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Max-Air Air Shock Absorber

Monroe MA810 Air Suspension Shock - Rear

Brand Monroe MA810
Position Rear
Compressed Bumper Stop Yes
Compressed Length 12.375
Dust Shield Yes
Dust Shield Material Rubber
Extended Bumper Stop No
Extended Hydraulic Lockout No
Extended Length 20.5
Lower Mounting Code L1/CP3
Lower Mounting Type L1/CP3
Parts Pack P00576,P01136
Travel Length 8.125
Upper Mounting Code S4
Upper Mounting Type Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
Product line Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
Fits Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Mercury, and Nissan · 96 vehicles

Air-adjustable design. Inflate or deflate up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with added weight.

Ideal for hauling. Helps keep the suspension level with additional load capacity up to 1,200 lbs.

Rubber dust shield. Helps protect the shock absorber from dirt and debris.

Cross-references 49199 for the same application. See all 1.

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Monroe Max-Air MA810 Rear Air Shock Absorber

The Monroe Max-Air Air Shock Absorber MA810 is built for rear suspension applications that need added support for towing and hauling. It can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to help maintain ride height when extra weight is added, with capacity limited by the vehicle’s suspension, tires, and transmission.

Compatible With rear applications on Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Chevette, Pontiac Acadian, Pontiac T1000, Ford LTD, Mercury Capri, Mercury Marquis, Ford Fairmont, Mercury Zephyr, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Nissan 510 models across the listed years. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 49199) for the same application.

  • Rear air shock absorber for towing and hauling support
  • Adjustable air pressure up to 150 PSI for ride-height control
  • Compressed length: 12.375 in.; extended length: 20.5 in.; travel length: 8.125 in.
  • Upper mount: stem mount with 2.3/8 in. stem length x 3/8 in.-16 thread pitch
  • Lower mount: L1/CP3 mounting code
  • Includes dust shield with rubber material
  • Compressed bumper stop: yes; extended bumper stop: no; extended hydraulic lockout: no

Max-Air Product Line Details

Monroe Max-Air shock absorbers are part of Monroe’s air-adjustable suspension line for vehicles that need rear-end support under load. The MA810 is a rear air shock absorber for classic Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Nissan applications, including Ford Mustang rear, Chevrolet Chevette rear, and Mercury Grand Marquis rear fitments. For vehicles that require separate left and right fill control, use the appropriate air line kit noted in the fitment details.

What It Helps Address

  • Rear sag when carrying cargo or towing
  • Loss of ride height after adding weight
  • Excessive rear suspension compression under load
  • Need for adjustable air pressure to fine-tune stance
  • Replacement of a worn rear air shock on listed vehicles

Installation Notes

Fits 1993-1979 Ford Mustang, rear; 1987-1976 Chevrolet Chevette, rear; 1987-1976 Pontiac Acadian, rear; 1987-1981 Pontiac T1000, rear; 1986-1983 Ford LTD, rear; 1986-1985 Mercury Capri, rear; 1986-1983 Mercury Marquis, rear; 1984-1979 Mercury Capri, rear; 1983-1978 Ford Fairmont, rear; 1983-1978 Mercury Zephyr, rear; 1982-1981 Mercury Cougar, rear; 1982-1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear; 1973-1970 Nissan 510, rear; and 1969 Nissan 510, rear. Notes call for separate left and right fill systems on many applications, with AK18 or AK64 air line kits referenced for setup changes. Follow the vehicle owner’s manual and verify suspension, tire, and transmission limits before loading.

Quality Assurance

Monroe manufactures the Max-Air line as an adjustable suspension solution for load-leveling rear applications. The MA810 is built with a dust shield and bumper stop features specified for the part, and its fitment data is defined for the listed rear applications.

This part fits 96 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1993FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1992FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1991FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1990FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1989FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1988FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1987ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1987FordMustang2.3LL4RearAir 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
1987PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1987PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1986ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1986FordLTDBaseRearAir 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
1986FordLTDBroughamRearAir 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
1986FordMustangLX2.3LL4RearAir 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
1986FordMustangLX3.8LV6RearAir 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
1986MercuryCapriRearExcept Handling Package; For Towing & Hauling; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1986MercuryMarquisRearFor Towing & Hauling; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; A Spring Compressor is not needed to change Struts on this Vehicle; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1986PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1986PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1985ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1985FordLTDBaseRearAir 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
1985FordLTDBroughamRearAir 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
1985FordLTDLX BroughamRearAir 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
1985FordMustangLX2.3LL4RearAir 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
1985FordMustangLX3.8LV6RearAir 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
1985MercuryCapriRearExcept Handling Package; For Towing & Hauling; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1985MercuryMarquisRearFor Towing & Hauling; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; A Spring Compressor is not needed to change Struts on this Vehicle; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1985PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1985PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1984ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1984FordLTDBaseRearAir 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
1984FordLTDBroughamRearAir 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
1984FordMustangGTRearAir 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
1984FordMustangLXRearAir 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
1984FordMustangLRearAir 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
1984MercuryCapriRearAir 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
1984MercuryMarquisRearFor Towing & Hauling; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; A Spring Compressor is not needed to change Struts on this Vehicle; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1984PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1984PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1983ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1983FordFairmontRearAir 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
1983FordLTDBaseRearAir 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
1983FordLTDBroughamRearAir 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
1983FordMustangRearAir 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
1983MercuryCapriRearAir 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
1983MercuryMarquisRearFor Towing & Hauling; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; A Spring Compressor is not needed to change Struts on this Vehicle; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1983MercuryZephyrRearAir 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
1983PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1983PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1982ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1982FordFairmontRearAir 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
1982FordMustangRearAir 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
1982MercuryCapriRearAir 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
1982MercuryCougarBaseRearAir 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
1982MercuryCougarGSRearAir 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
1982MercuryCougarLSRearAir 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
1982MercuryGrand MarquisRearAir 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
1982MercuryZephyrRearAir 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
1982PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1982PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1981ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1981FordFairmontRearAir 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
1981FordMustangRearAir 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
1981MercuryCapriRearAir 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
1981MercuryCougarBaseRearAir 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
1981MercuryGrand MarquisRearAir 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
1981MercuryZephyrRearAir 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
1981PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1981PontiacT1000RearAir 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
1980ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1980FordFairmontRearAir 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
1980FordMustangRearAir 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
1980MercuryCapriRearAir 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
1980MercuryGrand MarquisRearAir 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
1980MercuryZephyrRearAir 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
1980PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1979ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1979FordFairmontRearAir 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
1979FordMustangRearAir 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
1979MercuryCapriRearAir 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
1979MercuryGrand MarquisRearAir 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
1979MercuryZephyrRearAir 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
1979PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1978ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1978FordFairmontRearAir 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
1978MercuryZephyrRearAir 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
1978PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1977ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1977PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1976ChevroletChevetteRearAir 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
1976PontiacAcadianRearAir 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
1973Nissan510RearFor Towing & Hauling; Sedan Models; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1972Nissan510RearFor Towing & Hauling; Sedan Models; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1971Nissan510RearFor Towing & Hauling; Sedan Models; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1970Nissan510RearFor Towing & Hauling; Sedan Models; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
1969Nissan510RearFor Towing & Hauling; From 9/69; Sedan Models; Use AK18 Air Line Kit To Replace Single Air Shock Fill System If Necessary; Use AK64 Air Line Kit To Add Seperate Left and Right Air Shock Fill System If Desired; Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
Directly replaces or cross-references 1 part number
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
49199