Do you have an SC? I will be looking for replacements for mine soon.

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No, I just need some for our 2003 EX FWD.

 

I'm pleased with KYB replacement struts/shocks.
Currently they aren't offered complete...so we utilized our existing springs.

 

Thanks, but, I want to avoid messing with the springs, I looking for recommendations on the complete assemblies.

 

Gabriel has front and rear strut assemblies for all years

Maybe this is common knowledge now, but Gabriel has their Ultra Readymount model available for all for corners. Got all 4 from Summit Racing for about $550 shipped (although I'm not sure I would order from them again as the boxes were beat to hell). Had them installed today.

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Local shop installed them without issue - they're fine, but my expectations for an improved ride were a bit high. Still loud, still a bit wobbly over bumps, but that's just the E.

 

Hello , Could you please give me an update on the Gabriel Struts ? I'm looking for some for my 03 EX and Gabriel is one of the few you can even get lately ..KYB is not available now ..Thanks ..Don

 

If you want complete assemblies and the same quality ride as stock, I think the only option is OEM, unfortunately. I recently did mine and didn’t like the options so I reused the springs.

 

The OEM/KYB assemblies are currently due to be re-released in Q2 of 2022. There are several other conversation threads on the topic... People are either building them with the available individual parts now or are waiting until KYB makes the complete assemblies available.:
Honda ran out of struts

NEW FOR 2021 KYB STRUT PLUS COMPLETE STRUT ASSEMBLIES...

Okay I talked to KYB on the phone briefly, so far these are the details we have for the KYB strut plus complete assemblies. This is a new product for KYB and will be released this year. The latest they are expecting them to be available is June 2021 and we won't know the pricing until they are...

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Sachs and KYB are definitely better than Monroe or Gabriel. Neither Koni or Bilstein offer dampers for the Element and besides they are overkill. I prefer KYB but Sachs are good. Unfortunately neither offer the strut assemblies which makes things a lot tougher. Gabriel used to be better quality than Monroe but I would rather not use either if I could avoid it.

 

I just replaced both ends with TRQ from 1A Auto. The price was good but the bonus are the videos that show complete R&R. There were some differences between the car in the video and my ‘05 but nothing major that held up the install. Having a helper for certain parts of the process is mandatory unless you have a full lift in your garage. 😂

 

I put these on, good Amazon.com: MOSTPLUS 2x Front Quick Complete Strut Assembly Compatible for 2003-2011 Honda Element (Set of 2) 172135,172136: Automotive

 

Did you replace the rears with the same brand?

 

I bought some Monroe strut assemblies from Rockauto.com and replaced them myself. I even replaced the strut mount by itself after the bushing cracked

 

If anyone wants to take a strut apart, it's easy. I used these spring compressors from Harbor Freight.

 

KYB now makes a complete strut assembly for our Es.

 

And where will we buy them before the 2nd qtr. of 2022?

 

I used DTA's (DriveTech America). They have been on the E around 4 years for the fronts, 3 for the rears, and still feel tight. Bought them on Amazon.

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