Monroe Shock-Mate SA1997 Suspension Shock Absorber Bellows

When I first received these I thougth they did not fit my WK2 Grand Cherokee. However, they fit better than the OEM ones. Here is what you need to know:The end with the small hole slides over the Jounce bumber INSIDE of the shock mount. The OEM ones fit over the outside of the shock mount. This was different enought to mess me up into thinking that they do not fit but they do and the application is better. It is as simple as that! Not obvious from the directions but simple if you know - now you do.These are better than the OEM because they seal at the top AND at the bottom with a cable tie so they keep the dust out better. They are flexible enough so we need to see how they hold up over time but I suspect they will be fine.I went from angry to super happy with the purchase as soon as I figured out the fitment. In my case they were paired with Bilstein 4600 shocks and fit just fine.Would definately purchase again.

The boot was great quality, but when I ordered the steering damper by KYB, I didn't realize it did not have the proper provision for the boot. This is strange as the damper is designed for trucks and every other damper/shock I've ever purchased had the provision for a boot. Only exception are dampers/shocks that have a protector already on the rod end...Old Man Emu for example.Again, the boot was great quality! I'll likely change the damper out in a few months and go with one geared towards the 4x4 industry. Then, I can use the boot!In case someone doesn't know what I mean by "a provision for a boot", there is a rod end and a tube end. The tube end is the fat end which contains the piston, seal and oil, etc. The rod end has the chromed metal rod that moves in and out of the tube. On the tube end, there is usually a round metal plate about 1.5 inches or so in diameter. It is mounted where the rod is welded into the "eye" (the big hole at the end of a shock). The fat end of the boot slips over the cylinder(tube) and attaches with a zip tie and the smaller end has a crease that sort of slips around the round, flat metal on the rod end. The boot protects the rod from debris, dirt, mud, water, etc., and will usually, extend the life of the shock/damper.

Found a reference to this part on a forum, and it is a perfect solution for the CV join/slip joint on the 73-78 GMC motor home steering shafts.The split end is useful for pulling it up on to the CV joint, as the fit is tight - pull it up to the first rib, secure it with the tie wrap, then cut off the excess. The lower portion is also a tight fit, but requires no zip tie for securing.Over all, the fit is very good, very flexible, and plenty long for protecting the joints for road grime.

I bought these for my 1980 Yamaha tt250. They fit right on without a problem. They are very easy to install, and seem to be made out of quality material. I like them for the ease of installing, but with that they were a bit longer. They do kinda make my bike look goofy being so short. They get the job done and since my bike is 36 years old, I guess I can get over the looks. I would recommend these for anyone who is just needing them to get the job done.

Saw this on you tube as a possible replacement for a worn out dust cover for an 98 gold wing. With a little modification, it works great. Alot cheaper than oem part.

I bought five of these for my Classic Trucks new lower front and rear shocks and steering dampener. No sense installing new parts if you leave them unprotected from the elements. These were easy to install prior to installing the shock on my vehicle. I used metal stainless zip-style ties to hold them securely in place. I worred plastic ties would dry rot over time. You could also use quality stainless hose clamps, but you need different sizes for each end. Any vehicke part installation, the weakest part, will fail first and determine the longgevity of your new parts. These are very thick material and should not rip or tear easily. (I don't use the off road, so can't comment on that use). For street driven trucks, even 2wd, these are a great product and Recommended.

Right size for a off road shock but not for a stabilizer shock.

Should make my steering stabilizer last a long time protected from the dirt on the shaft, five star!

Muy agusto con el producto, cumple con las expectativas

Die Faltenbälge sind schön weich und flexibel und passen. Leider war die Lieferzeit etwas zu lange.

Nice quality rubber

Perfect fits

Worked great for me, but question the longevity as It seems a bit on the thin side. Overall I'm happy