Review on Monroe Shocks & Struts Monro-Matic Plus 32292 Shock Absorber: Optimal Performance and Durability by Fredo Zhan

These are remanufactured/remanufactured shock absorbers. This can be recognized by a small welding gap in the center of the shock absorber and a look reminiscent of spray paint. That's what they do in third world countries, they pierce the shock absorber, drain the oil, put it back in and then weld it. On top of that I got two defective ones that didn't clean up properly, the exchange still didn't work properly. Even the good guys were very weak and contracted with ease. I ended up returning all four and buying the KYBs which are much better quality and made in Japan.