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Shock absorbers Monroe or GABRIEL
New Monroe (factory supplier, found their stampings on the shocks) front shocks en route.
Pros: factory supplier
Vehicle:
Audi A4
Monroe OE Spectrum. It had better valving than what comes stock. Where I live it’s about 70-80 a pair so easy on the wallet and produces a nice smooth ride.
Pros: nice smooth ride
Cons: better valving needed
I used Gabriel's on front and KYB in the back. I also replaced the sway bar links. They were busted and rusted out/seized to strut.
Pros: replaced sway bar links
Cons: busted and rusted
These Gabriels are tight. The rear feels a little on the stiff side, but they should soften in a couple thousand miles. They seem really well made, too. The shroud covering the piston seems stout and they came with nice bushings. The stock KYBs were absolutely shot, but they gave it their best try.
Pros: well made, nice bushings
Cons: rear feels stiff
I use the Monroe version of these. Not too stiff of a ride but handle the extra weight very well.
Pros: handle extra weight well
Cons: not too stiff
They fit! No rubbing anywhere. What a difference. Win, win. Handles just as good, so much smoother.
Pros: Handles good, so much smoother
I have changed the 4 shock absorbers for new "RideSense" from Monroe, like the originals and the same thing continues to happen. The change between "Comfort" and "Sport" is also noticeable, but I do not perceive that the active function that regulates the suspension when cornering is working.
Pros: change between Comfort/Sport noticeable
Cons: active function not working
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat CC
Mileage: 120000 km
Depends on your priorities. I go KYB for a good mix. Monroe if I’m broke. Gabriel if I’m a masochist.
Pros: good mix
Cons: masochist
My experience with Monroe shocks was that "lifetime warranty" means, "for the lifetime of the shock".
Cons: warranty not honored easily
Mileage: 25000 km
I've never had a good set or known anyone who did. I've had Monroes faill in less than 1k miles on my Rabbit.
Cons: fail in less than 1k
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 1000 km
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