Monroe 40047 Suspension Strut - Front

Monroe Specialty Strut 40047 Overview

Monroe Specialty Strut 40047 is a direct-fit suspension strut for vehicles equipped with factory electronic suspension systems. It restores factory ride height and supports OE-style suspension performance for select Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade EXT, and Chevrolet Avalanche applications.

The Monroe Specialty Strut line is built for vehicles that use factory air, hydraulic self-leveling, or electronic suspension. This application-specific strut is a gas-charged unit, so the strut rod extends automatically during service and installation. Monroe 40047 is a practical replacement when the original electronic specialty strut has worn out and the vehicle needs to return to proper stance and ride control.

Key Features

• Direct-fit suspension strut for front applications
• Gas charged unit with automatic rod extension
• Restores factory ride height on equipped vehicles
• Body type B4 construction
• Compressed length: 12.75 in.
• Extended length: 17.16 in.
• Body length: 12.25 in.
• Travel length: 4.41 in.
• Compatible with factory electronic suspension setups on select GM SUVs and trucks

Detailed Description

Monroe 40047 is a specialty front strut for 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade, 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007-2014 GMC Yukon, 2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, and 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche applications with the specified electronic suspension equipment. It is engineered as a replacement for factory air, hydraulic self-leveling, or electronic suspension systems, helping return the vehicle to its original ride height and suspension geometry. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 540618, 580430) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end sag caused by a worn electronic specialty strut
• Loss of factory ride height on equipped Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC models
• Excessive bounce or reduced damping control from a failing strut
• Suspension warning symptoms tied to aging OE-style strut components
• Uneven stance after the original front strut loses support

Installation Notes

Verify exact vehicle equipment before ordering. This Monroe 40047 front strut is listed for vehicles with Electronic Suspension or Z55 Electronic Suspension and without 22-inch wheels or Magnetic Ride Control Suspension, depending on application. Mounting hardware is not included. Dust shield, bumper stops, and parts pack are not included. Because this is a gas-charged strut, the rod extends automatically during handling and installation.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Specialty Strut components are built as direct-fit replacements for factory-equipped suspension systems, with application-specific dimensions and OE-style function for the listed vehicles. Monroe 40047 is intended to restore factory ride height on the confirmed fitment applications.