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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I just replaced struts all around my monte with moog very happy with them.
Pros: very satisfying
Vehicle:
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
I also replaced the front and rear struts. Man, what a difference that made in the ride and handling department.
Pros: difference in ride, handling
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
I don't trust brands like Monroe or Duralast, so I was going to order some Bilstein B4s ($65.00 each) and re-use my old springs.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
sachs struts with the OEM rubber bushing not Poly is honestly the best feel.
Pros: best feel
Vehicle:
BMW
Consensus on OE replacement, same ride height is OE or Bilstein B4s, about 10% stiffer. Alltrack specific B6 came out, finally, in front struts about 8 months ago, but are sold out
Pros: 10% stiffer
Cons: sold out, backordered
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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
I've used these before on several cars. They ride just fine but don't last all that long.
Pros: ride just fine
Cons: don't last long
Id stay away from the monroe struts. I originally replaced my blown struts years ago with the monroe's since they were already built. Honestly hated them, made it just under 2 years and swapped them out for the b4's on all 4 corners (rear shocks needed replacing anyways). The monroe struts also had very little rebound left when i pulled them off.
Cons: hated them, little rebound
So, for those out there interested in that suspension setup I will say- do not do it. The two together create far too much spring compression and effectively nullify any useful articulation of the suspension. My camber was all sorts of screwy, and if I hit a pot hole or bump in the road, it sounded like the front struts were trying to blast through my hood.
Cons: too much spring compression
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