el cheapo struts for '88 5kcstq

[Bill Rowe]

i believe kyb's are oem for that car and work just fine.  don't waste your
money on the expensive stuff cuz, if you're like me, you won't notice the
difference.  as for the kyb rears for $38.99, i don't believe they are
designed/rated for quattros.  although they'll bolt up you may experience
some rear end clunking.  check w/ the store regarding their return policy.

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Ken Keith
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 2:42
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: el cheapo struts for '88 5kcstq


Hello folks,

Would anyone care to comment on the use of cheap struts in an
'88 5kcstq?  By cheap, I mean Pep Boys/Checker style stuff.  I
believe the manufacturers are Gabriel, Monroe, and KYB.

I would like to put something new on the car, but don't really want
to spend on the Boge's or Bilsteins.  Usually I like to stick with the
best that I can afford, but I don't know that it's necessary in this
instance.

Are there any quality problems with the above brands?  I imagine
some or all of them may be rebuilt units, as most have a lifetime
warranty.  Of course, the warranty doesn't include labor or an
alignment.

These struts are cheap tho'.  The KYB's are $47.99ea for the front,
and $38.99ea for the back.  Cheap at $173.96+tax for the set.

I guess I'd prefer to drive the 5kcstq, instead of my Saturn, out to
Cali for the holidays.  It needs struts and an alignment, so if it's not
the wrong decision, I may do it just for the 800+ mile round trip.

Thanks for any feedback.

Ken


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