Monroe 37044 Shock Absorber - Rear

Monroe OESpectrum Rear Shock for Light Trucks

Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber 37044 is built for rear suspension service on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks from 1988-2000. It is designed to restore factory drivability while improving handling control and reducing noise, vibration, and harshness.

Key Features

• Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber, part number 37044
• Rear shock absorber for select Chevrolet C1500, C2500, K1500, K2500 and GMC C1500, C2500, K1500, K2500 applications
• Compressed length: 16.125 in.; extended length: 26.75 in.; travel length: 10.625 in.
• Metal dust shield included to help protect the shock body
• Extended bumper stop: yes; compressed bumper stop: no
• Lower mount: loop bushing and sleeve mount with 9/16 in. sleeve ID and 1.5/8 in. sleeve OAL
• Upper mount: cross pin mount, closed ended, 5/16 in. hole ID, 2.7/8 in. pin length

Product Details

The Monroe OESpectrum line is focused on OE-style ride control for light trucks, with tuning aimed at preserving original factory drivability while filtering out unwanted road harshness. On rear suspension applications for Chevrolet C1500, Chevrolet C2500, Chevrolet K1500, Chevrolet K2500, GMC C1500, GMC C2500, GMC K1500, and GMC K2500, this shock absorber is built for stock-component service and application-specific replacement needs. Part number 37044 also cross-references KYB 344263 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear-end bounce after bumps or dips
• Loose or unsettled ride feel on stock suspension trucks
• Harshness and vibration transmitted through the rear suspension
• Reduced control from worn rear shock absorbers
• Noise from aging shock components and mounting wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year, model, and suspension configuration before installation. This shock is listed for 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and GMC C1500 rear applications, 1988-2000 Chevrolet C2500 and GMC C2500 rear applications without heavy duty suspension, 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500 and GMC K1500 rear applications without the Z71 Off Road Package, and 1988-2000 Chevrolet K2500 and GMC K2500 rear applications without 8,600 lb GVW. Confirm the upper cross pin and lower loop-bushing mount style matches the vehicle before service. Monroe 37044 is a direct rear suspension service part for these truck platforms, including Chevrolet C1500 rear and GMC K1500 rear use cases.

Quality Assurance

Monroe designs the OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber line to restore factory-style ride control and handling precision while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness. The metal dust shield adds protection for the shock body in demanding truck use.