Description
The Monroe 65106 is a Gas-Magnum 65 nitrogen-charged front shock absorber for Blue Bird All American school buses and International 9-Series trucks running Hendrickson Airtek front air suspension. Large 1-3/4″ bore, monotube, 21.375″ extended / 13.5″ compressed — built for severe-service air-spring and taper-leaf duty cycles. Replaces Blue Bird 00110808, International 503610C2, and Gabriel 83124.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Monroe |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 65106 |
| Product Line | Gas-Magnum 65 |
| Part Type | Shock Absorber |
| Position | Front |
| Gas Charge | Nitrogen |
| Internal Design | Monotube |
| Bore | 1-3/4 in (44.5 mm) |
| Reserve Tube | 2-3/8 in |
| Extended Length | 21.375 in |
| Compressed Length | 13.5 in |
| Travel | 7.875 in |
| Upper / Lower Mount | Loop bushing — 3/4″ sleeve ID × 1-3/4″ OAL (both ends) |
| Dust Shield | Yes (metal) |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Blue Bird: 00110808, 110808, 58913010
- International / Navistar: 503610C2
- Hendrickson: 60670002
- Gabriel: 83124, 89407
- Meritor / Euclid: M83124, M83207, M89407
- Thomas Built Buses: 61300219
- Holland / Benson: 90044089
- Neway: 57365106
- Mack: 650106, 650106MT
- Haldex: SA65106
- Automann: A83124, A89407
- Koni: 881490
- KYB: KG6006
- NAPA: 65106
- Alliance (Freightliner): ABPN32G900036, ABPN32O900036, ABPN32G900085, ABPN32O900085
- Dayton Parts: 441831245106
- FCS: F347209, F347210
- Bulldog HD: HD12150162, HD1214-0533
- Also known as: AMS650106, 3919936, 9180194, 517-05916-14, F4-BE5-C832-MO
Applications
This front shock absorber fits Blue Bird school buses with Hendrickson Airtek front air suspension:
- Blue Bird All American FE (front engine), 1989–2016
- Blue Bird All American RE (rear engine), 1989–2020
Also fits International heavy-duty trucks with 10,800–12,000 lb front suspension:
- International 9300, 1989–1999
- International 9400, 1990–1999 (steering axle)
- International 9600, 1989–1996
- International 9700, 1989–1996
Gas-Magnum 65 Features
- Nitrogen gas charge to reduce aeration and shock fade
- 10-stage valving tuned for severe-service air-spring suspensions
- 1-3/4″ bore + 2-3/8″ reserve tube for high-mileage duty
- Nitrocarburized rod (15,000 lb tensile) with PTFE-coated bearing
- 360° arc welds and shouldered/bonded loop bushings
Sold individually — replace in pairs for balanced handling. Verify your suspension type (Hendrickson Airtek) and OEM part number before ordering.
