I have KYB struts on my '06 OB. They're firm, but not uncomfortable.
Pros: firm but comfortable
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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My suggestion - buy a set of regular aftermarket shock absorbers but from a reliable manufacturer like KYB...You'll ride lower, it'll be a bit stiffer but you'll not lose your teeth fillings each time you hit a pothole.
Pros: ride lower, bit stiffer
Cons: bit stiffer
I use KYB's on beater passenger cars literally all the time because they last a lot longer than Monroe's and honestly they are good quality shocks (they are OEM on Toyotas and most Hondas I believe for a reason).
Pros: last longer, good quality, OEM quality
About 8 years ago I replaced the OEM struts on my Nissan Altima with KYB. They were still pretty tight (with no apparent leaks) when I got rid of the car about 5 years and 85,000 miles later. Granted, that mileage was probably 90% commuting on SoCal highways.
Pros: pretty tight, no leaks
Vehicle:
Nissan Altima
Mileage: 136794 km
2 year later update: finally decided to get new shocks, kyb this time. What a world of difference. No bounce and am using the same bump stops as before.
Pros: no bounce
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
I went with nice, inexpensive low-pressure KYB shocks and they're about right for my use.
Pros: inexpensive, about right
Vehicle:
Ford Ranger
KYB Struts are a goos choice but it wount be that cheap, altho its really worth it.
Pros: good choice, really worth it
Cons: not cheap
Just bought some KYB quick struts from Rock Auto and they are spectacular. Insanely easy install as well.
Pros: spectacular, easy install
I put KYB Excel-G on my 7th gen civic, they seem to ride fine, but for some reason the rear of the car sits an inch or two higher than the original stock suspension.
Pros: seem to ride fine
Cons: rear sits higher
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
I kinda just went through it when we got it...new shocks (not really happy with the KYB I got, and wish I got new springs, too).
Cons: not really happy
Vehicle:
Suzuki
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