Advanced Auto parts vs. Toyota OEM?

by **Keyboard Ninja** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:09 pm

Does anyone here have any experience with Advanced Auto Parts struts & strut mounts? I need to replace all four of my struts on my 2004 SLE, and the OEM parts do not come with a lifetime warranty. Toyota parts are $800 vs. Advanced Auto Parts $805 (after a 10% discount).

by **Ruski** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:25 pm

depending what brand you are buying

by **Dawgz** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:58 pm

if the prices are that close, u might as well go with the Toyota stuff.

by **LEE337** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:49 pm

I bought my Monroe Sensa-Track's at Advanced.
I know it wasnt $800. :-?

What kind are you getting???

by **kingkakyle** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:30 pm

Dawgz wrote:if the prices are that close, u might as well go with the Toyota stuff.

well cuz i think the auto advanced parts might have lifetime warranty while the oem does not
but that could be wrnog too lol

anywayssss if what i said is not true then get oem!!

by **Keyboard Ninja** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:08 pm

LEE337 wrote:I bought my Monroe Sensa-Track's at Advanced.
I know it wasnt $800.

What kind are you getting???

Those are the ones I'm getting and the Moog strut mounts for all 4 wheels. After my 10% discount it was about $820 after tax. Both the monroe parts and the moog parts have limited lifetime warranties. How do you like yours?

by **Ruski** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:50 pm

when i did my drop on my Gen1 i used Monroe struts they blew after the first winter so about 4 months of use, Monroe is really not the best of brands for struts

by **Keyboard Ninja** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:06 pm

Ruski wrote:when i did my drop on my Gen1 i used Monroe struts they blew after the first winter so about 4 months of use, Monroe is really not the best of brands for struts

But wouldn't that happen with any stock height strut?

by **Ruski** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:17 pm

huh?? in my opinion Monroe sucks, Kybs or Oem are also an option for sturts, have you tried Ebay ?

by **LEE337** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:44 am

Keyboard Ninja wrote:
LEE337 wrote:I bought my Monroe Sensa-Track's at Advanced.
I know it wasnt $800.

What kind are you getting???

Those are the ones I'm getting and the Moog strut mounts for all 4 wheels. After my 10% discount it was about $820 after tax. Both the monroe parts and the moog parts have limited lifetime warranties. How do you like yours?

They could be better. They arent made for lowered cars.
It hasnt even been 6 months and I can start to hear noise from the rears.
I will not be buying Monroes ever again. My next set will prolly be KYB.

by **ArizonaEagle07** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:08 am

^^^ Odd I have Monroe Sensa-Trac with Sprint Springs I have had no issues with the combination. They've been on my car for 6+ months. Also I purchased mine from http://www.shockwarehouse.com great site great prices.

by **1gSE** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:24 am

Dawgz wrote:if the prices are that close, u might as well go with the Toyota stuff.

+ 1

Advanced Auto parts vs. Toyota OEM?

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