Monroe 72490 Suspension Strut - Rear Left

Monroe OESpectrum Rear Left Strut for Toyota

The Monroe OESpectrum Strut 72490 is built to restore factory-style drivability and road control on select Toyota applications. It filters out noise, vibration, and harshness while helping maintain precise suspension response on the rear left corner.

Key Features

• Monroe OESpectrum Strut line tuned for OE-style ride control and handling precision
• Gas charged unit with automatic rod extension
• Dust shield included for added protection
• Extended bumper stop included
• Mounting hardware included
• Compressed length: 17.421 in.; extended length: 24.547 in.; travel length: 7.126 in.
• Body length: 12.358 in.; reserve tube diameter: 2 in.; body type: B14

Product Details

Monroe OESpectrum Strut 72490 is a suspension strut for the rear left position on 2009-2015 Toyota Venza and 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander. The OESpectrum product line focuses on restoring original factory drivability with controlled handling and reduced harshness, making it a practical OE-style replacement for daily-driven Toyota Venza and Toyota Highlander vehicles. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear suspension bounce or rebound
• Noisy or harsh ride over broken pavement
• Reduced rear-end stability during cornering or lane changes
• Worn strut performance that affects ride control
• Uneven suspension response at the rear left corner

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear left fitment before installation on your Toyota Venza or Toyota Highlander. Inspect related suspension components, including mounts and surrounding hardware, for wear before replacing the strut. Use the included mounting hardware and dust shield as specified by the application, and confirm proper torque and alignment after installation.

Quality Assurance

Monroe designs the OESpectrum line to deliver OE-style ride control, handling precision, and noise isolation for factory-like drivability. Part number 72490 is built for the listed Toyota applications and follows Monroe’s suspension engineering standards.