Monroe SensaTrac Owners....Speak Up

LSUMatt1514 · 03-05-2005, 04:45 PM

Give me some feedback guys. I think I'm going to go ahead and swap out my stock shocks and struts with the SensaTracs. I've done a ton of searches on here about shocks and struts particularly the Monroes, but for one last time I'd like to get anyone's input who have the SensaTracs. I considered the new Monroe Reflex, but I think they are a bit too firm for my liking. I'm looking for a better than OEM replacement, that will offer a comfortable (and hopefully improved) ride with some handling improvements. I am definitely not interested in any firm shocks like the Bils, even though I know there are a ton of fans out there. Let me know what you think guys. Later.

Matt

deznoches · 03-05-2005, 05:04 PM

I had them on a passenger car and they rode fine, for what it's worth.

Marc · 03-05-2005, 05:19 PM

I put them on the front of my 4runner for the winter.
When it's cold I find them less jarring when going over expansion joints and ridges in the road. When it's -35 it was like ridng in an unsprung wagon.
The sensa-traks helped.

gapguy · 03-05-2005, 06:56 PM

I put the Reflex's on my mom's Infiniti QX4, they ride really well. Not too stiff, and rebound smoothly.

terryjmatthew · 03-05-2005, 06:58 PM

Finally installed my rear shocks last night.
Offer still stands, Come drive it if you really care that much.

LSUMatt1514 · 03-05-2005, 07:03 PM

TerryJ,
If I'm in the area. Right now I'm working 6-12s and really don't have time for much of anything.

Matt

seafarinman · 03-05-2005, 07:16 PM

My buddy had them in his rig. He had them for a couple weeks then did something really smart and trashed them and got BILSTEINS. I am running the same Bilsteins that I bought 6 years ago, and they ride as awesome as the first day I installed them. There is no substitute...on or off road.

914runner · 03-05-2005, 08:06 PM

I have the Reflex's. My stock shocks had around 250,000 miles on them so anything was an improvement.

netwt12 · 03-06-2005, 03:40 AM

i have close to the same amount of money in my bilstiens as terryj has in the SensaTracs. his rides better, but i'm convinced it's the cornfeds that make the difference, because with worn-out shocks on the rear his 4runner still rode smoother than mine.

LSUMatt1514 · 03-06-2005, 04:11 AM

Netwt,
I don't see how 2" spacers would make any difference in the ride of the truck. Andy's (Bamachem) suspension setup definitely makes a difference from what he's told me, but he changed springs, shocks, etc. I'd love to get down to Auburn and drive Terry's to see how it feels.

Matt

LSUMatt1514 · 03-06-2005, 04:13 AM

BTW, yesterday I went over to Andy's and he cut the lower "hockey puck" off of each rear conical bumpstop which gave an extra 1" or 1-1/4" of travel before bottoming out. I can already notice a difference. I'd like to upgrade these shocks and struts and build upon this improvement, but I strongly recommend cutting your bumpstops if you're not lifted.

Matt

ajz399 · 03-06-2005, 10:22 AM

i got ome hd springs and sensatrac shocks on my 1994 4runner,the ride is very smooth.

LSUMatt1514 · 03-06-2005, 02:31 PM

There's got to be some more 3rd gens out there with them. Speak up dudes!

Matt

4Runner4Christ · 03-06-2005, 03:08 PM

Matt, You already have all my info I sent you in the pm a while back. As I stated, they will give you a noticable improvement (I doubt anything else will be notibably better), but it is still a truck-based vehicle as opposed to the car-based Highlander & others. Good luck bro!

jimbo74 · 03-06-2005, 03:40 PM

i put sensatracs on my moms explorer they are a lot better than her dead stock ones....

also when i wirked @ wheel works, the sensatruacks were the #1 shock we put on suvs.... and the reflexes were #1 for people with working trucks as in wanted a good ride, but needed light duty not jsut passenger vehicle stuff

03-05-2005, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	Monroe SensaTrac Owners....Speak Up Give me some feedback guys. I think I'm going to go ahead and swap out my stock shocks and struts with the SensaTracs. I've done a ton of searches on here about shocks and struts particularly the Monroes, but for one last time I'd like to get anyone's input who have the SensaTracs. I considered the new Monroe Reflex, but I think they are a bit too firm for my liking. I'm looking for a better than OEM replacement, that will offer a comfortable (and hopefully improved) ride with some handling improvements. I am definitely not interested in any firm shocks like the Bils, even though I know there are a ton of fans out there. Let me know what you think guys. Later. Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-05-2005, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
deznoches Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: san diego CA Posts: 70	I had them on a passenger car and they rode fine, for what it's worth. __________________ HO 5.0 V8 1st gen 4RUNNER SR5, w/ C4 trans 265 70 16'' BFG RT K&N airfilter and dual flowmasters MSD distributor & ignition

