Kyb or monroe rear shocks?

[malibill]

Looking for some advice on which to install on the rear of my 03 mm. , I took a long trip last week (about 700 miles) and when I returned home I noticed my pass side shock leaking.. I have 85,000 miles on it and it used more as a weekend driver long trips etc.. so much fun to drive.. I have been reading the forums and see guy`s are using both but I hear/read good and bad about both I know the monroe`s are cost effective and I have them in my jeeps and quigley van and never had an issue but should I go for the extra buck`s and install the kyb? My mm is a stock car with no tune and stock exhaust, any advice or thoughts are appreciated.. Thanks in advance Bill

[sflrainmaker01]

I just went through the same dilemma on one of my Mustangs. LMR had a big sale on Koni & KYB. Heck , I was even thinking of splurging on Bilsteins! But, when it came down to it, this particular car is mostly stock. I wasn't convinced I would notice much difference, except in my wallet (trying to save for an Eaton swap ;)). Advanced Auto Parts had a big sale on the Monroes. They wound up being $44 with tax for the pair! Plus, the Monroes are yellow and so is the Mustang...:P :rolleyes:.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

+1 KYB 140,000 Miles +

[malibill]

Thank you for the reply`s .. After speaking with Ken aka nh muscle I am going to install a set of oem shocks that he had and was selling for a fair price.. just wanted to say thank you to those who replied..and of course Ken good talking to you and thanks for the tip`s.. I am still looking for the upgrade to the cooling system searching the forum`s but just can not locate it..

[Serge]

KYBs all the way. When I tried Monroes they felt worse than worn out Motorcrafts.

[whitey]

KYBs all the way. When I tried Monroes they felt worse than worn out Motorcrafts.
I disagree. Monroes in the rear felt 10 times better then the stock ones when replaced around 165k

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[1Marauder]

Both are good. I've had KYB in most applications, been extremely happy with them, and never had a single problem.

With all, look for KITS so you can get all of the pieces needed to install.