Monroe Formula GP Shocks / disappointed

tim123 · 01-05-2000, 08:13 PM

I've received a lot of great information on these shocks from all the good people on the Late Model Tech board and from the Moderator from this site. And last night I found them for sale on www.modernmustang.com. Today I was doing some comparison shopping at my good friends auto parts store, where we finally found them in the Monroe Catalog's after some digging. I was amazed at how much cheaper they were than on the web site. For example the struts for the 86 GT were about $135.00 for a pair, $34.00 cheaper than the web site. Anyway he calls me at home late this afternoon and tells me that not only can't he order them, he even called the Factory. According to him they have DISCONTINUED this shock?? I didn't think to ask him at the time, but if they have discontinued them, WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN REPLACED WITH in the Monroe line,if anything? Does anyone have a 1-800 line to the MONROE Factory so I could talk to the Technical people? I'm really disappointed.

Tim

------------------

drudis · 01-07-2000, 04:26 PM

I heard rumor(?) that they may have stopped making them. Now I guess it may be true. Possibly some of the website catalog places still have leftover stock.
If not, gimme some time, but I can sell you my 11,000 mile ones for $150 for all four.

------------------
Darius Rudis
Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)
My Mustang Page

tim123 · 01-14-2000, 02:25 PM

Durdis,
Thank you for your kind offer, the price is very reasonable. However, I guess I'll continue my shock quest. I did get in touch with the Monroe Tech Support people and they did verify that the Formula GP line was shut down due to sales. They just were not selling enough. And they have no plans at the present time to offer a replacement shock. However they did try and get me interested in the Sensi-Track shock they make. If you are taking off your Formula GP's what shock are you moving to next?

Tim

------------------

drudis · 01-14-2000, 04:23 PM

MOving to either Tokikos or Koni Yellows.
Will know by the time the snow melts :-)

------------------
Darius Rudis
Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)
My Mustang Page

01-05-2000, 08:13 PM	#1
tim123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Cicero, New York Posts: 79	Monroe Formula GP Shocks / disappointed I've received a lot of great information on these shocks from all the good people on the Late Model Tech board and from the Moderator from this site. And last night I found them for sale on www.modernmustang.com. Today I was doing some comparison shopping at my good friends auto parts store, where we finally found them in the Monroe Catalog's after some digging. I was amazed at how much cheaper they were than on the web site. For example the struts for the 86 GT were about $135.00 for a pair, $34.00 cheaper than the web site. Anyway he calls me at home late this afternoon and tells me that not only can't he order them, he even called the Factory. According to him they have DISCONTINUED this shock?? I didn't think to ask him at the time, but if they have discontinued them, WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN REPLACED WITH in the Monroe line,if anything? Does anyone have a 1-800 line to the MONROE Factory so I could talk to the Technical people? I'm really disappointed. Tim ------------------

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Questions about Quad Shocks???	LetsGo	Windsor Power	4	07-14-2002 02:09 PM
Air shocks vs. Air bag.	Coupe Devil	Windsor Power	1	11-13-2001 11:22 AM
50/50 lakewood shocks?	Chevysucks	Windsor Power	1	10-03-2001 09:55 AM
Rear tires rubbing, will shocks help?	Stang_ROTY	Windsor Power	1	08-20-2001 10:51 PM
Shocks and Struts	Jerm95gt	Windsor Power	5	06-26-2001 02:26 PM

01-07-2000, 04:26 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I heard rumor(?) that they may have stopped making them. Now I guess it may be true. Possibly some of the website catalog places still have leftover stock. If not, gimme some time, but I can sell you my 11,000 mile ones for $150 for all four. ------------------ Darius Rudis Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

01-14-2000, 02:25 PM	#3
tim123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Cicero, New York Posts: 79	Durdis, Thank you for your kind offer, the price is very reasonable. However, I guess I'll continue my shock quest. I did get in touch with the Monroe Tech Support people and they did verify that the Formula GP line was shut down due to sales. They just were not selling enough. And they have no plans at the present time to offer a replacement shock. However they did try and get me interested in the Sensi-Track shock they make. If you are taking off your Formula GP's what shock are you moving to next? Tim ------------------

01-14-2000, 04:23 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	MOving to either Tokikos or Koni Yellows. Will know by the time the snow melts :-) ------------------ Darius Rudis Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page