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marcusa

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I am facing a dilemma. I'm sort of cash strapped at the moment but my Intrigue really needs new struts all around. It's bad, I feel like I'm driving a floating boat.

 

My options are pretty much get Monroe ones from Sears orbuy some KYB's and have them installed. The Sears route is slightly cheaper and comes with a lifetime replacement warranty, whereas the KYB's don't.

 

I guess my question is how much better are the KYB's and how long can I expect them to last?

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KYB's are sportier than the Sensitracs I have in my cutty. If there's a lifetime replacement warranty on the ones from Sears, I don't see why you wouldn't get them when they're cheaper. If the Monroe's go out sooner, you have the replacement warranty to fall back on. To me it's a no brainer...go with the Sensitracs from Sears.

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Rear struts I replaced on my Lumina with Monroe.....nice ride (stock, not too sporty - but it's a damn Lumina lol)....plus all the clunkness from the rear is gone.

 

you may want to install them yourself if you have the correct tools, that would save on labor.

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KYB's get 'em , ride firm but nice , had one go bad sent it back to Tire Race sent me a new one, I did have to pay for install of new one and a alignment as well :cry:

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KYB's get 'em , ride firm but nice , had one go bad sent it back to Tire Race sent me a new one, I did have to pay for install of new one and a alignment as well :cry:

 

That's really my concern. I know the KYB's are going to be sportier but didn't know if the difference would be significant enough to warrant running the risk one would go bad and I'd end up paying another $45 in labor to get them replaced. I just didn't want to pick up the Monroe's and have them turn out to be too soft either.

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i like KYB's but if i were you i'd just go with the Sensatrac's considering the lifetime warantee.

 

if you go with KYB struts DON'T order them from car-stuff.com!!!

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KYB's get 'em , ride firm but nice , had one go bad sent it back to Tire Race sent me a new one, I did have to pay for install of new one and a alignment as well :cry:

 

That's really my concern. I know the KYB's are going to be sportier but didn't know if the difference would be significant enough to warrant running the risk one would go bad and I'd end up paying another $45 in labor to get them replaced. I just didn't want to pick up the Monroe's and have them turn out to be too soft either.

 

I don't think my Sensitracs are too soft. They handle well when I need the performance, and they keep my car smooth as silk on the expressway. They are a good choice.

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I have sensatracs on my Z34 and KYBs on my TGP. If you're planning on lowering it in the future, get the KYBs. Both ride nicely but sensatracs are too soft for stiff lowering springs.

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Allright, i was tight but KYB wins. WHere's the best place to get them for an Intrigue? Should I also get KYB top mounts (doubles the price)? The car has 155,000 miles, I don't know how often that needs to be replaced. If I had the cash I'd do it in a heart beat, but I'm a bit strapped (college tuition bill coming), if it's needed I'll only do front struts and save the rear for when I have more.

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I usually lurk here more than I post, but decided to reply, because I am in the process of buying/replacing my struts on my 1997 SL. I checked out the usual places, tirerack.com and shox.com. In the end ,I found ajusa.com usually sells KYB cheaper and they have free shipping on orders over $115. Orders under $115 pay $10.00 flat shipping. I priced just the front cartridges for my car and it was just under $72.00. I've bought all my K&N filters from them, and haven't had a bad transaction yet.

 

You asked about replacing the strut bearing/mount. I would say, if you can afford it, do it while you have it tore down.

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