Monroe 37270 Shock Absorber - Rear

Monroe OESpectrum Rear Shock for Toyota

Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber 37270 is built for rear suspension service on select Toyota 4Runner and Toyota FJ Cruiser applications. It is engineered to restore factory-style drivability while improving handling control and reducing noise, vibration, and harshness.

Key Features

• Rear suspension shock absorber for select Toyota 4Runner and Toyota FJ Cruiser models
• OESpectrum Light Truck tuning for controlled ride response
• Helps filter road noise, vibration, and harshness
• Extended bumper stop: Yes
• Compressed length: 14.06 in.; extended length: 22.2 in.; travel length: 8.14 in.
• Upper mount: stem mount with 2.5/8 in. stem length and 1/2 in.-13 thread pitch
• Lower mount: loop bushing and sleeve mount with 3/4 in. sleeve ID x 1.7/8 in. sleeve OAL

Product Details

Monroe’s OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber line focuses on OE-style ride control for trucks and SUVs that need stable damping without sacrificing comfort. Part number 37270 is a rear shock absorber for 2022-2024 Toyota 4Runner, 2003-2021 Toyota 4Runner without Kinetic Dynamic Suspension and except X-REAS Suspension, and 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear-end bounce over bumps and uneven pavement
• Loose or unsettled rear suspension feel
• Noise and vibration from worn shock damping
• Reduced control during load changes and road transitions
• Ride quality loss on Toyota 4Runner and Toyota FJ Cruiser rear suspension systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by model year and suspension configuration before installation. This shock fits 2022-2024 Toyota 4Runner, rear; 2003-2021 Toyota 4Runner, rear, without Kinetic Dynamic Suspension and except X-REAS Suspension; and 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, rear. Confirm the upper stem mount and lower loop bushing and sleeve mount match the vehicle’s original mounting points, and inspect surrounding suspension components for wear before replacing the shock.

Quality Assurance

Monroe designs the OESpectrum line to deliver factory-style drivability and performance with controlled damping and reduced harshness. Part number 37270 is built for application-specific rear suspension service on the listed Toyota models.