{"product_id":"monroe-32231-suspension-shock-absorber-rear","title":"Monroe 32231 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonro-Matic Plus Rear Shock Absorber\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Monroe Monro-Matic Plus Shock Absorber, part number 32231, is built for rear suspension service on select Ford trucks and Super Duty applications. It uses nitrogen gas charge and Velocity Proportional Valving (VPV) to help deliver more controlled ride response at an economical price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonroe Monro-Matic Plus shock absorber for rear suspension use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen gas charged for consistent damping response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelocity Proportional Valving (VPV) technology for improved comfort and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 13.375 in.; extended length: 22.875 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel length: 9.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal dust shield included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper mounting type: loop bushing mount with 5\/8 in. bushing ID and 1.5\/16 in. bushing OAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower mounting type: loop bushing and sleeve mount with 12 mm sleeve ID and 1.1\/2 in. sleeve OAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonroe 32231 is a rear suspension shock absorber engineered for Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, and Ford F-350 applications listed below. The Monro-Matic Plus line focuses on practical ride improvement by combining gas-charged construction with VPV tuning, which helps the shock respond to changing road inputs without adding unnecessary cost. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Shock Absorber Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive rear-end bounce over uneven pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced control after worn shock absorber replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarsh or inconsistent rear ride response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear suspension instability during load changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or vibration associated with degraded damping performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Installation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1999-2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1996 Ford F-100 Ranger, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1985-1996 Ford F-150, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1992-1996 Ford F-250, rear, without 8,600 lb GVW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1980-1991 Ford F-250, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987-1991 Ford F-350, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1980-1983 Ford F-350, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1984-1986 Ford F-350, rear, with Single Rear Wheels (SRW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify compressed and extended length, mounting style, and rear suspension configuration before installation. This Monroe 32231 shock absorber uses loop-style upper and lower mounts, so matching the sleeve and bushing dimensions to the vehicle is important for proper fitment on Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, and Ford F-350 Super Duty rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonroe Monro-Matic Plus shocks are engineered with gas-charged construction and VPV tuning to support consistent ride performance across the listed Ford truck applications. Part number 32231 is built for direct replacement use where the specified mounting and dimensional requirements match the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monroe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52706497167541,"sku":"BCZC-32231","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/TS_32231_Fro.jpg?v=1781503402","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/monroe-32231-suspension-shock-absorber-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}