The Monroe QuickStrut Advantage -EricTheCarGuy

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As some of you that have seen some of my older videos know, removing coil springs from struts can be dangerous and a pain in the backside. Monroe Quick Struts are a great solution to this problem. Not only do you get a new strut, but you also get a new spring and upper mount. In essence, you renew the entire assembly as a unit. This makes strut replacement easier and safer. Not to mention they aren't that much more expensive than just a naked strut. So the next time you need to replace the struts in your vehicle, I suggest you check out Monroe Quick Struts. They might just save you a bunch of headaches.
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[@MrIFixEverything]

I just replaced the front struts on my 2000 Hyundai Elantra which were totally blown. I decided to use the quick struts from Monroe and I am glad I did. It was a piece of cake. I would recommend them to everyone. Great vids by the way.

[@kingnasty5381]

How did it hold up . I want to get some but mixed reviews

[@iftekharahmed5936]

How are they doing now

[@kelvikuqi6833]

Im curios too

[@civilaxis2]

As a tech that has easily installed over 150 quick struts on various makes and models. It is definitely preferred. I can think of maybe 6 that have needed warranty work. It's worth the extra cost for these in my opinion. After the added cost for new mounts and extra labor costs for just doing struts it's a no brainer.

[@josephdubiel7129]

I had some put on the back of my Subaru Forester and they are doing just fine. My mechanic has good luck with them. Besides they are warranted for life.

[@ddg2256]

What brands keep the factory ride height? In my experience they raise the car by an inch or two

[@brianb4501]

@@ddg2256 over time the factory spring will start to sag. You might have it back to factory ride height getting new springs.

[@ddg2256]

@Brian B I've tried multiple quick struts, and all but one raised the vehicle higher than factory ride height. Sadly that one brand isn't made anymore (Strut-Tek).

[@thephantom1492]

They are really easy to do, and fast! I had one however which the top bearing went bad within a week. Went to the store with the car, jacked there, and in less than 10 minutes total I had the struts in my hand. They exchanged it, and 10 mins later I was back on the road. I think the hardest part was to remove the wheel (seriously). 2 big bolts behind the wheel, 3 small on the top. That's it.

[@TechTimeWithEric]

Not to mention, if you end up replacing the other components desperately, it would cost you more than just the price difference going to a quick strut.

[@austinformedude]

Totally worth it! Plus, these are also LIFETIME warranty! :)

[@adictiveadictive]

Does that mean they have to have an issue to get a replacement? Not normal wear and tear?

[@joebriggs9599]

Thanks Eric Will go with the quick strut.

[@juniorpena8487]

God bless eric you always making great video

[@HealthvsWealth4me]

Thank you Eric BUT.....I had the shop put them in my 04 Nissan Titan for a tune of around $1,000. Been on there for a few years now. The truck does not ride or handle the same (worse off) and these struts make the front end much higher. See Scotty Kilmer's video on this. I'm not happy and may change in the future when I get the extra time and $$$. Thanks for all your videos, I preview them a lot as resource!

[@David25522]

Quick struts don’t have the same ride. The coil springs are stiffer and give you a stiffer ride.

[@pwirayago9341]

As long as I know the original spring is the best !thanks

[@Yeti1183]

How do you recommend something without actually driving on it? I've read many reviews about these wearing out a lot sooner than better quality struts. I guess that explains the price difference.

[@axenz1]

Hi, the others you tube does not recommend this brand :( . I 'm confused . So I stick to KYB. Thanks for the video :)

[@transit921]

i bought these after watching your specific video, all i needed was struts and searched online

[@broslate2314]

I have a horror strut story to tell-Im in california, after buying a used car i knew i needed new struts all around. And of course I did not do my research. I went to "les schwab" and got the struts replaced, great , but then the next day there was a rattling from the front of the car, I took it back and the diagnosis was you need strut mounts. I said strut mounts? Didn't you replace them? They said no, only the actual shock itself. Not the mount or the spring. Long silence from me. And I got drained of a lot money. Whereas other places do what was in the video and replace the whole thing. I guess some days you just got to sit in the corner and learn from mistakes. And never go back to those guys again. I did feel like I was scammed.

