I can’t for the life of me figure why this type of comparison has never been done. This video is awesome and needs more views

This is the best side x side comparison video I’ve seen.

You can definitely see the vehicle moving up and down more with the Monroe shocks vs the OEM. It's similar to my recent experience replacing the rear shocks on my Lexus RX 450h; I replaced the OEM Lexus shocks with the recommended KYB brand shocks and there is a noticeable 'intrusion' of up and down body movement due to the new shocks having more rebound and resistance to compression. Instead of 'floating' over the bumps while absorbing the bump, you end up feeling every dip and bump within the cabin as an up and down movement. I ended up buying a new set of OEM shocks and the ride quality was restored - no more harshness. The key to ride quality seems to be finding the balance between suspension compliance to road conditions without affecting the vehicle's inertia to remain level while keeping the tire in constant contact with the road. Too much shock rebound and the vehicle is forced 'up and over' a bump, which creates a harsh ride.

OEM looks like a cardiogram chart. Impressed.

Shocks so bad I get wheel hop at higher speeds, and I feel like front end is sliding when turning if i hit small bumps. If your shocks are bad you have no control. Cause they keep your wheels in contact. Rear shocks being shitty will cause you to lose control in the winter really easy. Getting new shocks now, definitely excited to feel the difference, and have them before the snow comes.

much better consistency and quicker response on the new ones. I bet you felt big difference on the steering and the less shake inside the cabin.

Hi what was the rattle on the old one ! Thanks , great video!

Don’t forget to turn up your brightness full!

Great video as a install my kyb excel G replacing OE with 80000 miles

@jordanblair5410

2 жыл бұрын

Put KYB Excel G on the rear of my Commander and they ride too firm and hop on sharp bumps. I'm returning them to Auto Zone and replacing with Monroe Matics.

Great video 👍👍👍thanks for helping my decision.

@demoyoutuber7664

3 жыл бұрын

What you decided bro? Which one?

@BushcraftEurope

2 жыл бұрын

@@demoyoutuber7664 monroe

What is this noise?

Want some new shocks on my 2wd 99 Sierra. Think this will improve the wheel hop in the rear when hitting bumps? Don’t remember my truck being quite as bad when new.

@MartinFuentes126

4 жыл бұрын

When i had monroe oe spectrum on my 03 sierra 2wd it was kinda bouncy in the rear even after breaking them in after a while but the front definitely got rid of the squeaks

@erikalester5830

3 жыл бұрын

Why dont you try leaf springs bro with some new bushings that will work an soft shocks for your rear unless you haul stuff around.

good shit

Is it necessary to replace the two shock absorbers together, even if the other is in good condition? Knowing that the car has traveled 100,000 miles

@Chuckles..

Жыл бұрын

Yea always replace them in pairs. You want consistent performance on both sides. I think there could be safety problems in emergency handling situations if not and you could end up with a variation in the height of your vehicle from one side to the other, not good.

@JorgeFabrizio

Жыл бұрын

Every piece of advice I can find says to replace tires, shocks and springs in pairs. The old adage being that if one is going, the other will follow soon.

Definitely go new OEM. Aftermarkets are mostly junk and not tuned for the car

Yes, you finally confirmed the age-old question as to whether new shocks/struts are better than old ones. Could you now please make a video comparing brand new tires to old bald tires? The curiosity is killing me.

@joshuaboursier7314

2 жыл бұрын

Monroe has a reputation for being poor quality and being as bad as the ones you took off the replace, this shows a different perspective. It may be worth it instead of brand new oem if you dont have the money. Thats what took from this

@khill4053

2 жыл бұрын

No one made you watch. Stop complaining.

Carquest struts 💪🏼

Trw?

The OEM had more damper movement. Simply put, I think Monroe would have given a stiffer ride. I'd go for the OEM any day. It is tuned specifically for the vehicle in question. I guess I would be buying onmy OEM shocks for my Fiat Linea instead of aftermarket supplies.

@nancysanchez3918

Жыл бұрын

But for curves the monroe are better because are more stable

@maxmx767

9 ай бұрын

@@nancysanchez3918Yes! Monroe knows better than the manufacturer 😂😂😂

@suleymantolu3109

4 ай бұрын

Fiat Linea için hangi amortisör tercih edersiniz pürüzsüz sürüş için

so the conclusion

We gonna talk about that carrier bearing tho?

Do you feel the difference inside the car?

@asalkomen6477

3 жыл бұрын

yes , monroe like a puss ... y soft

how are the monrow struts now? They last?

@alexyou2995

Жыл бұрын

looks like a lot people go with KYB now.

The tire pressure was low on OEM but it's ok

I purchased the Monroe quick struts for my Volvo and they were nothing but problems. Loud squeaking on both sides, bracket was welding in the wrong position holding the speed cable and I will never purchase a Monroe product.

Lol you need to compare new for both. Obivously the new struts will work better.

@Wakevids

3 жыл бұрын

Jacob Ball yes that is obvious. But i am not the person who replaces new mediocre OEM parts on my vehicles with new mediocre after market parts. I thought this was interesting to see how the old parts lose performance and how new low cost parts can improve the ride.

OEM better !

Not gonna lie, I don't see much of a difference.

@khill4053

2 жыл бұрын

I could see the oem bouncing more. But I wonder if the lesser bounce of Monroe meant harsher, bumper ride.

@1soupasaurus

2 жыл бұрын

When it hits the bump, the new shock recoils once, then holds it's ground where the orm one appears to bounce similar to a ball, full recoil, half, quarter. Generally while driving you want to bounce less.

@growingup4487

Жыл бұрын

that's good, it's got no difference with oem

@dutch3795

10 ай бұрын

But doesn't that result in a bumpier, uncomfortable ride? When you hit a bump that energy has to go somewhere. So either the shock absorbs it by compressing and decompressing and preventing the impact from being felt inside the car or the shock remains stiff and the impact from hitting the bump is transferred directly to the body of the car and leads to a bumpy uncomfortable ride inside the vehicle.@@1soupasaurus

@deadlyclonex

3 ай бұрын

Are you blind 😅

Test is not proof of one being better than the other. Why not get a set of new oem to compare to the new Monroe shocks? I understand it costs money, but your putting this video out here saying this is factual proof, but there are many variables you didn't address. How about a new video to address longevity or performance today?

old VS new = 🤣🤣🤣

Kybs better . Monroe ok

@benthere404

2 жыл бұрын

I tried kyb gas a just and kyb gr2 on my Silverado, both made it ride like a rock, pun intended. Monroe Magnum truck shocks made it ride smooth again, guessing it's the larger volume, because they're massive compared to the gr2s.

Im wasting time Tell me who wins 🏆 And how 🤔

Monroe is bad it makes noise

@chrisvasquez7482

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do! Installed them on my accord front and rear. Monroe by far is the worst. OEM all the way if you can afford them.

Monroe just not as good as tgey used to be...have had 3 fail in under 15k miles

New vs old? Really?.......smh

@khill4053

2 жыл бұрын

No one said you had to do what he did or made you watch. Smh

Monroe shocks are garbage. Bought mine and only lasted 1 year

@TNTS8105

3 жыл бұрын

@Who Cares hahahahahah

@brianresendiz9020

3 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend??

@yang91387

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianresendiz9020 KYB or OEM if you can fork out the money for it. Monroe are just junk.

@bellawright4265

3 жыл бұрын

@@yang91387 Look kids....it's one of those.........Trolls that live under a bridge.

@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285

3 жыл бұрын

Thats probably you bought the $20 ones? I have 8 year old Monroe sensa track and still fine!