If you need shocks or struts, don’t miss out on Monroe’s “What Shocks You?” promotion. From September 1 through October 31, 2011, this promotion offers mail-in rebates of up to $125 for qualifying purchases of Monroe and Rancho ride control products. Qualifying purchases of four Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies or Rancho quickLIFT Loaded units for the same vehicle will earn you a $125 mail-in rebate, while several combinations of leading Monroe and Rancho products including Sensa-Trac, Reflex, OESpectrum, Gas-Magnum and Max-Air shocks and struts, as well as Rancho RS9000XL and RS5000 shocks will earn you a rebate of $25, $50 or $75. Don’t miss out! Have your shocks and struts checked today, to take advantage of this promoti...
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In the early 1900’s cars still rode on carriage springs. Ride quality wasn’t nearly as important an issue back then as just keeping the car rolling over the rocky, rutted surfaces that often passed as roads. Early suspensions consisted of the front wheels being attached to the axle using steering spindles and kingpins. This permitted the wheels to pivot while the axle remained stationary. In addition, the up and down oscillation of the leaf spring was damped by a device called a shock absorber. These first shock absorbers were nothing more than two arms connected by a bolt with a friction disk between them. Resistance was adjusted by tightening or loosening the bolt. Needless to say, the shocks did not last very long and performan...
Read MoreWay back in 1918 August F. Meyer started a company called Brisk Blast Manufacturing Company in Monroe, Michigan. Originally a manufacturer of tire pumps, in 1919 this company became The Monroe Auto Equipment Company. In 1926 the first Monroe Shock Eliminator was introduced. This innovation was followed by many others, including the first rear load-leveler stabilizing unit in 1957 and the first front load-leveler stabilizing units in 1962. By 1951 the Monro-Matic had become the best known shock absorber in the world. In 1953 Bill Vukovich won the Indianapolis 500 on Monroe shocks, followed by a long history of racing victories, making Monroe shocks better known to drivers worldwide. In 1964 Monroe went international, opening a plant in St. Truiden, Belgium and later in Brazil, Australia and the United Kingdom. They became a division of Tenneco in 1977. In 1980 Monroe began manufacturing its first struts. In 2003 they introduced the Monroe Quick-Strut. In 2005 Monroe added premium brake pads to its product line. After winning several Technician's Choice awards, Monroe is poised to continue their innovations well into the future.
Over its long history Monroe has been dedicated to developing new products of the highest quality, ensuring a satisfied and loyal customer base.
Tenneco, Monroe's parent company, is well positioned to lead the OE market with 14 innovative design centers on five continents. Tenneco serves a wide range of clients including Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, Daimler, BMW, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Nissan and Shanghai Automotive (SAIC). Tennneco has the knowledge and experience to fine-tune the suspension of any vehicle to deliver the desired ride.