[@quakelegion]

Unless it's a certain Honda model, in which case you need to purchase OEM struts/springs to achieve the proper road crown pull, as most aftermarket struts/springs are universal/multi-fit applications, and don't take these things into consideration. Some Honda's don't use camber/caster adjustment, and the factory achieves pull through strut geometry.

[@kowasumono]

These strut packages are really convenient, but I heard that Monroe struts are lower quality than OEM. I would love to hear a follow up to this product to see how they last over a long period of time.

[@Hallowsaw]

I mean for $400 for set of 4 all around, use them for 75k miles and change them again. 400 aint squat over 75k miles. Thats .005c a mile in maintenance.

[@henrykim4230]

Scotty said Monroe struts are garbage. They have problem after 12,000 miles like Duralast struts from Autozone. I don't want to change my struts every year. I will go with KYB.

[@anthony6006]

I have kyb excel g and they are very stiff

[@henrykim4230]

@@anthony6006 as long as they don't break or make noises should be good. Best way is to go OEM from dealer but that's $$$$$$$ my car is not worth shit to put on lol.

[@Steve-hh9gs4yo2i]

Quicker is not always better if they have to be replaced every 70k or 80k miles. And what about a cost comparison to other high quality aftermarket shocks with a set of springs? I've had good quality shocks and springs last well over 100k miles. Does Monroe give any mileage guarantee under normal use? You may have to buy 2 sets, when 1 may have done you for the same amount of time.

[@davidhoulden5791]

Just installed Monroe Quick Struts on my 09 Explorer. Here in Canada they weren't cheap, $200 each. I hope I don't regret it. I'm going to save the old springs in case.

[@JoshBryan]

Update?

[@VGB004]

Thanks for the tip Eric. Do u know if they make performance versions? 😎👍😉

[@ericthecarguy]

Bonus video!! Often Quick Struts are safer, easier, and many times not much more expensive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvYfHZjpZt7aMk

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

EricTheCarGuy Hey, that wasn't so bad. I guess we knew what to expect :) Anyhow, if it lets you live and do your work, I'm fine with it. After all, it's not that you wouldn't totally deserve the income from it.

[@jdmeaux]

EricTheCarGuy And more expensive if the job is coming out of your own pocket.

[@SweedSleds95]

Think about the time you save by using Quick Struts, I think it evens out at the bottom end.

[@jdmeaux]

I'll agree on that.

[@MrWesker00]

themuilover new brake fluid is clear and over time is becomes dirty and will change to darker colors. You're most likely fine, but if you're worried, guy a big thing of brake fluid and flush it out. Cheap job.

[@donaldburton2022]

I tried Monroe struts before on my honda prelude , they only lasted 20k miles before leaking really bad . They were crap . And made in Mexico , I have only used kyb coilover struts since then. And they hold up and last 100 miles so far . I use bilstein shocks on my toyota tacoma 4x4 . And they work well.

[@sanjaygandhi7962]

Same here on my 2005 V8 4RUNNER. The Monroe Quick Struts are not good enough. KYB Shocks with Moog springs are much better.

[@MoneyMarcMes]

Damn it I was just looking for these! I can't find them for a Subaru Outback though!

[@tortillajoe235]

I got two sitting here from Monroe and noticed that one says DESpectrum and the other one Quick Strut. Do i have the wrong ones?

[@kristophertillman79]

Got a 2003 sierra 127k miles. Pristine condition. However, lately abs light comes on some days, and other days it does not. Still have good pedal pressure. Should I pull tires off and clean speed sensors?

[@CoachSeanUT]

what if you have an older strut bar in the engine bay? where can i find the bolts to fit it?

[@TKD187]

I bought these fully assembled struts and I was wondering if you tighten the center screw or the cap screw, if you keep on torqueing that down will it lower your car? By time you answer this I will have probably done mess something up I'm going to try it see what happens lol nm the thread only goes so far right?

[@dunnoyolo2238]

how are this struts for off-road ? Compared to the Monroe Mono-Max Strut ?

