Monroe 5684 Shock Absorber - Rear

Rear Shock Absorber for Scion tC

Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber 5684 is built for the rear of 2011-2016 Scion tC models with stock suspension components. It focuses on restoring factory-style drivability while improving handling precision and reducing noise, vibration, and harshness.

The Monroe OESpectrum line is tuned for passenger cars that need controlled damping, consistent ride quality, and OE-style response. For Scion tC rear shock absorber replacement, part number 5684 provides a direct-fit service solution for drivers looking to maintain original suspension behavior.

Key Features

• Rear suspension shock absorber for 2011-2016 Scion tC
• Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorber line
• Designed to restore factory drivability and performance
• Helps improve handling precision and control
• Filters noise, vibration, and harshness for a smoother ride
• Dust shield included
• Upper mounting type: stem mount with 2.5/8" stem length and 1/2"-13 thread pitch
• Lower mounting type: loop bushing and sleeve mount with 12MM sleeve ID and 2.3/8" sleeve OAL

Detailed Description

Monroe 5684 is a rear suspension shock absorber engineered for the 2011-2016 Scion tC. It is part of the OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber line, which is focused on OE-style ride control for passenger vehicles. This rear shock absorber uses a stem upper mount and a loop bushing and sleeve lower mount, making it a fitment-specific replacement for the listed application. The design includes a dust shield and a travel length of 3.86 inches, with compressed and extended lengths of 15.16 inches and 22.37 inches respectively.

This part cross-references KYB 349210 for the same application. If you are replacing worn rear shocks on a Scion tC, Monroe 5684 supports a controlled ride and consistent rear suspension response.

What It Helps Address

• Rear-end bounce or excessive oscillation over bumps
• Loose or unsettled handling in the Scion tC rear suspension
• Noise, vibration, and harshness from worn shock absorbers
• Reduced ride control during everyday driving
• Uneven damping response from aging factory shocks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the upper stem mount and lower loop bushing and sleeve mount before installation. Confirm that the vehicle is a 2011-2016 Scion tC with rear shock absorber service needs and compare the existing shock dimensions to the listed compressed length, extended length, and travel length. Monroe part number 5684 is specified for rear position use only on the listed application.

Quality Assurance

Monroe OESpectrum is positioned as an OE-style passenger car shock absorber line focused on restoring original ride characteristics while maintaining handling control. Part number 5684 is built around the listed mounting and dimensional specifications for the confirmed Scion tC rear application.