Monroe 210098 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear

Overview

Monroe Restore shock absorber 210098 is a new rear suspension shock built for consistent handling and control while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness. It is a fitment-based replacement for select Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Plug-In applications, with a twin-tube design and gas-charged construction.

Key Features

• Twin-tube, telescopic shock absorber design for controlled suspension movement.
• Gas-charged construction for stable damping response.
• Steel body with painted black finish for durable service.
• Dust shield included to help protect the rod area from road debris.
• Lower loop (eyelet) bushing and sleeve mount with upper stem mount.
• Monroe Restore line focuses on consistent ride control and reduced NVH.

Detailed Description

Monroe Restore 210098 is engineered as a premium-grade suspension shock absorber for rear applications on the Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Plug-In. The Restore product line is positioned around predictable handling, controlled body motion, and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness, making it a practical OE-style replacement for drivers who want restored suspension response without changing the vehicle’s basic ride character. This part number, 210098, uses a passive, non-adjustable design with a steel cylinder, painted finish, and black body color.

Fitment includes 2010-2017 Toyota Prius, rear, and 2013-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In, rear. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 5685 and KYB 349035 for the same application.

Common Issues It May Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor rebound control.
• Loose or unsettled rear suspension feel.
• Increased road noise and vibration transfer.
• Reduced damping performance from worn shock absorbers.
• Uneven ride quality after suspension wear.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment against the vehicle’s application before installation. This shock absorber uses a stem upper mount and a loop (eyelet) lower mount, so confirm the mounting style matches the original part. Mounting hardware is not included. The part number 210098 is a new, non-adjustable replacement shock absorber.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Restore shock absorbers are built as premium-grade replacement components and are designed to deliver consistent performance across supported passenger car applications. The Restore line is intended to provide controlled handling and comfort-focused damping in a replacement format.