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
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).
Struts are Koni yellows made in Holland. I am confident they are higher quality than most anything else off the shelf.
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.
Monroe and Gabriel are pretty standard brands with decent quality.
Always preferred Gabriel. Had a nice combination of ride and handling.
Well I had to get 2 new Koni struts for mine because I blew one out on a giant pothole over the summer, does that count?
The Str.T is fine for a mild upgrade over OE. I've had them on my car for about 10 years now. I live in Texas, so rust is not an issue. However , if I were doing it all over again, I would spend more for the Koni Sport (Yellow), as I think the Str.T is a touch softer than I would have preferred.
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.
I had the same problem with a set of Gabriel struts.
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In March 2026 on PartReview, strut assembly KONI were overall better than GABRIEL.
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