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
Shocks, struts, and strut parts: I always recommend the premium option for suspension parts. The system actually says that subtly. Typically that's the KYB brand.
The front I also got KYB struts. No issues with fitment but I needed to rent an extra set of spring compressors as the front coils were thicker more difficult to compress.
I've used kyb complete struts on several cars and they have always been good.
KYB good stuff. Put all 4 on my 97 golf 6 yrs perfect.
KYB is OE on a Toyota. I have used these on several cars without an issue. They might be a little stiff at first.
I noticed similar results with kyb excel g on my sienna.
The new struts are KYBs and the old struts looked factory. The car just looks to be sitting higher now with the new struts in?
I bought a pair of front struts with the spring assembly , I thought I was getting the top shelf units KYB , put them on and they rattle called they said that it was normal , nope I don't think so
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.
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In March 2026 on PartReview, strut assembly KYB were overall better than GABRIEL.
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