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Monroe MA746 Air Suspension Shock - Rear
Overview of Monroe Max-Air Air Shock Absorber MA746
The Monroe Max-Air Air Shock Absorber MA746 is engineered to provide reliable suspension support for Dodge and Plymouth vans and trucks. Designed specifically for models like the Dodge Ram 1500 Van and Plymouth B1500, this air shock absorber helps maintain vehicle stability and ride comfort under varying load conditions.
- Compressed length: 13.125 inches
- Extended length: 21 inches
- Travel length: 7.875 inches
- Includes rubber dust shield for protection
- Equipped with compressed bumper stop
- Upper and lower loop bushing & sleeve mounts
- Compatible with Dodge and Plymouth B100, B150, B200, B250, B1500, B2500, PB150, PB250, Ram 1500 Van, and Ram 2500 Van
Max-Air Air Shock Absorber Product Line Details
The Monroe Max-Air Air Shock Absorber line is designed to enhance air suspension systems by providing consistent damping and support. This product line focuses on durability and precise fitment, ensuring that each shock absorber like the MA746 meets the specific mounting and travel requirements of the vehicle. The inclusion of features such as rubber dust shields and compressed bumper stops helps protect the shock absorber components and extend service life.
Technical Description and Features
The MA746 air shock absorber features a compressed length of 13.125 inches and an extended length of 21 inches, allowing for a travel length of 7.875 inches. It is equipped with a rubber dust shield to prevent dirt and debris from affecting the internal components. The shock absorber uses loop bushing and sleeve mounts both at the upper (Ls38) and lower (Ls39) ends, with a 1/2 inch sleeve inner diameter and specific outer lengths to ensure proper fitment. The compressed bumper stop is included to absorb impact and reduce wear during operation. This part does not include an extended bumper stop or extended hydraulic lockout, which aligns with its intended use in Dodge and Plymouth vans and trucks.
Applications and Problem Solving
- Restores proper suspension travel and damping on Dodge Ram 1500 Van and Plymouth B1500
- Reduces excessive bouncing and improves ride stability under load
- Prevents premature wear caused by dirt and debris with integrated dust shield
- Maintains vehicle height and handling characteristics in air suspension systems
- Replaces worn or damaged air shock absorbers to improve overall suspension performance
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify compatibility with your specific Dodge or Plymouth model before installation
- Ensure mounting points correspond to loop bushing and sleeve mount specifications
- Inspect and replace related suspension components if necessary for optimal performance
- Use proper tools to avoid damage to bushings and sleeves during installation
- Check air suspension system for leaks or other issues when replacing the shock absorber
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Monroe manufactures the Max-Air Air Shock Absorber MA746 to meet OEM standards for durability and performance. The part includes a dust shield and bumper stop to protect internal components and extend service life. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Monroe products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. It is recommended to consult the product packaging or Monroeβs official documentation for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Monroe |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MA746 |
| Position | Max-Air Air Shock Absorber, Rear |
| Compressed Bumper Stop | Yes |
| Compressed Length | 13.125 |
| Dust Shield | Yes |
| Dust Shield Material | Rubber |
| Extended Bumper Stop | No |
| Extended Hydraulic Lockout | No |
| Extended Length | 21 |
| Lower Mounting Code | LS39 |
| Lower Mounting Type | Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 1.5/8" Sleeve OAL |
| Parts Pack | P00185 |
| Travel Length | 7.875 |
| Upper Mounting Code | LS38 |
| Upper Mounting Type | Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 38.1MM Sleeve OAL |
This part fits 71 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1998 | Dodge | B1500 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1998 | Dodge | B2500 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1997 | Dodge | B1500 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1997 | Dodge | B2500 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1996 | Dodge | B1500 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1996 | Dodge | B2500 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1995 | Dodge | B1500 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1995 | Dodge | B2500 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1994 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1994 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1993 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1993 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1992 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1992 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1991 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1991 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1990 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1990 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1989 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1989 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1988 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1988 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1987 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1987 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1986 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1986 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1985 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1985 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1984 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1984 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1983 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1983 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1983 | Plymouth | PB150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1983 | Plymouth | PB250 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1982 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1982 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1982 | Plymouth | PB150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1982 | Plymouth | PB250 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1981 | Dodge | B150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1981 | Dodge | B250 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1981 | Plymouth | PB150 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1981 | Plymouth | PB250 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1980 | Dodge | B100 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1980 | Dodge | B200 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1979 | Dodge | B100 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1979 | Dodge | B200 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1978 | Dodge | B100 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1978 | Dodge | B200 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1977 | Dodge | B100 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1977 | Dodge | B200 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1976 | Dodge | B100 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1976 | Dodge | B200 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1975 | Dodge | B100 | Rear | Air suspension shock for towing and hauling; replacement requires separate left and right fill system with AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
| 1975 | Dodge | B200 | Rear | For Towing & Hauling; without Heavy Duty Suspension; Use AK18 or AK64 Air Line Kit for single or separate left and right air shock fill system.; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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