Vehicle: 2004 Lexus RX330 FWD with 149k.
The driver front strut was replaced 10k ago due to an accident. Surprisingly, the insurance company (Geico) authorized a Genuine Lexus Strut.
The remaining 3 struts are very worn out and need to be replaced. A new passenger front strut from Lexus is $235 (wholesale) my cost. Since the owner is on a budget (car also needs tires and front lower control arm bushings), I am thinking about using a KYB strut at the passenger front location due to the significant cost savings ($95 vs $235).
I know KYB struts tend to ride a bit stiffer than OE (usually) so I am curious how the mismatched combo would behave. Does anyone have experience with this type of unorthodox work?
The driver front strut was replaced 10k ago due to an accident. Surprisingly, the insurance company (Geico) authorized a Genuine Lexus Strut.
The remaining 3 struts are very worn out and need to be replaced. A new passenger front strut from Lexus is $235 (wholesale) my cost. Since the owner is on a budget (car also needs tires and front lower control arm bushings), I am thinking about using a KYB strut at the passenger front location due to the significant cost savings ($95 vs $235).
I know KYB struts tend to ride a bit stiffer than OE (usually) so I am curious how the mismatched combo would behave. Does anyone have experience with this type of unorthodox work?
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