Monroe Restore 210197 Rear Shock Absorber

Monroe Restore 210197 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for consistent damping, stable handling, and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness. It is a premium, gas-charged telescopic shock with a painted black steel body for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.

Key Features

• Rear shock absorber for suspension service on select Chevrolet and GMC applications
• Gas charged design for steady response and control
• Telescopic construction with a steel body and painted black finish
• Boot and dust shield included for added protection
• Progressive valving for balanced ride control
• Upper T-bar mount and lower loop (eyelet) bushing and sleeve mount
• New, premium-grade replacement part

Product Details

The Monroe Restore line focuses on restoring ride quality with predictable damping and reduced harshness. Part number 210197 uses a passive shock design with a 2-inch body diameter, 8.11-inch stroke, and 22.4-inch extended length. Monroe 210197 is built for rear suspension use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Express 1500, GMC Savana 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, GMC C1500 Suburban, GMC C2500 Suburban, and GMC Yukon. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 32264 for the same application.

Use Monroe Restore 210197 when you need a rear shock absorber that helps maintain body control over bumps, braking, and load changes while filtering out road noise and vibration. The painted steel body and included boot and dust shield add durability in everyday driving conditions.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps or dips
• Loose or unsettled handling in the rear suspension
• Harshness and vibration transmitted into the cabin
• Reduced control during braking or lane changes
• Wear from road debris and moisture exposure

Installation Notes

Fits 1996-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear; 1996-2014 GMC Savana 1500, rear; 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear; 1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, rear; 1992-1999 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, rear; 1992-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban, rear; 1992-1999 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; and 1995-1999 GMC Yukon, rear. Verify mount style, compressed length, and extended length before installation. This Monroe 210197 uses a T-bar upper mount and loop-style lower mount, and mounting hardware is not included.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Restore shocks are engineered as premium replacement suspension components with a focus on consistent performance and ride control. Part number 210197 is a new shock absorber built to meet the fitment and mounting requirements listed above.