Monroe OESpectrum 37316 Suspension Shock Absorber for Honda Odyssey

I highly recommend this shock if you own a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The previous brand was a joke and the pair didn't even last two years. The quality of the ride was so bad its not even worth waisting my breath talking about it. If you want a good and reliable rear shock to take on the challenges of the road look no further, Monroe is my choice.

Typically I wouldn't attempt a shock replacement job but since the local garage wanted $278.00 to do it and this shock is about $18 I thought the savings justified it. Plus I have access to a lift at my work so I put the van on the lift and removed the old and installed the new. About an hour of work to complete and easier than a brake job. Three bolts per shock is all that's needed to remove and reinstall. Having a lift allowed me to lower the van on a block of wood to compress the shock a little to actually get it on the mounting bolts but aside from that it was a pretty simple process. The shocks are a perfect fit and good quality and make a noticeably smooth ride.

Day 1 after install. The old OE rear shocks bad, easily compressed, tiny bit of leaking, very slow to return. New Monroe OE shocks added 1 in. ride height back to stock, feels stable under full load, easy install in driveway, fit and finish looked solid, metal body and sleeve. Ride feels solid and compared to worn shocks driving stiffer and cornering improved in minivan interestingly. It reminded me new back shocks significantly effect cornering! Front struts, stabilizers and lower control arms next.

Great value on these for the price, performance, durability and easy installation. Installed these on my 12' odyssey in 2019. It had 130k miles then. Now at 176k miles, they are starting to bottom out when going over speed bumps and when making fast turns into a driveway. Just ordered a new set and will be putting them on as soon.

I replaced these because I had a terrible ride quality as my shocks and struts were way harsh going over bumbs and literally hurt my stomach running over bumps and potholes. I replaced the fronts 1st with Monroe Quik struts. 😱 OMG. Thank God it solved the problem. I also purchased the Monroe rear shocks figured I should replaced them being that all the shocks were already @ 200k + miles. Upon inspection of oem rear shocks they were still ok. No signs of leakage and they were working properly. But I decide since I already removed them to replace with the new Monroe's. Well. After replacing the new rears shocks. I noticed they weren't as stiff and a little too soft compared to the OEM ones. But I already replaced them though I would of not replaced the rears if I knew they were still good. Im saving the OEM if these new rear shocks go defective. Btw. The Monroes shocks and struts have a lifetime Warranty as long you follow the directions of the manufacturer. I will write a follow up IF there is any issues with them down the road. So to say...

Updated review May 2022 I received defective product. In the attached picture, one of the shocks was bad. The inner metal tube rubbed against the outer metal tube and caused rust to form. I can't return these shocks to Amazon for a refund and I can't use Monroe's lifetime warranty either. So it was a waste of money. Original review: September 2021. Replaced the 13 year old Honda OEM rear shocks which didn't have any leaks. These Monroe's seem ok. Easy to install. Fitment is just fine. The ride seem a bit stiffer but I was comparing to the 13-yr old OEM shocks so not sure it's a fair comparison. Overall these Monroe's meet expectations. Only time will tell if they will last as long as the OEM shocks.

Ride quality is greatly improved over my completely worn out saggy rear. Shocks function perfectly with or without weight, on even or uneven gravel surfaces. No noticeable increase in stiffness or noise level.

Shocks arrived fast and were half the price of local stores. Very easy to install in under 15 mins and made our 140,000 mile van drive 100% better and more safe. Will be back for front struts asap!!!

Perfect fit on my 2015 Honda Odyssey. Quick remove and install (both in 30 mins) and car rides much better now.

Exactly as described. fit well and rides nice as well. Quick delivery

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Good quality construction, mounting bracket tolerance is not as tight as OEM but the fit is the same as original. Nice ride, rear end is better planted than with factory dampers. Recommended purchase.

I like these shocks. They provide good ride for inexpensive price