nitrogen gas charged unit features a monotube design that ensures consistent performance and improved handling by reducing aeration, which helps maintain optimal tire-to-road contact. The shock absorber is constructed with a sintered iron piston, offering superior durability compared to traditional metals, thus extending its service life.

Incorporating full displaced valving, the Monroe Shock Absorber delivers a smooth and comfortable ride by optimizing the valving range during both compression and extension cycles. The 2-inch reserve tube increases fluid capacity, allowing for better heat dissipation and consistent performance under various driving conditions. Additionally, the heavy-duty 5/8-inch piston rod is nitrocarburized for enhanced longevity, while the self-lubricating fluid seal minimizes wear and friction, ensuring reliable operation over time.

Features

• All Weather Fluid: Contains Special Modifiers To Reduce Friction And Ensure Smooth Rod Reaction
• Full Displaced Valving: Better Valving Range On Both The Compression And Extension Cycles Of The Unit For A Smooth Comfortable Ride
• Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger Than Traditional Metals, Enhances Durability For Longer Service Life
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride And Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration
• 2 Inch Reserve Tube: More Fluid For More Consistent Performance, Greater Oil Capacity To Better Dissipation Of Heat Compared To OE
• 1-3/8 Inch Bore: Lower Operating Pressure Than Standard 1 Inch Bore Units, Work More Efficiently With Less Effort Up To Twice The Fluid Capacity Of Standard 1 Inch Bore Shocks
• 5/8 Inch Piston Rod: Heavy Duty Nitrocarburized Rod For Long Service Life
• Special Seal: Self-Lubricating Fluid Seal Designed To Retain Gas Without Excessive Wear Or Friction
• Designed For Mid To Full-Size Light-Duty Work Trucks And Vans

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Monroe
• Manufacturer Part Number: 65181
• Type: Nitrogen Gas Charged
• With Coil Spring: No
• Extended Length (IN): 24.01 Inch
• Compressed Length (IN): 15.63 Inch
• Upper Mounting Style: Eyelet
• Lower Mounting Style: Eyelet
• Adjustable Valving: No
• Quantity: Single
• Universality: Vehicle Specific
• Internal Design: Monotube
• Body Color: Yellow
• Rod Diameter (IN): 5/8 Inch
• Valving Type: Multi Stage High Displacement Valving
• Rod Material: Steel
• Body Material: Steel
• With Reservoir: No
• Includes Dust Shield: Yes
• Includes Hardware: No
• Includes Boot: No
• Estimated Install Time (Hours): 0.5

Compatibility / Fit

• 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 4500
• 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 5500

Technical Documents

• TITAN_SAF_5004_NA_200.pdf