03-05-2005, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Marc Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 456	I put them on the front of my 4runner for the winter. When it's cold I find them less jarring when going over expansion joints and ridges in the road. When it's -35 it was like ridng in an unsprung wagon. The sensa-traks helped. __________________ '91 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Auto, A/C (self installed) 4.56, 31x10.5x15 Nokian Vatiiva Tires Taurus fan (removed) '90 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Auto, A/C, 4.56 V6 power with V8 fuel mileage I've used Fram oil filters and dino oil in all my stuff for 30 years and never had trouble

03-05-2005, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,552	I put the Reflex's on my mom's Infiniti QX4, they ride really well. Not too stiff, and rebound smoothly. __________________ 2008 Mini Cooper

03-05-2005, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
terryjmatthew Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, Al Posts: 1,325	Finally installed my rear shocks last night. Offer still stands, Come drive it if you really care that much. __________________ -Matthew http://www.yotatech.com/f79/terryjma...rofile-103826/ TLCA # 17870

03-05-2005, 07:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	TerryJ, If I'm in the area. Right now I'm working 6-12s and really don't have time for much of anything. Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-05-2005, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
seafarinman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitsap County WA Posts: 973	My buddy had them in his rig. He had them for a couple weeks then did something really smart and trashed them and got BILSTEINS. I am running the same Bilsteins that I bought 6 years ago, and they ride as awesome as the first day I installed them. There is no substitute...on or off road. __________________ Rome the "Seafarinman" IT1(SW) US NAVY 1994 SAS 2RZ/R151F=244:1! http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/seafarinman/

03-05-2005, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
914runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tigard, Oregon Posts: 2,086	I have the Reflex's. My stock shocks had around 250,000 miles on them so anything was an improvement. __________________ 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 33's 1998 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 33's 1991 Toyota 4Runner 4 Door, 3.4l (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 32's, 4.10's

03-06-2005, 03:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
netwt12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn,Al Posts: 502	i have close to the same amount of money in my bilstiens as terryj has in the SensaTracs. his rides better, but i'm convinced it's the cornfeds that make the difference, because with worn-out shocks on the rear his 4runner still rode smoother than mine. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4x4 "TRD". Blown, etc. 1988 Trail Truck. SAS, Dual Cases, Exoed, Aluminum Trail-Ready Beadlocks, 37" Boggers, and Extreme Rock Rash. 2008 Camry LE.

03-06-2005, 04:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	Netwt, I don't see how 2" spacers would make any difference in the ride of the truck. Andy's (Bamachem) suspension setup definitely makes a difference from what he's told me, but he changed springs, shocks, etc. I'd love to get down to Auburn and drive Terry's to see how it feels. Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-06-2005, 04:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	BTW, yesterday I went over to Andy's and he cut the lower "hockey puck" off of each rear conical bumpstop which gave an extra 1" or 1-1/4" of travel before bottoming out. I can already notice a difference. I'd like to upgrade these shocks and struts and build upon this improvement, but I strongly recommend cutting your bumpstops if you're not lifted. Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-06-2005, 10:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
ajz399 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33	i got ome hd springs and sensatrac shocks on my 1994 4runner,the ride is very smooth.

03-06-2005, 02:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	There's got to be some more 3rd gens out there with them. Speak up dudes! Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-06-2005, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
4Runner4Christ Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 393	Matt, You already have all my info I sent you in the pm a while back. As I stated, they will give you a noticable improvement (I doubt anything else will be notibably better), but it is still a truck-based vehicle as opposed to the car-based Highlander & others. Good luck bro! __________________ Black 99 4Runner 4WD . Mods: 1" Cornfed lift with LT265-75 AT's, Deckplate mod, Rear Diff Breather mod, 100% Amsoil, FIAMM horn mod, Husky's, '01 taillight mod, & others. 135K Miles, new TimingBelt-H20 Pump-SpPlugs. <>< Got Eternity?

03-06-2005, 03:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,592	i put sensatracs on my moms explorer they are a lot better than her dead stock ones.... also when i wirked @ wheel works, the sensatruacks were the #1 shock we put on suvs.... and the reflexes were #1 for people with working trucks as in wanted a good ride, but needed light duty not jsut passenger vehicle stuff

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