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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
Yeah OME’s for a good softer ride in an XJ but best option, best value and more available is Bilstein 5100s. Lots of great reviews of them
Pros: good softer ride
Vehicle:
Jeep
I chose the BP-51s for multiple reasons. First off I wanted external reservoir shocks for the cooling advantages, as I love to bomb trails. I also wanted something that was adjustable... I took these on a wash boarded road yesterday and the ride quality was insane.
Pros: insane ride quality
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
Monroe is a long-time name brand and what I buy. They have worked well for me.
Pros: worked well
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
In my house we have two Passat CC, one from 2008 and one from 2010. Both have DCC suspension. Both have the same kilometers (120,000 km) and the same engine, but one of them has a different behavior than the other. It seems that the DCC, the \"active\" part, does not work. When I change from \"Comfort\" to \"Sport\" I do notice that they get harder, but when I enter a roundabout it seems that the outer shock absorbers do not harden. 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: noticeable change Comfort/Sport
Cons: active function not working
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat CC
Mileage: 120000 km
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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