Monroe 73042 Suspension Strut - Front Right

Monroe OESpectrum Front Right Strut 73042

Monroe OESpectrum Strut 73042 is a front right suspension strut built to restore factory-style drivability and road control. It is engineered for the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2014-2015 Kia Sorento, with a focus on reducing noise, vibration, and harshness while maintaining precise handling.

Key Features

• Front right suspension strut for select Hyundai and Kia applications
• Monroe OESpectrum tuning for controlled handling and ride comfort
• Helps filter road noise, vibration, and harshness
• Compressed length: 12.57 in; extended length: 19.65 in
• Travel length: 7.08 in; body length: 15.814 in
• Reserve tube diameter: 2.129 in; body type: B9
• Extended bumper stop included; mounting hardware included

Product Line Details

The Monroe OESpectrum line is focused on OE-style ride restoration for drivers who want predictable steering response and stable suspension behavior. This Monroe 73042 strut uses application-specific valving to support handling precision while helping isolate harshness from the cabin.

Detailed Description

Monroe 73042 is a suspension strut for the front right position on 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2014-2015 Kia Sorento. It is designed to bring back original factory drivability by balancing control and comfort, making it a practical choice for replacing a worn front strut on a Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento. This part cross-references KYB 335624 and Focus Auto Parts 333532R for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Clunking or harshness from a worn strut assembly
• Reduced steering stability during braking and cornering
• Uneven ride quality caused by suspension wear
• Noise, vibration, and harshness from the front suspension

Installation Notes and Tips

Install Monroe OESpectrum Strut 73042 at the front right position only. Verify vehicle year, model, and trim before ordering, since fitment is limited to the listed Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Kia Sorento applications. Inspect related suspension components, alignment angles, and upper mounting points during replacement to ensure proper ride height and steering response.

Quality Assurance

Monroe designs the OESpectrum line around OE-style ride restoration and controlled damping characteristics. Part number 73042 is built for direct-fit application coverage on the listed vehicles and is supported by Monroe’s suspension product engineering standards.