Is Monroe a good brand for struts?
Monroe is also known as one of the best suspension brands when it comes to looking for complete strut assembly. Their line-up of struts and shock absorbers are made in the USA and have been instilling confidence in drivers since 1992.
What is the labor cost to replace struts?
Strut Replacement Cost On average, expect to pay somewhere between $450 and $900 to replace a pair of struts. An individual strut assembly will cost about $150 to $300 so you’re looking at around $300 to $600 for parts alone. Labor alone will set you back about $150 to $300 for the pair.
Which is better KYB or Monroe struts?
Kyb Shocks & Struts are hands down the better option of the two because they provide a more stable ride and a better overall performance of your vehicle compared to Monroe, even though they are more expensive, we suggest you go with Kyb.
Where does the Toyota Camry struts come from?
Although the majority of replacement parts come from China, I’ve found the quality, ride and longevity of name brand shock and strut manufacturers to be better. Japanese OEM struts are made by KYB and Tokico; European are Sachs, Bilstein and Koni; American are Gabriel and Monroe.
What causes the strut mount to tilt on a Toyota Camry?
If one side has more compression than the other, the compression bolt will tilt into the bottom strut spring mount. An electric or air-powered impact driver connected to a socket extension will make the compression process go faster. Continue compressing the springs until you can turn the strut mount by hand.
How to test the down pressure on a Toyota Camry?
Testing the down pressure resistance can be done by rocking up and down on the front bumper of your car. If the car goes down too easily, the strut is pretty much gone or on its way out. Rebound pressure cannot be detected since the strut spring is the main component that pulls up on the strut stem.
What do you need to know about Monroe quick strut?
Quick-Strut™ Complete Strut Assemblies by Monroe®. This innovative replacement strut comes complete and ready to install. All of the most common wear parts are included so you’ll not only save installation time, your vehicle’s ride and handling will be restored for optimal performance.