MONROE GT Sport Shocks & Struts

The ride height varies depending on which lowering springs you go with. These shocks & struts are made specifically for lowered vehicles. They can be paired with any of the lowering spring options available for the Pontiac G8. Note – the length of the shock absorber plays no part in lowering the car. It’s all down to the height of the spring

Front strut type – In most cases, both the body and the rod have been shortened to match the lowered ride height generated by the shorter spring. The shortened body gives extra bump travel while the shorter rod ensures the shorter coil spring is not loose when fully extended. Rear shock type – Again, in most cases the body and rod have been shortened. The main reason for the shorter rod, and hence the shorter overall shock length, is to ensure the coil spring is retained at all times and does not become loose when fully extended. Typically, the bump rubbers are separate from both the spring and shock absorber on rear suspension designs.

The Monroe GT Sport range utilizes multi-staged valving that is based on our award-winning Reflex technology to deliver optimum levels of performance, control and handling without sacrificing ride comfort. Other products are designed specifically around the OE Spring and is a standard OE replacement product. The GT Sport is specifically tuned to a firmer, heavier lowering spring and the valving has been altered accordingly. In technical terms, the valving in the shock absorber has been modified to deliver a softer compression stroke, thus minimizing any suspension harshness. On rebound however, oil flow has been restricted to enable the shock absorber to better control the spring. This is how we’ve engineered the Monroe GT Sport with both optimum performance and ride comfort characteristics – in contrast to many other lowered suspension products, which tend to deliver a harsh, ‘crashy’ ride … or they sacrifice performance for ride.

The GT Sport Microcellular Polyurethane bump stop rubbers have been specifically engineered for the lowered product. While most OE bump stops rubbers are hard, we’ve shortened and softened the bump stops to allow more travel and increase ride smoothness.

The GT Sport product can be used with other springs that are comparable to King Springs. However, for optimum performance and ride height, Monroe recommends King Springs.

Lowered products of the past have been associated with a loss of ride comfort, but the GT Sport product ensures you can experience a sporty, lowered ride with improved handling characteristics as well as comfort and control. This is achieved through intensive fine tuning of the shock absorber to the spring. The GT Sport is specifically tuned to a firmer, heavier spring designed by King Springs and the valving has been altered accordingly. In technical terms, the valving in the shock absorber has been modified to deliver a softer compression stroke, thus minimizing any suspension harshness.

Due to the improved suspension control, the steering will feel more responsive and no heavier than prior to the fitment of the GT Sport product.

The vehicle is only at risk of scrubbing if oversized tires or the wrong offset rims are fitted to the vehicle. Camber should also be checked and adjusted according to OE specifications whenever suspension or shock absorber changes are made. A camber adjustment kit may be required to achieve the correct settings.

The Monroe GT Sport and King Springs combination has been specifically designed to minimize ‘bumpiness’ yet retain its soft and sporty feel. Using different brand springs have been untested. But comparable springs should yield comparable results.

Yes. The GT Sport product will reduce body roll through the combination of the lower centre of gravity and enhanced damping rates.

As with any suspension change or modification it is important to ensure the correct wheel alignment settings are maintained to ensure maximum tyre life and maximum handling characteristics.