Strut assembly KYB or GABRIEL

Just installed some KYB and happy with it.

I've used various manufacturers. KYB have always been good. I only use them now

Monroe and Gabriel are pretty standard brands with decent quality.

I got KYB's from RockAuto - $88 each for the rear, $187 each for the front. Ride is much smoother now.

Returned and bought kyb and have had no issues and the ride is great.

Always preferred Gabriel. Had a nice combination of ride and handling.

KYB for firmer sportier feel, and more durable

KYB struts are reputable but they aren't known for being softer. I also know of issues with the easy strut assemblies causing clunking sounds.

I had the same problem with a set of Gabriel struts.

Although KYB makes very good bare struts, The preassembled KYB strut plus assemblies are straight up garbage. The strut top mounts and springs that KYB uses are absolutely trash and generally fail extremely quickly, if they aren't just failed right out of the box.