[@dozza202]

as long as you tighten up the compressors nice and tight until you can move the spring already assembled then you wont have a problem, but a trick is to add 4 compressors instead of 2 to help avoid it slipping, sounds expensive for a customer to buy the whole thing assemblled when you can swap them over in 15mins

[@mechanicstv7904]

Can we have a updated toolbox tour please eric

[@Igor-cl5hj]

Thanks for the video! Very interesting. I have a question: What brand of shock absorbs would you recommend? Does it make a difference to buy more expensive KYB instead of cheaper Monroe or other brand? Thanks for the answer.

[@mugensamurai]

From a KYB user. They work well and last a long time. I had mine since 2010.

[@JPN850R]

Coilovers are the way to go; no more spring compressor hassles.

[@jm.4071]

How well are the springs compared with the oe ones?

[@joevald3]

I purchased a set of Monroe quick strut so my 2001 Buick . The spring are bigger than the stock spring . In the car rides terrible . I'm out $500 in the cost of the changeover and labor .. Would you do

[@alishagasiunas5297]

I have had some bad experiences with Monroe Quick struts within two years time I have installed two sets of Monroe Quick struts on my friends 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The struts are still good but the problem is is that Springs cannot hold the weight of the car. The car handle so much better with the old blown and leaking struts. This time I'm looking into buying some new Springs and keep the struts because they're only a year old. Replacing it with OEM Springs maybe the best way to go but would probably be the most expensive why. Who makes a good aftermarket spring that will hold up to time?

[@danmorgoshi7598]

The original is the best...aftermarket is garbage . Original struts is the best you can put in your car . If you check the original spring is very slim ...and the aftermarket is thicker , that is the problem...thicker spring ..and the brakes is not working like the original..you have to be careful . Take care ./.

[@hakimola1306]

I did a mistake because i did not use quick strut. I changed only the chocks. Since Its dangerous job, i went to mechanic to decompress the strut to put the new chocks Monroe. I put the strut with new chocks, there is still clunking and noise on the left side and my steering was loose, I went to mechanic, they told me you should buy quick strut because it has all components because maybe my strut mounting is starting to wear or the coil spring is a bit sagging. So anyway quick strut is easiest safest saving money and you dont have to say after you put your strut which is not an easy job takes hours to put them that something is miss. Now i have to buy quick one so no headeache.

[@markraptor50]

Just changed fuel filter on a td4 diesil on rubber hoses how should I clean them?

[@lichin11]

I've replaced struts on my various vehicles 10+ times and never had any problems, but I'm sick of it. Next time, I'm using the 'QuickStrut' approach and replacing the whole damn assembly.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Very cool and also substantially cheaper than coil overs.

[@ale6242]

paradoxdesigns but coil overs are for lowering your car... not to be used for just a strut replacement....

[@TrungNguyen-ul8gm]

Monroe OESpectrumstruts front and rear installed to my 2003 Highlander, drive smooth like sit on air, the best ever, Monroe all the way for me!

[@tinalong8819]

Hello! question my car is 2008 Toyota Corolla 10900 mile , and I just buy the new strut front ,of them right and left I put that? did I need to go do rotation my car after they put that together !

[@FrozenHaxor]

The high price is not worth it, you can get way nicer Sachs or Bilstein shocks for the price of such assembly.

[@BigWesLawns]

FrozenHaxor lifetime warranty. mine blew after 2 years and I'm taking it into canadian tire tomorrow for a haggle free exchange ***FREE*** @ Canadian Tire. maybe it's the store that offers it? I dunno but theykeep you in the computer and your records.

[@FrozenHaxor]

Ghost Dog I'd rather put quality shocks on my car than keep looking on my watch and waiting for the crap ones to blow up then go through all the hassle to get new ones. Pointless unless you're going to beat the hell out of those shocks on a dirt track for example in a rather junky car. I suppose they would give after a loop or two haha, but hey - new free ones await!

[@danielsane30]

That's all great and dandy if you are a car guy. Most people don't know or care, been working parts for a long time.

[@Darksyne]

I wished monroe made quick struts for my 2000 tl >.

