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Strut assembly GABRIEL or Sachs
If u can see leaks then yes u need new struts
Also while going over speed breakers u can notice if the car doesnt level out immediately but goes up n down 2-3 times before settling then u have bad struts
Pros: see leaks, bad struts
Cons: need new struts
I also put MK2 Scirocco sway bars on her car, front and rear, and with Sachs struts all the way around, it handled and rode fantastic.
Pros: fantastic handling, fantastic ride
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Get good parts: original ride quality, not economy, and probably KYB or Gabriel (Monroe has long been a decent brand, but people tend to question their quality these days, especially here on Reddit).
Pros: original ride quality
Cons: economy parts questionable
Vehicle:
Mazda 6
I needed to replace my front end suspension and installed GABRIEL G57027 quick struts. I've had them for a few months with no issues. I'm not doing any off-road driving, mostly paved roads hauling family and large items. I've had good luck with this brand on my LeSabre as well.
Pros: no issues, good luck
Part number: G57027
Almost forgot Sachs, if you have a euro car they are also a great choice.
Pros: great choice
Monroe and Gabriel are pretty standard brands with decent quality.
Pros: decent quality
The factory Sachs struts are also pretty good. Not sure if the M-Sport got different shocks from the regular sport, but all that's left anymore from Sachs are sport struts. Unfortunately for those of us without the sport package it makes shock replacement a pain, since their resting position is shorter than stock, and makes them shorter than the spring. I never want to do that repair ever again.
Pros: pretty good
Cons: replacement a pain, shorter than stock
Vehicle:
BMW
There are some cheaper models available from Monroe and Gabriel but I've used both on customer cars and been very unimpressed. They felt harsh immediately and were clunking within 10k miles.
Cons: felt harsh, clunking
Mileage: 10000 km
Factory struts are now made by Sachs and didn't last.
Cons: didn't last
I bought Sachs once and don't know if I was unlucky, but they seemed underfilled. Hit repetitive bumps and they would immediately fade. Tires would bounce like basketballs. I could hear the oil frothing in them.
Cons: underfilled, fade quickly
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Which strut assembly to choose — GABRIEL or Sachs?
If choosing strut assembly across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare strut assembly across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which strut assembly are better — Sachs or GABRIEL?
In March 2026 on PartReview, strut assembly GABRIEL were overall better than Sachs.
- GABRIEL received a PR Score of 75 out of 100, and Sachs scored 69 points.
- GABRIEL ranked 4 in the overall ranking, and Sachs ranked 5.
- The average rating is higher for GABRIEL (3.7) than for Sachs (3.5).
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Strut assembly GABRIEL have better feature ratings than Sachs:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for GABRIEL is better than Sachs.
- Bounce - drivers claim, that this property for Sachs is outperforms GABRIEL.
- Clunks - reviews suggest, that this property for GABRIEL is preferred to Sachs.
Which strut assembly are more popular — GABRIEL or Sachs?
In March 2026 on PartReview, strut assembly GABRIEL were overall more popular than Sachs.
By vote balance, strut assembly GABRIEL surpassed Sachs:
- For GABRIEL, the ratio of positive (49) to negative (16) votes is 33 votes.
- For Sachs, the ratio of positive (32) to negative (14) votes is 18 votes.
By number of reviews, strut assembly GABRIEL surpassed Sachs:
- For strut assembly GABRIEL there are 21 review: 15 positive, 2 neutral, 4 negative.
- For strut assembly Sachs there are 15 reviews: 10 positive, 1 neutral, 4 negative.
Which strut assembly do car owners prefer — GABRIEL or Sachs?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, strut assembly GABRIEL and Sachs have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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