I used brand new KYB rabbit struts, and put a 1.5" lenth of round stock in the bottom of the strut housing to make up the difference in tube length
Pros: new struts
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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AAS (Auto Adjusting Suspension) 3 stage adjustable shocks with motor on top that adjusts damping. Super simple reliable system. OEM Front shocks on my car lasted til 300k km. Rear shocks lasted til 240k.
Pros: super simple reliable system
Vehicle:
Mazda 626
Mileage: 300000 km
KYB GR-2 rear shocks to replace leaking originals - $115
Pros: replaced leaking originals
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mileage: 1000 km
KYBs cost only a little bit more than comparable Monroes, and in my experience they're a lot nicer than Monroes.
Pros: nicer than Monroes
i have a set of KYB GR-2 struts on my Subaru and there great for a basic daily driver.
Pros: great for daily driver
Vehicle:
Subaru
i had Konis, then Bilsteins, then KYB AGX on my 2004 jetta 1.8T. I liked the KYB AGX a lot, had no complaints. I kept stock springs.
Pros: no complaints
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
To the OP, though the mfg recommends against using the AGX with lowering springs I have been very very happy with them on my MK IV wagon. Ride quality is basically OEM only becoming slightly harsher on MAJOR impacts ie, big ass potholes, NJ quality expansion joints. And this is with H&R Sports mind you.
Pros: happy with ride quality
Cons: harsher on major impacts
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
i run brand new VW rear shocks with my H&R springs. i'm running KYB gas in the front. i'm very happy with them.
Pros: very happy with them
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