[@pokeyp700]

Have been unable to remove a strut because the “axle carrier” or knuckle will not lower enough to allow for enough clearance to remove. The bottom of strut is almost touching the axle boot. This doesn’t allow to find position to be able to bring out of the wheel well. The car is a 2008 Lexus rx 350 AWD The car is being held up by Jack on “rear suspension crossmember” could this not allow knuckle to lower enough? Does anyone have advice? I would be greateful for any advice

[@williamcharles9480]

Advice: If you are going to keep the car BUY NAME BRAND COMPONENTS! Cheap imported from China parts are just that CHEAP. You will have issues with ride quality and component failure with cheap parts. Quick Struts can be a time saving deal, but you must consider that there's more to making a spring than just coiling up some steel rod. The alloy of the steel, how it's tempered and the diameter of the spring's metal round stock all have a lot to do with how your car will ride and if it rides safely. Same with the valving and components of the strut's hydraulic components. By just looking at a strut the average person has no idea of the complexity involved, but you can depend on the fact that a company that cares will have a good reputation.

[@fernandoshortman8335]

did mine a week ago....unless you know how to use the tools you wont have any problems with the spring flying out....and dont use an air tool for the job rear struts getting into the tight spot its best to use a 15mm gear wrench....

[@jjack6896]

Stay away from the Econo-Matic® Replacement Strut Assembly. I was told by customer service there is a ZERO warranty. What do you think?

[@ericd6967]

Nice Infomercial...

[@user-cl7so3rv2j]

Hey Eric, I bought 2 roadmatic struts for my wife's Corolla..my question is... the bottom of the boot is loose, is it suppose to be that way?. Thank you very much

[@dfields9511]

yep they are easy, just changed out my rear struts for some quick struts. they were not Monroe branded. but looked the same. but fit my needs to be able to sell my car. and replace it myself. got a pair of quick struts on amazon for $72. when they came they were really branded as duralast but was not branded that way on amazon. but I didn;'t care. they fit.

[@syllinx1]

I wish saw this years ago. I want to know the big difference between their Quickstrut and Roadmatic.

[@dp91killa]

Me too

[@stephencannon3140]

I concur totally......I got into an argument with a spring compressor once.....ONCE!!! After that I determined that the extra cost of the QSA is offset by reduced labor and potentially reduced cost of your medical deductible. Either but a QSA or take to a shop with a professional hydraulic spring compressor. The twist ones are too easy to get confused and lose count. The springs have to be compressor EVENLY as in five turns one side five turns the other and back and forth......too much chance of a 5-5,5-5,5-6,5-5,5-7, 1,2,3,4?5,17...1,2,3,4,5,6....you get the idea Hydraulic spring compressors that a modern shop SHOULD have have more safety features either safety cage or a set point to allow even compression!

[@wkwmobile]

Hey Eric, I just replaced the front struts with KYB quick struts and they're noisy as hell. The tech at Tire Outlet says the bearing plats are defective. Having issues returning them so I am considering just replacing the mounting hardware. Do you think this will solve the noisiness of a bad bearing plat?

[@cdshawn]

Why are there no Quick struts available for a 2003 Lincoln Aviator?

[@sashoxxx]

Yes it may be more expensive and all that jazz, but there is that moment when you have changed a couple of those struts and all the rest is still the original equipment. Many miles have passed, and replacing the other stuff is almost as important as the strut itself, then you will be much better off buying the quick strut, since everything together will come cheaper then when you go buy it as separate parts. Then the next time you just change the strut on an almost new configuration and you drive happily ever after.

[@BigWesLawns]

I have no problem with this product. I put about 150km's a day 5 days a week on my car doing dial a bottle and food deliveries. I replaced my 2 fronts 2 years ago and I'm getting the drivers replaced for free @ Canadian Tire tomorrow. LIFETIME WARRANTY!!! maybe the store offers it but I'm happy. and I got them on sale for just over $300 for both.

[@BigWesLawns]

Ghost Dog 2008 G5 Manual and I fuckin beat the nuts off of it. I cant say a bad word about that car for the price... Awesome little 2.2L

[@davids9139]

Seriously, spring compressors aren't that bad. It's serious business, so handle with care. Those other car guys are obviously lacking in experience. Its cheaper for me to just buy the strut and transfer the spring and insulators, granted they are in good shape. Those Monroe struts are really good. I'm skeptical about the springs on the quick struts, lots of videos showing broken springs.

