Anyone use FCS or Monroe quickstruts on their 9th gen? Any issues? Need to replace all and rather not use stock. Coil overs not worth it as I don't need to lower.
Not familiar with FCS shocks, and Monroe is okay, and a very common inexpensive aftermarket replacement. If you're considering aftermarkets to save on cost, stick with the Monroe and make sure you keep the warranty documents.
I would use neither. What are your plans for the car? If you plan to drive it everyday for the next few years, don’t go cheap and replace with OEM Honda or upgrade to something better like Koni.
I've never heard of anyone having to replace struts on an Accord. Gen 9 is 2013 or newer? Hard to imagine that. I have a Gen 9 as well. How many miles do you have on it? What is the condition of roads to you drive?
I'm on my third accord, each having been kept an avg of 10 yrs, and never had to replace shocks/struts. I am curious myself as to the OP's replies..since in fact I drive on pretty bad roads as well.
I've owned three Accords, an '86 for 20 years, another is an '04 which is still going, and the '14 have now. Never changed a strut or shock. Never had a leak or squeak. Until I saw this, I never heard of anyone replacing them. And I prefer the firm Honda ride and handling vs Toyota and domestic cars. In fact, handling is a big reason I prefer the Accord to any car in its class and like it as well as Beemers that I've driven.
Still curious, what is wrong with the OP's car? Leak or squeak?
I would use OEM Honda!! Monroe are nice but don't last long, 50,000 mi is all you'll get. KYB have always given a harsh ride through out their life of about 75,000mi. Too bad we can't get Bielstien (check my spelling). They are one of the nicest riding Ive ever had.
NOT Monroe, I put them on my Civic and like clockwork every 10,000 KM they started making noises. Although they were covered, the labor costs started adding up. I put a set of KYB’s on my Acura RDX and they were great. My Accord will be getting those when the time comes.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Drive Accord Honda Forums
2M posts
126.2K members
Since 2003
Drive Accord forum, a community where Honda Accord owners can discuss reviews, service, parts, and share mods.