Monroe 37122 Shock Absorber - Front

Monroe OESpectrum Shock for Light Trucks

Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber 37122 is built to restore factory-style drivability on front suspension applications. It filters road noise, vibration, and harshness while maintaining controlled handling for everyday driving.

Key Features

• OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber line tuned for original-equipment-style ride control
• Designed to improve handling precision while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness
• Compressed length: 13.625 in.; extended length: 18 in.; travel length: 4.375 in.
• Upper mount: stem mount with 2.375 in. stem length and 3/8"-16 thread pitch
• Lower mount: cross pin mount, closed ended, 5/16" hole ID, 2.7/16" pin length
• Dust shield included with metal dust shield material
• Extended bumper stop included

Detailed Description

The Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber 37122 is an OE-style replacement shock for front suspension service on select Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000, Mazda B4000, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, Ford Explorer, and Mercury Mountaineer models. It is engineered to bring back the original factory feel by balancing ride comfort with steering and body control. This part cross-references KYB 341302 for the same application.

Monroe’s OESpectrum Light Truck product line focuses on application-specific damping for stock suspension setups. For Ford Ranger front shock replacement, Mazda B3000 front shock replacement, or Ford Explorer front shock replacement, part number 37122 provides a direct-fit service option with mounting dimensions and hardware interface details matched to the listed applications.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce over uneven pavement
• Loose or unsettled steering feel on stock suspension vehicles
• Road noise and harshness transmitted through worn shocks
• Nose dive and reduced control during braking
• Uneven ride quality from aging front shock absorbers

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify upper stem and lower cross-pin mounting style before installation. Confirm compressed and extended length measurements against the vehicle’s suspension travel to ensure proper fitment. This shock is listed for front position use only, including 1998-2011 Ford Ranger front, 1998-2008 Mazda B3000 front, 1998-2009 Mazda B4000 front, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac front, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport front, 2001 Ford Explorer front, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer front, 2000 Ford Explorer front with Automatic Ride Control, and 1995-2000 Ford Explorer front without Automatic Ride Control.

Quality Assurance

Monroe designs the OESpectrum line to restore factory drivability and performance with controlled damping and reduced harshness. Part number 37122 is built for the listed OE-style front suspension applications and mounting specifications.