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Monroe 40050 Shock Absorber - Rear
Monroe Specialty Shock Absorber 40050 Overview
The Monroe Specialty Shock Absorber part number 40050 is designed for select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks and SUVs. Engineered to provide reliable suspension performance, this shock absorber supports smooth handling and ride comfort for vehicles like the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL 1500.
- Extended length of 22.75 inches for precise fitment
- Compressed length of 15.38 inches with 7.37 inches travel length
- Loop bushing and sleeve mount design with 12mm sleeve inner diameter
- Upper and lower mounting codes: Ls74 for consistent installation
- Compatible with multiple full-size SUVs and trucks including Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Detailed Product Features and Specifications
This Monroe Specialty Shock Absorber 40050 features a loop bushing and sleeve mount both at the upper and lower ends, with a 12mm sleeve inner diameter and precise outer dimensions to ensure proper alignment and secure attachment. The extended length of 22.75 inches and compressed length of 15.38 inches provide the necessary stroke for effective suspension travel of 7.37 inches. Notably, this shock absorber does not include a dust shield or bumper stops, focusing on core suspension damping performance. The mounting codes Ls74 correspond to the specific loop bushing and sleeve mount types, ensuring compatibility with the suspension systems of Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC Yukon models.
About the Monroe Specialty Shock Absorber Line
The Specialty Shock Absorber line by Monroe is tailored for vehicles requiring precise suspension components that meet original equipment specifications. This product line emphasizes durability and fitment accuracy for trucks and SUVs, making it suitable for models such as the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and Cadillac Escalade ESV. The 40050 shock absorber is part of this line, designed to maintain vehicle stability and ride quality under various driving conditions.
Common Applications and Problem Solving
- Restores proper suspension damping for Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon XL 1500
- Addresses excessive bouncing or poor ride control in Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Eliminates uneven tire wear caused by worn shock absorbers on Chevrolet Avalanche
- Improves handling and stability for GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade EXT
- Replaces damaged or leaking shocks to maintain suspension integrity
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Monroe Specialty Shock Absorber 40050, ensure the mounting points correspond to the Ls74 upper and lower loop bushing and sleeve mounts. Verify the 12mm sleeve inner diameter matches the vehicleβs suspension hardware. Proper torque specifications should be followed to avoid premature wear. Since this shock absorber does not include dust shields or bumper stops, inspect existing components for wear and replace if necessary to maintain suspension protection.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Monroe manufactures the Specialty Shock Absorber 40050 to meet stringent quality standards for suspension components. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Monroe typically offers coverage against defects in materials and workmanship. This shock absorber is engineered to provide consistent performance for Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC full-size SUVs and trucks, supporting long-term vehicle stability and ride comfort.
| Brand | Monroe |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 40050 |
| Position | Specialty Shock Absorber, Rear |
| Compressed Bumper Stop | No |
| Compressed Length | 15.38 |
| Dust Shield | No |
| Extended Bumper Stop | No |
| Extended Hydraulic Lockout | No |
| Extended Length | 22.75 |
| Lower Mounting Code | LS74 |
| Lower Mounting Type | Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12MM Sleeve ID X 1.11/16" Sleeve OAL |
| Parts Pack | None |
| Travel Length | 7.37 |
| Upper Mounting Code | LS74 |
| Upper Mounting Type | Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12MM Sleeve ID X 42.86MM Sleeve OAL |
This part fits 66 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2014 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2013 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2013 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2013 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2012 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2012 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2012 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2011 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2011 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2011 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2010 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2010 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2010 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2009 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2009 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2009 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2008 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2008 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2008 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2007 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | with Electronic Suspension; without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2007 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2007 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | without 22 Wheels; without Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2006 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2006 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2006 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2005 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2005 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2005 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2004 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2004 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2004 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2003 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2003 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2002 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Fits vehicles equipped with Electronic Adjustable Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | with Electronic Controlled Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | with Z55 Electronic Suspension; Specialty Shock Absorber |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.