[@billytruss861]

Eric, you fell note the oblong bolt hole and that that you will need new lower adjustment bolt and have your front end realigned.

[@mosheweisz1087]

Hi I’m having an issue on a Toyota Sienna I can’t get top of knuckle to line up with hole in the strut

[@mjjones6839]

Where to find strut assembly for 2000 Mazda mpv production 09/99?!

[@josephdubiel7129]

Are they a quality product? Do they hold up well??? Opinions? Think I may put some on my subaru

[@galeriafuentes]

No they are the worst!

[@samvelasquez6217]

Hey eric, how u doing? Which struts do you recommend for 98-02 accord sedan?

[@kmsti8677]

It's worth it as long as you don't buy the ebay/amazon $150 specials. Spend the damn money for a quality set of around $400-500.

[@greencable2222]

i changed my front strut ass for monroes and back shock too, but while the front is good, the back rides rough/bouncy.

[@aristotelisvenieratos6109]

Are them available for my Hyundai MC?

[@08mario08]

What’s the quality of Monroe struts tho? About to get some for my charger

[@jotu173]

You say just put in the new quick struts but shouldn't you also get the vehicle aligned after replacing the struts? I can never seem to get a clear answer on this point. What is your opinion Eric (or whoever else reads this).

[@nickb4383]

I would say yes but you’d probably be fine without one. If it were tie rods then you’d definitely need an alignment afterwards but struts don’t necessarily throw your wheels in or out as much as up and down.

[@calebniederhofer6529]

@@nickb4383 This is bad advice. Any reputable shop, and including Eric the car guy will tell you to do a alignment. Please don’t give advice, If you are not educated on the topic itself.

[@johnlennon3094]

@@calebniederhofer6529 better to spend a bit more cash than cheap out and run into more problems along the line

[@brad3741]

It depends on the vehicle and how the suspension is set up. If your particular vehicle has camber adjustments, then yes you should get an alignment. But a decent amount of vehicles don't have a factory camber adjustment. Removing a strut assembly usually won't effect toe, the steering knuckle is fixed in place by control arms, tie rods, and axle nut( at least on fwd cars). A new strut assembly for sure can effect camber though. Getting an alignment isn't necessarily a bad idea, but might not be needed. Also depends how much you care about the tires you currently have.

[@mr.c493]

hey Eric which brand besides Monroe would you recommend? I have an '06 Toyota Highlander awd v6. thanks

[@mrrock1201]

I have a 2007 Acura TL base automatic is these a good choice?

[@TheUghhJunkie]

You forgot the elongated hub mounting hole for camber adjustment!

[@pauldow1648]

Are m Monroe made with China sourced components ?

[@usaferoz]

Do you need wheel alignment after changing front struts on both side ?

[@rdizzleoriginal]

Yes

[@MrErikw26]

I use quick struts whenever I can at work

[@tim0877]

I bought masterpro I wished I had a bought Munroe the Master Pro ride rough.

[@Fatman698]

I purchased some cheap Private label (NAPA) economy Monroe struts for my old 98' Neon off Rockauto. Decent for under $50 a pop. No way I'd of paid the $1xx from store itself though.

[@mrkongsimr]

Would you prefer the KYB instead of Monroe?? Thanks !!

[@amdguru34]

My question: Was the Monroe Quick Strut springs the same thickness as the OEM? This makes a huge difference!

[@swervv2957]

Exactly

[@tomodiochi8035]

Probably not, Scotty Kilmer did a video that showed the difference. Doesn't mean bad or good but it isn't one specs.

[@fegolem]

I replaced the strut assemblies on my 94 Caravan last year. The Monroe QuickStrut was super easy to install and works great.

[@carlorocky]

I’m considering installing Monroe quick struts on my minivan. How long did they hold up for you? Thanks

[@fegolem]

@@carlorocky I don't put very many miles on my Caravan. The struts are still working good.

[@unchocoenchina568]

I'd say don't use the impact gun with the spring compressors. I always use manual tools and haven't had any incident so far. I think the speed of the gun is too fast to do it safely, while with manual tools you can realize of any misalignment and correct the position of the tools before anything happen.

[@kramnull8962]

Needs consistent lubrication on the compressor bolts...

