Shock absorbers Monroe or OEM Volkswagen

I did it on my 2009 Corolla standing at 130k km. The chap who installed it said that I’d need to replace those within a year. It has been four now and it is still working as it should.

Monroe’s tend to be very good OE equivalents. Just put a set on a p2 Volvo v70r and they ride pretty damn good in my opinion.

I always ran Monroe shocks on my Rangers/B series since I did mostly on road driving and they held up great when I did go off road.

New Monroe (factory supplier, found their stampings on the shocks) front shocks en route.

Monroe OE Spectrum. It had better valving than what comes stock. Where I live it’s about 70-80 a pair so easy on the wallet and produces a nice smooth ride.

I use the Monroe version of these. Not too stiff of a ride but handle the extra weight very well.

I have changed the 4 shock absorbers for new "RideSense" from Monroe, like the originals and the same thing continues to happen. The change between "Comfort" and "Sport" is also noticeable, but I do not perceive that the active function that regulates the suspension when cornering is working.

Rock Auto had Monroe shocks & struts for $12 & $8/ea for it, so I bought new. Turns out that's what came out of the car and his weren't too bad but let's face it, they're garbage.

Been avoiding Monroe at the shop, they come back leaking too often.

I just put Monroes on all around and my truck rides like a Sherman tank.