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Jan 11, 2009, 08:37 PM
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Location: Mexico City
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Drives: 2006 Lancer Ralliart
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KYB vs Monroe vs OEM
I need to replace my busted front struts. The only 3 options I have found are KYB, Monroe (sensa-trac) or OEM. I have stock springs, wheels and tire size. Does anyone have experience on KYB or Monroe? How do they stand up vs OEM? Better handling? Stiffer ride? etc. Your comments will be appreciated 
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Jan 11, 2009, 09:00 PM
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KYB are very well rated among Mitsu forums...I'd go for them if they're not too expensive compared to OEM or Monroe.
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Jan 11, 2009, 10:52 PM
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Monroe is crap. OEM is overpriced. KYB is effectively our only option. If you search around, they can be had for $300 shipped for a full set.
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Jan 12, 2009, 01:24 AM
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KYB, definitely go with em!!!
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Jan 12, 2009, 08:17 AM
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+1 on KYB. Used many times with great results.
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Jan 12, 2009, 06:00 PM
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Thanks guys, it REALLY looks like KYB is the way to go!!
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Jan 13, 2009, 07:08 AM
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Front KYB part number is 334369.
What is the rear?
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Jan 13, 2009, 08:34 AM
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It's on KYB's website. Same rear strut as the sportback.
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Jan 13, 2009, 09:21 PM
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Location: Mexico City
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Crap!!!  I called the kyb distributors and they told me that they dont sell the shock for the ralliart in Mexico  , the only they sell p/number 334420 for a normal lancer. I guess that it will fit, but the valving will be worst than my mom's '86 station wagon.....Think I'll either stuck the the OEM's or import a set of kyb in a USA web page, send to a fowarding company & import them to Mexico (which is a pain in the ass and also expensive).
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buy, canada, evo, kyb, lancer, mexico, monroe, montreal, oem, sensa, sensatrac, shocks, strut, struts, trac, vs  |
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