Monroe Restore Rear Shock Absorber

Monroe Restore shock absorber 210106 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for consistent handling and control while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness. It is a new, gas-charged, telescopic shock with a painted black finish and steel body construction for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.

Compatible with rear suspension applications on the Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G5, Pontiac Pursuit, and Saturn Astra, this Monroe 210106 shock absorber is a direct-fit option for drivers replacing worn rear dampers on select compact platforms.

• Brand: Monroe Restore
• Part number: 210106
• Rear shock absorber for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn applications
• Gas charged for consistent damping response
• Telescopic design with loop (eyelet) bushing and sleeve upper and lower mounts
• Steel body and cylinder with painted black finish
• Dust shield included; boot not included
• Passive, non-adjustable design
• New premium-grade suspension component

Restore Product Line Details

The Monroe Restore line focuses on replacement shock absorbers that maintain stable ride control while filtering road harshness. For rear suspension service, Monroe 210106 is built to restore damping performance on vehicles that need predictable body control, especially on daily-driven compact cars such as the Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5.

Detailed Fitment and Performance

This shock absorber is engineered with a progressive valving profile, a 5.43-inch stroke, and an extended length of 16.02 inches to match the rear suspension geometry of the listed vehicles. The steel cylinder and body, black painted finish, and metal dust shield support long-term service in typical road conditions. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 5779 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps
• Reduced rear-end stability during cornering
• Harsh or noisy ride from worn shock absorbers
• Uneven damping response in the rear suspension
• Loss of control over road imperfections

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear position, mount style, and compressed/extended length before installation. This shock uses loop (eyelet) bushing and sleeve mounts at both ends, and mounting hardware is not included. Inspect related bushings, sleeves, and suspension hardware for wear before reassembly. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt rear, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR rear, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 rear, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit rear, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra rear.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Restore 210106 is a new premium-grade shock absorber built with steel construction, gas-charged operation, and OE-style rear mounting geometry for the listed applications.