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Review on 🚗 Enhance Vehicle Stability with Monroe 58645 Monroe Load Adjust Shock Absorber by Nicholas Lim

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good choice for 1st generation Honda Pilot with sagging rear

We have a 2007 Honda Pilot with 150,000 miles on it. Like every other Gen 1 Pilot, the rear springs began to loosen, causing the rear end to sag a bit—even without the weight of the car. The biggest problem with rear sag is that it changes the geometry of the rear triangle, leading to accelerated wear on the inside of the rear tires, also known as excessive negative camber. There are several solutions to this problem: new rear springs, adjustable upper arms, airbags and this option is spring dampers. I went for the fourth option and recently installed these dampers. The changes are striking: the rear of the car is slightly higher and lies more rigidly on the road. If you look at the car from behind you can clearly see that most if not all of the negative camber is gone. Body rolls have also been reduced. I tow this car quite a bit and am hoping with these spring shock absorbers I can handle the trailer tongue weight better. Installation took less than an hour on both sides. Stand for the jack, for work you need a jack.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Requires outlet