Monroe 5629 Shock Absorber - Rear

Monroe OESpectrum Rear Shock Absorber 5629

Monroe OESpectrum 5629 is a rear suspension shock absorber built to restore factory-style drivability and road control on select Chrysler, Dodge applications. It is engineered to filter out noise, vibration, and harshness while maintaining precise handling response for everyday driving.

Key Features

• Rear suspension shock absorber for OE-style ride control
• Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorber line
• Compressed length: 18.125 in.; extended length: 25.3125 in.; travel length: 7.188 in.
• Metal dust shield included
• Upper mount: stem mount, 2.3/8 in. stem length x 3/8 in.-16 thread pitch
• Lower mount: loop bushing and sleeve mount with 12 mm sleeve ID x 1.7/8 in. sleeve OAL
• Cross-reference: KYB 344660

Product Details

The Monroe OESpectrum 5629 shock absorber is part of Monroe’s OESpectrum passenger car shock absorber line, which focuses on restoring original factory drivability and performance. Its valving and construction are aimed at controlled handling and reduced harshness, making it a practical replacement for worn rear shocks on the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum when equipped as listed. This part number, 5629, is a direct-fit rear shock option for vehicles with performance suspension and without high-performance suspension, self-leveling suspension, or police package equipment where noted.

This part cross-references KYB 344660 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, rear, with Performance Suspension; without High Performance Suspension; without Self Leveling Suspension.
• Fits 2009-2010 Dodge Challenger, rear.
• Fits 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, rear, without Police Package; with Performance Suspension; without High Performance Suspension; without Self Leveling Suspension.
• Fits 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, rear, without Police Package; with Performance Suspension; without High Performance Suspension; without Self Leveling Suspension.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Excessive rear-end bounce after hitting bumps
• Reduced handling control during lane changes and cornering
• Harsh ride quality from worn shock damping
• Noise and vibration from aging rear suspension components
• Uneven road feel caused by tired OE shocks

Installation Notes

Verify rear suspension configuration before ordering, especially performance suspension, self-leveling suspension, high-performance suspension, and police package exclusions. Confirm mount style, compressed length, and extended length against the original shock absorber before installation. The Monroe 5629 uses a stem upper mount and a loop bushing and sleeve lower mount, so matching the existing hardware layout is important for proper fitment on Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum rear applications.

Quality Assurance

Monroe’s OESpectrum line is positioned as an OE-style replacement solution for restoring factory drivability and performance while controlling noise, vibration, and harshness. Part number 5629 is built to meet the listed application requirements for the specified rear fitments.