Monroe Restore Rear Shock Absorber for Nissan Altima

Monroe Restore shock absorber 210070 is a rear suspension shock absorber for 2007-2018 Nissan Altima applications. It is built as a premium twin-tube, gas-charged unit that focuses on steady handling, controlled ride motion, and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness.

The Restore line is Monroes passenger-car and light-truck shock family for drivers who want consistent damping and a direct replacement style fit. This Monroe 210070 rear shock absorber uses a telescopic design with a stem upper mount and clevis lower mount for the listed Nissan Altima rear position.

Key Features

• Fits 2007-2018 Nissan Altima, rear
• Monroe Restore 210070 premium shock absorber
• Twin-tube internal construction for controlled ride response
• Gas charged for consistent damping performance
• Progressive valving for balanced handling and comfort
• Black painted steel body with steel cylinder construction
• Dust shield included; boot not included
• Internal rebound spring included
• Telescopic design with stem upper mount and clevis lower mount
• New part for direct suspension service

Detailed Description

Monroe Restore 210070 is engineered for rear suspension service on the Nissan Altima, covering model years 2007 through 2018. The shock absorber uses a twin-tube, passive design with progressive valving to help maintain stable control over bumps, dips, and body motion while filtering road harshness. Its gas-charged construction supports consistent response during everyday driving, and the steel body with painted black finish is built for standard replacement use.

Key dimensions include a compressed length of 16.3 in. (414 mm), extended length of 22.65 in. (575.3 mm), and shock stroke of 6.42 in. (163.1 mm). The unit also features a 12.4 mm rod diameter, 1.77 in. (45 mm) cylinder outside diameter, and a dust shield with metal construction. Monroe 210070 cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 5637 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps or dips
• Loose or unsettled rear-end handling on the Nissan Altima
• Harshness and vibration transmitted through the suspension
• Reduced damping control from a worn rear shock absorber
• Uneven ride response during braking, cornering, or highway driving

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year before ordering: Fits 2007-2018 Nissan Altima, rear. This shock uses a stem upper mount and clevis lower mount, so confirm the mounting points match the vehicle before installation. Inspect related suspension components such as bushings, mounts, and fasteners during service, and compare the compressed and extended lengths to the removed part for confirmation.

Mounting hardware is not listed as included. The part is new and ready for standard suspension replacement procedures on the specified Nissan Altima rear application.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Restore is positioned as a premium shock absorber line for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs, with a focus on consistent performance and ride control. Part number 210070 is a new replacement shock absorber built to Monroes Restore specifications for the listed rear fitment.