If you're not going OEM parts I personally would use KYB. You'll also need to get a coil spring from a pre-2006 Element for the front right I believe if memory serves. I seem to recall they changed the rotation of the spring after 2006 and KYB never designed an updated strut. (working off of memory here, would suggest a touch of research to confirm). Some people swear by other brands, at the end of the day aftermarket struts are notoriously a crap-shoot...KYB's are the least crappy of a shoot however
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