It's time for some new front struts (shocks), well they are way overdue, they are still the original Monroes, 10 years old but not as bad as you would expect. I am deciding between Monroe (which have served me well), Gabriel or KYB. I haven't tried Gabriel or KYB so I am looking for some opinions from those of you who have, so any advice is welcomed. I am not looking for anything overly expensive.
KYB Excel G's IMO. Get them from anywhere just about, and good quality. Apparently Monroe aren't what they used to be. KYB Excel G
Thanks for the reply and link. I was leaning towards KYB and they were about $50 cheaper (each) than the Monroe where I priced them.
No worries. Btw, if you're gonna change your shocks, put on new boots too and inspect the strut top bushing and bearing while they are out.
I priced the boots while I was there even though mine are ok I know that if I re-use them they will tear not long after the instal and I'll have to pull everything apart again to replace them. I bought the strut tops and bearings (genuine Holden) on ebay on Monday and I hoped that they would be here by today but they aren't, so it looks like I can't do it this weekend.
KYB all the way. Monroe might not be what they used to be but perhaps that's a good thing coz in the past they have been absolute rubbish! Reaper
