Experience w/ KYB?

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    Trying to replace some of my suspension components with stuff that's cost effective and either close to, or somewhat more reliable than stock. Anyone have experience with KYB shocks?
     
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    I've got them on an old pickup and a camry and fwiw they pretty much seem like factory replacements on those.
     
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    Good oem. Big on vws. I did Koni FSD and loved them. They don't like lowered speeds. On Corksport adjustable and love these more.
     
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    KYB is the facory shocks for the 6
     
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    Thanks, everyone. I appreciate everyone's feedback and am glad to hear positive things from everyone. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Dark meat is the best meat - fight me
     
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    I looked on KYB's website for an application guide and nothing seems to come up for the front struts. Is anyone aware of a front strut assembly kit from KYB that would fit our '08 MS3 properly?

    Otherwise, can anyone make a solid recommendation for an OEM strut assembly kit? Is Sachs or Monroe good to go?

    partsgeek.com says the following KYB assemblies fit, but I can't find anywhere else on the web that will corroborate: W0133-1810143 (Front-Left) W0133-1810142 (Front-Right)
     
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    Get the FSD usually has a sale. Replace bump stops, strut mounts, and strut bearings.
     
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