[@fatbol526]

Agreed, the power tools are less safe when doing springs

[@kg4boj]

The problem is that vehicle manufacturers have pretty much tweaked out the oem shocks and springs to get the handling exactly like they wanted it. When you start throwing in aftermarket suspension parts you change your vehicle dynamics, handling, and load capacity. While they say they are 'oem' equivalent, all the strut manufacturers like to change things subtle or not. My experience with Monroe quick struts is that they make your vehicle feel like a boat floating in the ocean, and they don't last as long as the oem's. I mean if you just have to get a car going and you can't get a spring compressor or an air tool to remove the nut then they will do the job but they aren't a preferred way to go for me.

[@Importenator]

Peter Carlson Its a 20 year old car dude. I would understand if its 2010s but anything before that, you should be fine even with your concerns. Although, I would not get these struts in particular, there are way better ones, and I feel like Eric is just blowing this spring issue out of proportion.. Newer screwon compressors come with locks that stop them from sliding and whatever else, and also springs tend to last way longer than struts.

[@kg4boj]

Kush P car makers have been tweaking and tuning their suspensions for a long time. Changing to aftermarket springs and or struts will effect handling. It just so happens Monroe's sensatrack or whatever the hell they call it sucks, it's something like a bypass valve that opens a wider orifice for bumps that induce more than a certain amount of pressure in the shock causing it to compress with less energy putting the load on the spring. In theory this should work great, but in practice it means your car will now wobble when you hit potholes and when you corner it will feel like you removed the cars sway bars, don't get me wrong. Monroe makes decent inexpensive shocks n struts, but their pre fab drop in replacement quick struts with this crazy feature they have really make them suck.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Peter Carlson I agree with your assessment fully. Kush P​ You have great comments too. If you're using it as a money saving option when your suspension is cupping your tires, but you can't afford both new tires and a nice suspension components then it'll get you by. There are far better options for little more money, but Monroe is often the in stock cheaper option versus waiting on an awesome internet deal. Monroe does have OE quality or even better, but for my primary car they only have the "economy" aka junk option. AutoZone used to have Monroe available like crazy. They switched to a better brand that I hear a lot of good from. ..can't remember the name. Good for having the parts quickly. I'll take Moog from online any day. I hear fairly equal from KYB, but I have no personal experience. A hear a little bad on all of my recommendations, but mostly good.

[@rondhole]

How is the ride quality in monroe? Is it softer, bounchier, firmer(good firm or rock firm)?

[@davidm3210]

Softer on my '05 Sentra, but I will continue to use them for convenience sake - but I drive like an old man.

[@rondhole]

@@davidm3210 I think any reputable American/Japanese/German company made decent Struts. I always love Bilstein and KYB because of their steel quality. Gabriel and Monroe next and will never touch chinese unknown makers like Shen-shen.

[@antandshell]

Would replace all 4 if down this way & alignment.

[@TheMayonnayse]

Too bad they don't make rear quick struts for my 03 protege5.

[@sangkim1035]

They are great for installation, until every one of them start leaking and coming back to repair for warranty service. Least that is what these shop guys tells me after trying quick strut for couple of years.

[@gpaine]

Word of caution. Monroe makes two different qualities of quickstruts. The lower quality economatics have only a 2 year/20k warranty. They Sensitracs are far better with the warranty (exact numbers escape me). Take it from my not-so-lucky and

[@vaquero3578]

greg paine - I was told yesterday that the economaitc monroes are only 90 day warranty and the regular quickstruts are lifetime.

[@Toolaholic7]

Won't buy Monroe quick struts,they are garbage and Monroe is having quality problems

[@100racer]

These are ideal for home mechanics for safety and convenience but as a professional unless you could justify the extra cost to the customer, they are a non starter. For most customers cost is everything, struts and springs are a prime example, if the mot fail sheet says that the n/s/f shock is leaking in 80% of cases only the n/s/f shock will be replaced even though we always try to sell shocks as a pair. Although these struts will save on labour and improve reliability of the strut assembly because all the components are new but it's hard to up sell a pair of struts especially if only shocks need replacing or a spring broken, however if multiple components need replacing in becomes a more attractive option.

