Monroe Restore Rear Shock Absorber

Monroe Restore 210075 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for consistent damping, stable handling, and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness. It is a new, gas-charged, twin-tube shock for passenger cars and light-duty applications, with a painted black steel body and telescopic design.

Compatible With rear suspension service on 2010 Buick Allure, 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse, 2011-2017 Buick Regal, 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014-2020 Chevrolet Impala, and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. Monroe 210075 is also cross-referenced to Monroe Shocks & Struts 5647 for the same application.

Key Features

• Rear shock absorber for Buick and Chevrolet applications
• Monroe Restore product line focused on steady handling and control
• Gas charged, twin-tube internal construction
• Telescopic design with progressive valving
• Black painted steel body with metal dust shield
• Stem upper mount and loop (eyelet) bushing and sleeve lower mount
• New construction with no remote reservoir or air ride features
• Part number 210075 for direct catalog identification

Product Details

Monroe Restore 210075 is engineered as a passive rear shock absorber that filters road harshness while maintaining predictable suspension response. The Restore line is positioned for drivers who want controlled ride behavior without adding adjustable damping or air suspension components. This unit uses a twin-tube, gas-charged design with a 12.4 mm rod diameter, 45 mm body diameter, 204 mm shock stroke, 336.8 mm compressed length, and 446.5 mm extended length. The painted steel body and included metal dust shield support durability in everyday driving conditions.

Use Monroe 210075 when servicing rear suspension on the Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu Limited, or Buick Allure listed above. The part number 210075 appears in interchange references and is commonly searched as a rear shock absorber for these GM sedans.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear-end bounce over bumps
• Loose or unsettled handling in the rear suspension
• Noise and vibration from worn shock absorbers
• Reduced control during braking and lane changes
• Uneven ride quality caused by aging dampers

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear position, mount style, and vehicle year before ordering. This shock uses a stem upper mount and a loop (eyelet) lower mount with bushing and sleeve, so confirm the original hardware layout matches the vehicle application. Mounting hardware is not listed as included. Inspect surrounding suspension bushings, mounts, and fasteners during replacement to avoid repeat labor.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Restore shocks are built as new replacement components for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs. The 210075 uses premium-grade construction with gas-charged damping, twin-tube internal design, and a painted steel body for consistent service performance.