[evarsallona]

Found this posted thread on the Acura MDX form (www.MDXERS.org) about this shock (Monroe 58645 Sensa-trac load adjusting shock absorber and decided to try them on my Pilot
Well I installed them myself, (Frist set your hand brake)
Very easy install as long as you use the floor jack under the knuckle base to take the pressure off of everything. And jack-stands on the frame for safety, just pry the top of the old shock down after the top bolt and bottom nut and washer is off. Then slide bottom part of the shock off of the bottom stud. It helps to take off the bolt from the frame for the upper tie rod end; this will help to slide on the new shock to the bottom shock stud because the lower shock stud is angle down ward. Set your hand brake so the wheel hub won't turn and set a small jack on the center outer edge of the wheel hub to hold up the hub and lower it a little to level the bottom shock stud plus to release pressure to remove the tie rod 19mm. bolt and the top end of the tie rod from the body frame side, than after getting on the new shock bottom on the bottom shock stud, put the washer cup side out ward and tighten the 17 mm. nut to 47 lbs. ft. torque, just jack up the bottom of the hub to get the top of new shock back in place and tighten the 17mm bolt to 47 lbs. ft. torque and upper tie rod end back in place ,than slide the bolts back in place and tighten the 19 mm. Bolt to 69 lbs. ft. torque.
Did raise the back end a little, but no difference in ride quality that I can see now, so can't wait to load it up and see if it helps with the saggy rear end

 

[cofetym]

Nice job.! Here's the original thread:http://www.piloteers.org/forums/69-2003-2008-pilot/29285-monroe-load-adjusting-shocks-installed.html

Thanks for sharing.:29:

 

[evarsallona]

error in size of bolt

I think I was able to editiing my post and change the error
(error in the tie rod bolt size, it's 19mm not 9mm)

 

[humanoid]

Where did you get them and how much were they?

Sent from my AutoGuide.com free app. on my Samsung Fascinate.

 

[evarsallona]

Monroe shocks 58645

Amazon.com/ 93.85 of pair

 

[cofetym]

Ride height should definitely improve but I'm wondering if it will adversely effect the ride quality.
Make sure you let us know your thoughts and if I'm even close on my hypothesis.

 

[evarsallona]

monroe shock

I put the same shocks on my Odyssey

 

[mudbog]

I just replaced the rear shocks on my '04 Pilot at 109K miles with the standard Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks (#37246). I didn't use the load adjusting shocks because I already have an AirLift system installed.

Anyway, I was surprised how easy it was to remove the old shocks. All I used was a couple jack stands, a jack, an air wrench, and a torque wrench for tightening. I was done with both sides in about 40 minutes. One thing I would recommend is to put a little anti-seize on the top bolt and bottom stud before bolting the new shocks down.

Based on a quick drive, the vehicle seems to corner a bit better. I did notice that both of the old shocks were leaking a little. I can't really complain since they were the originals.

 

[Rocky]

I put the same shocks on my Odyssey

Be interested to read driving impressions of these shocks.

 

[jestmaty]

Bummer.... doesn't fit my 04 according to the monroe site

 

[exploreco]

How many miles were on the originals? Nice write up!

 

[Rocky]

Bummer.... doesn't fit my 04 according to the monroe site

But they seem to fit based on prior posts!

 

[jestmaty]

But they seem to fit based on prior posts!

Yes... OP's signature shows he has an 06 Pilot... not sure about the year of the oddysey.

I'll dig around a bit more at Amazon, Monroe, Sears, etc... to see if numbers are the same for 03/04 and his 06. Clearly his pics show this uber-cool shock fits 06's.

 

[evarsallona]

2006 Pilot with 47,000 miles (right side bottom picture of the same shock on the Pilot)
2000 Odyssey with 87,000 miles (left side bottom picture of the same shock on the Odyssey)

 

[cofetym]

Doesn't the Odyssey come with coilovers from the factory ?

 

[evarsallona]

Over load shocks
This is not for everyone but it's nice to have the additional load capacity and keep your
headlights align horizontal when loaded down

 

[evarsallona]

Monroe rear shocks

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No cofetym

In 2000 not on my Odyssey 2000 LX new from the dealer
1st picture of New Monroe 58645 Sensa-Trac load adjusting rear shock absorbers in the box
2nd picture of 2000 Odyssey before with old oem shock
3rd picture of 2000 Odyssey after with new coil over shock
4th picture of old oem shock and new coil over shock

 

[cofetym]

One of my friends mentioned that they came that way. Buddy of mine has a 2010 I will check his when I have time.

 

[RinconVTR]

Doesn't the Odyssey come with coilovers from the factory ?

No coil overs on the Ody. I had an 09 and looked at these exact shocks just prior to selling the Ody for the Pilot. I'd be surprised if they fit on the Ody, there is much less clearnace. And in my search I did not see any other gens having coil overs either.

I would like to know if they fit the lastest gen Pilot!

 

[cofetym]

The OP shows them installed on 2006 Pilot along with 2000 Odyssey. Should fit yours without a problem.