I would go with Monroe. KYB is not what it was a decade ago.
KYB is the OE for the base level 4Runner so I would say they’re probably a good option. I’ve never heard anybody say anything good about Monroe in recent years or their subsidiary, Rancho.
The best results i have had was using the OEM strut mount and installed kyb struts in it.
For struts I replaced with KYB, no easy to find, but they worked. I had to purchase throfor the 03-04 S models, though mine is an 02 S model. Everything for me bolted on just fine and have been running them for about 8k miles.
Just installed some KYB and happy with it.
Ride height went up by 2” on the new struts, I’m not surprised the KYB equipment looks like it’s sitting taller.
Just replaced my 2008 Highlander struts with quick struts made by KYB an OEM manufacturer for Toyota. The struts, coils and springs are all made by KYB BUT they do not ride like the OEMs and are far stiffer. $800 vs $1500 - would I do this again. Probably spring for the direct OEM parts from stealer vs the KYB quick struts.
I bought monroe quik struts (wholesaler closeout) Left side was hitting the inner wheel well, spring was wider than the other.
I put Monroe’s on my Outback. After a year the front passenger side went bad.
Put those on a 2010 legacy and am not happy with the ride quality and they made noise. Went to kyb. Nothing like throwing money away.
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