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The Monroe Max-Air MA822 is a rear air adjustable shock absorber designed for select Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. It features up to 150 PSI air pressure adjustment to maintain ride height under loads up to 1,200 lbs, precision-ground piston rods, and durable sintered iron pistons for long-lasting smooth handling. Its specialized air fittings ensure leak-free integration with factory or manual air systems, while OE all-weather fluid guarantees consistent performance across temperature extremes.
Brand | Monroe |
Auto Part Position | Rear |
Style | Compression |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Exterior Finish | Black |
Material | Iron |
Extended Length | 24.38 Inches |
OEM Part Number | MA822 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00048598031839 |
UPC | 048598031839 |
Manufacturer | Monroe Shocks & Struts |
Item Weight | 11 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 21.1 x 7.8 x 3.4 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | MA822 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | MA822 |
B**N
Great Replacement
Great fit & replacement. Much smoother ride. Easy to install. Appear to be very good quality for the price.
J**.
Perfect fit.
Doesn't matter what color something is as long as it's the right product which this was. Fit my 2006 Lucerne perfectly...And so far are working great. Got to love finding parts made in the USA.
A**Y
Easy DIY project for a nice ride!!! Save yourself some money on this one!
I purchased these air shocks for my 2005 Buick La Sabre Custom, 31,000 mile, based on previous reviews and felt comfortable with all of the comments. I only had problems with self made errors when I tried to secure the nut to the top of the shocks, I had the metal washer turned the wrong way, and I couldn't get the nut to start on the threads. The washer looks upside down, and that is what threw me. The shocks didn't look like the ones I have, until I fully extended them. Just hook the bottom bar to something and they easily extend. The Bore or size of the shocks looks a little larger than my stock ones. The shocks don't come with the bottom nut and bolts, only the washers and the top nut that secures the shock mounted inside the trunk. Two of my clips (nuts) were already broken but I was able to still use them, holding them in place with a vise grip pliers. I too wish the bolts and nuts came with the new shocks. Also, I placed the clip over the airline before placing it back on the Air Shock, and it snapped securely. Much easier than trying to spread the clip after pushing the air cap on the shock, then the clip. Looks like my Buick was raised about two inches. We'll see how she rides on our trip next week.
R**O
Shocks' ride, feel, and quality.
This shocks are a good replacement to oem shocks for a 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS. Albeit, they are not as cushy as stock shocks but for about $64 a pair, it's very hard to beat. Oem shocks are anywhere from 400-1000 each one...that's right, up to 2000.00 for a pair of oem shocks. Of course, prices vary depending upon where you purchase them.Back to the Max-Airs. They hook-up the same as the oem. Fit snug and secure. They are also just as big. You will notice the shocks have a large diameter. The shocks are also black, not white as advertised...sure makes it easier to hide the fact they are not oem. These shocks DO NOT come with the electronic adjustable sensor...hence the price. Still, the provide a solid ride with a reasonable amount of cushion. I quickly noticed that they don't provide a cloud-like feel, but for $64 they're are a great alternative. The shocks do air up and help offset weight in the rear. They handle pretty well over bumps and provide a smooth ride for the most part. You will be able to tell a differece with these shocks in comparison to oem, but again you are saving a ton of money.As for quality, they are monroe...a good brand with solid contstruction. Plus, I think the ones I got offered a life-time warranty. Only time will tell how long they last. Still, have carried light loads and heavy loads the rubber boot inflats perfectly and deflates perfectly.Definitely worth it if you like your car, don't want to part with it, and don't have at least $800 to buy a set of oems.O yeah, almost forgot, installation was pretty easy. Basic tools are needed and it's definitely a one-man, under the tree, driveway type install.
A**N
Mine weren't white, they were black
These restored the ride quality on my Cadillac DTS for an awesome price, and I'm thrilled by that - my only disappointment was that the listing shows a white pair and I thought that would make a beautiful contrast to the rest of the undercarriage ;-)
D**L
Perfect Replacements
Replaced rear air shocks in an 04 Cadillac Deville. It was completely plug and play with no fuss. Just make sure you have the compatible version of air ride. (Auto level only)
J**.
Don't last long at all.
First, after installing, I noticed rust on the body where the air bladder was resting while in packaged. When it inflated, it exposed the rust. I didn't think that would cause any issues so I rolled with it. The first week was fine, no issues. After that, I noticed the pump was running longer than I was used to. After about 2 months or so, one shock became bouncy at highway speeds. I tested this by swapping shocks around and the bounce followed the shock. I contacted the seller and they told me they would send a replacement but I had to send them the bad one back. So that car would be down while I waited. I have other vehicles to drive, so no biggie. But to be honest, I didn't feel like I should have to go thru all that. Well its now, not a full years worth of use, and these bladders are leaking. I'm not making this review to try and get replacements or even bad mouth the company. This is just my experience. Sure, maybe I could've replaced that one shock. But both of these are now leaking. So that would've only been a bandaid to the entire issue. Maybe I got a bad batch. Maybe the ones I got were old and that would explain the rust. But regardless, I don't believe that a customer should have to take a shock off and leave their potentially "only" vehicle disabled while they have to wait on a replacement part from a faulty product. So this is my experience, take it for what you want. I will be avoiding air shocks all together and will be doing the shock/strut conversion instead.
R**L
fit well
works like a dream
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