[@mikeisgonz0]

Replaced using Monroe quickstruts on my 07 Mazda 3 about 2 years ago. Top plate and bearing both failed on passenger side after 60k miles. Not good. :(

[@mikeisgonz0]

KYB quick struts next time!

[@SweedSleds95]

I would go for Sachs if I were you. You can drive that car through trenches day out day in and still drive it with the same struts at the time you've changed those KYB five times. There is a reason many race teams uses Sachs dampers and springs...

[@morotetsuke]

those that have used it......difference in ride quality?

[@jkeelsnc]

Yes. A mechanic put a set of these on the 2000 Focus I had a few years ago. Granted, the old Ford ones (which were not spectacular) were worn out anyway. The one thing I noticed was the ride height was higher. It did improve the ride though and it did feel different than the OEM ones. Handling was effected as well but it was not bad though. The car handled well enough. The only thing i am not sure about is how long they would really last. I didn't have the car too much longer after that.

[@Ubon94]

Is Moroe consider premium ?

[@zx8401ztv]

I know they can be expensive but fit a couple of those on a car and i imagine you wont need to touch them for years :-)

[@happy543210]

so, is Monroe starting to import crappy Chinese struts too?

[@ericjs961]

Hey Eric!!! I love your videos. However, this is not your fault, but Monroe doesn't offer a Quick Strut for the 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS. Man!!! I would buy them in a heartbeat. I did the struts on my 2004 Toyota Avalon. It took too long... I would love the quicker process.

[@LMacNeill]

Spring compressors scare the hell out of me. I will go to great lengths to avoid using them. If it costs me a few extra bucks to get the whole assembly vs. buying a separate strut and needing to use a spring-compressor? I'll go with buying the whole assembly any day! Better than getting myself injured or killed when a spring-compressor fails.

[@Janisg616]

LMacNeill Just keep your face away from the area spring could affect and all should be good also in case if something goes wrong. Use sprign compressrs with respect and always have your head to the side from the spring, not in front of it.

[@ddd228]

Even the professional, wall mounted ones' n can injure you. With the rental kind,always clamp a vice grip with a shop towel to the LOWER part,next to the compressors jaws to prevent the jaws from walking UP the coil spring. See what happened? Watch it again.

[@DougHinVA]

I got 4 for a 2000 Corolla that I bought new (275K miles ago !) and a local mechanic has installed them. Some things are a one-time job and why go through all that work and some danger when a skilled mechanic can do it fast ? These are 'knuckle-busting' work and you need a lift and air wrench and skills and a method. NOT a DIY project.... pay a mechanic for this one-time job ! Monroe is a very old brand and a 'quick-strut' from Monroe is affordable and will be well-engineered.

[@riasat001]

Do you recommend this quick struts? My mechanic says these are not good recently. kYBs are much better

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

Kyb is better I've never tried Monroe I'm glad i avoided them some mechanics say that to the Duralast quick struts from AutoZone made in China by the way are way better then Monroe quick struts but then again who knows i doubt anyone will buy all three brands and put them to the test and give the results

[@riasat001]

@@BenDover-lx1gh I just put KYB made in USA.

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

@@riasat001 nice they are great i put all four in my accord About a year ago they say made in Japan 🗾 i don't know if they vary depending on the different lines they have but they are excellent 👌

[@marclegrand8765]

Hi! FCS are reliable please??

[@TeeSisco]

I put fcs quick struts on the front of my 06 Acura TL. They wear out quick now the front of my car is riding low. I wouldn't reccomend

[@budwhite5294]

Yes but doe's It Work?

[@jbremer29]

Doing this now on my 2008 Honda CR-v

[@loucifer323]

Make sure you get Monroe OEM ride yiu a little more but it's worth it, don't buy from a dealer they want over 700 dollars for one when you can buy two Monroe OEM for a little over 200

[@elmecanico4943]

It's quick and easy but won't last long.. I recommend kyb

[@aaron71]

I love the QuickStruts and I've used them on SO many different vehicles. ONLY downside I've found is that they're a one-size-fits-all sorta thing... for example, if a car model offered different suspension stiffnesses (luxury, sport, etc) and they only offer one spring rate QuickStrut.