Strut assembly KYB or KONI

I ran KYB struts in the front of my sedan. It’s been about 3-4 years now and no problems. They still feel strong and confident and I live with Pennsylvania potholes lol

I've had several sets on many VW over the years , rocking them on my mk4 tdi now .

Do yourself a big favor and don't try to tear down and rebuild the front struts just to reuse the spring. Just buy the KYB loaded struts. It's just not worth the hassle.

If you want to keep the stock ride height, you can probably save the stock springs and run Koni Yellow struts and shocks for a slightly sportier ride.

I put a set of KYB on my 2007 nearly a year and 11,000 miles ago, no complaints so far. They feel comfortable enough to me.

Something else to consider are Koni Reds. I coupled them with Neuspeed Sport springs. The struts are variable response so they absorb the small bumps, like the expansion joints on freeways, but stay stiff for corners.

I had one fail inside the warranty period and Koni made it an easy exchange. No other issues.

Bought KYB’s from summit racing and did the job for under $300 parts.

I ordered up bare kyb excel-g struts. Went ahead and installed them. But the ride is harsh. I'd say ride quality is a 3 out of 10 in town 5 out of 10 on the highway. I think the new struts are acting fine. It's just the springs are so tight and don't allow any forgiveness. The handling is great around the corners.

I went with all KYB on my 07. I don’t like them. I feel like they are much stiffer

I put KYB on my 2010 and it road very harsh. Then I put the on my 2016 still harsh but a bit better