# Struts

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** struts, toyota, camry\
**Created:** [October 7, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069 "2010-10-07T15:45:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![DRay001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@DRay001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRay001)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069/1 "2010-10-07T15:45:08Z")

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I need new front struts on my 2000 Toyota Camry.  
  
  
  
 What would be the best brand to use here?  
  
  
  
 I like a smooth ride but I like to drive fast too.  
  
  
  
 Thanks very much.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069/2 "2010-10-07T16:07:25Z")

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I would buy the name brand like Gabriel or Monroe with the best price. You can buy the performance strut but you give up some comfort and pay a higher price. It’s up to you.

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**Author:** ![eraser1998](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6de8d8/32.png) [@eraser1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eraser1998)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069/3 "2010-10-07T16:14:55Z")

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I have Monroe Quickstruts on my 98. The ride is fine, but I hate the parts. If I’m lucky, I get 18 months on a set before I’m taking them back for replacement under warranty (the strut mounts are horrifically noisy). The car is properly aligned and everything - but they go from nice and quiet to rattletraps in no time flat.

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**Author:** ![DRay001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@DRay001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRay001)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069/4 "2010-10-07T16:21:43Z")

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I hear you both, but I’ve also heard about KYB and Bilstein. I’m hearing those are the way to go.

Any other suggestions?

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/56069/5 "2010-10-07T16:34:14Z")

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You can’t go wrong with either of those brands DRay, but they’ll probably cost a bit more.

They may well be worth the extra cost. You’ll drive on them a long time.