Monroe 65148 Shock Absorber

Monroe 65148 Shock Absorber, Gas Magnum 65

The Monroe® Magnum® shock absorber for class 6-8 vehicles is the first gas-charged, large-bore shock for air spring and taper leaf suspensions. The nitrogen gas charge provides the fast response essential for today’s heavy truck suspension systems.

•  FOR HARDWORKING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES -- Designed to handle the demands of high mileage and severe use class 6-8 trucks and buses
•  CONSISTENT RIDE -- All-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown while larger 2-3/8-in. reserve tube holds more fluid to improve performance (most applications)
•  EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING -- 10-Stage valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger 1-3/4-in. bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride (most applications)
•  STRONG AND DURABLE -- Shouldered bushing and bonded bushing with sleeve protects from bushing walkout for improved quality; arc welds up to 360° for durability
•  BUILT TO LAST -- Robust hydraulic lock-out prevents over extension of air bags, top-out of the piston and averts damage to seal assembly (most applications)
•  LONGER SERVICE LIFE -- Bearing with PTFE coating reduces friction between rod and rod guide combined with nitrocarburized piston rod provides durability and longer service life (most applications)
•  REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS -- Delivers exceptional control and isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness under most driving conditions
•  IMPROVES PERFORMANCE -- Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
•  BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Monroe’s 90-day Risk Free Ride Offer and Limited Commercial Warranty

Color:  Black
Extended Length (IN):  22.75
Extended Length (MM):  577.9
Lower Mount Type:  Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 3/4" Sleeve ID X 2.5/16" Sleeve OAL
Upper Mount Type:  Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 3/4" Sleeve ID X 2.5/16" Sleeve OAL
Gas Charged:  Yes
Compressed Length (IN):  14.625
Compressed Length (MM):  371.5
Travel Length (IN):  8.125
Travel Length (MM):  206.4
Finish:  Painted
Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point:  Center of Loop
Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point:  Center of Loop
Shaft Diameter (MM):  18
Internal Construction Type:  Twin Tube
Adjustable Damping:  No
Dust Shield Included:  Yes
Dust Shield Material:  Metal
Includes Bump Stop:  No
Upper Mount Code:  LS86
Lower Mount Code:  LS86
Hydraulic Lockout:  No
Shock Absorber Bore Size (MM):  44.5
Shock Absorber Bore Size (IN):  1.75
Foam Cell Design:  No
Internal Rebound Bumper:  No
Parts Pack(s):  None
Part Description:  Shock Absorber

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Limited Commercial Warranty
DRiV offers a limited commercial warranty on qualifying premium Monroe® Magnum® shock absorbers when used under normal operating conditions as described below.

1-YEAR LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

DRiV warrants premium Monroe Magnum shock absorbers within part number series 74000-74999 installed on vehicles designed for commercial purposes against defects and wear-out for one (1) year from date of purchase or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

2-YEAR LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

DRiV warrants qualifying premium Monroe Magnum shock absorbers within part number series 65000-65999, 66000-66999, 555XXX, and 557XXX installed on vehicles designed for commercial purposes against defects and wear-out for two (2) years from date of purchase or 200,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

3-YEAR LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

DRiV warrants premium Monroe Magnum shock absorbers within part number series 550XXX and 553XXX installed on vehicles designed for commercial purposes against defects and wear-out for three (3) years from date of purchase or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Limited Commercial Warranty
DRiV's obligation under each warranty described above is limited to replacement of the worn-out or defective product with a comparable DRiV product in accordance with this warranty. Cost of removal and installation are not included, and any incidental and consequential damages are excluded under this warranty, regardless of when the failure occurs. This warranty has no cash value.
To make a claim under this warranty, return the worn-out or defective product with the dated original receipt to the dealer or retailer from whom it was purchased.

This warranty does not apply to: (i) any other costs, including costs of removal, installation, diagnostic time, and any other expenses arising out of replacing the product (ii) products which have been installed on non-catalogued applications; (iii) products that are new, unused or show signs of normal wear but not defective; (iv) products which have been misused, modified, altered, improperly applied or installed; (v) product damaged in an accident or by fire, weather, or any other force majeure event or hazard; (vi) products which have been installed on vehicles used for racing purposes or damaged due to vehicle modifications; (vii) obsolete parts no longer available from DRiV; (viii) product that has been transferred from the vehicle on which it was originally installed; (ix) non-genuine DRiV branded product or competitive parts; and (x) products installed on vehicles that have been modified outside the specifications of the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer, including but not limited to aftermarket modifications for racing, off-road, or powersports purposes.

DRiV will not accept any returns and is not responsible for any claims related to circumstances and products described in the preceding sentence. All warranties, express or implied, are disclaimed if not stated herein. Any implied warranties you may have under state law are limited to the same duration and other terms as this warranty to the extent permissible.

DRiV will contact warranty-serviced consumers to conduct customer satisfaction surveys relating to product and warranty service. Survey activity will provide valuable feedback and help measure the level of consumer satisfaction in different markets.