Carquest Premium Strut Assemblies

[The Critic]

https://my.advancepro.com/service/s/apro-ride-control

Has anyone used these?
I think these are made by PRT. The video clip on the advance website has scenes that matches the one shown in PRT's own video. And the part #'s are the same.

I am considering a front pair on my sister's 05 Corolla. Their mounts look a bit nicer than the KYB ones and the price is attractive.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

What is the price difference between PRT/CQ and Monroe or KYB?

 

[The Critic]

What is the price difference between PRT/CQ and Monroe or KYB?

Depends on the application, but usually 25-40% lower than KYB.

 

[Chris142]

Car quest used to be very pricey. Higher than Napa even. Ran themselves out of business here years ago. Just sayin.

 

[doitmyself]

Carid, JEGS, Rock Auto, etc. sell the PRT brand at MUCH less than Advanced Auto, even with shipping added. I did notice that in my case, Carid listed the wrong part number (FWD vs. 4WD), but the AAP site matched the PRT site catalog. Be careful.

EDIT: One just has to decide if they are going the China route. Or, are KYB and Monroe outsourced now also?

 

[Hall]

Car quest used to be very pricey. Higher than Napa even. Ran themselves out of business here years ago. Just sayin.

No, Advance Auto Parts bought them and it wasn't necessarily done because Carquest was failing, it was done solely to increase AAP's revenue.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

No, Advance Auto Parts bought them and it wasn't necessarily done because Carquest was failing, it was done solely to increase AAP's revenue.

more specifically, to get their hands on Worldpac

 

[MattPersman]

A lot of KYB stuff is made here in indiana.

 

[The Critic]

A lot of KYB stuff is made here in indiana.

Not anymore.

 

[camrydriver111]

Is your sister planning on selling the car?

I will never use strut assemblies again on my car. I had Monroe and I hated it. You're throwing away the Toyota quality OE spring and replacing it with a no name Chinese one all in the name of saving some time.

PRT is a Chinese brand so these are almost certainly made in China, but I think the quality is inferior regardless where they make it.

You can easily tell which car has strut assemblies because it looks like either the front or rear axle has a lift kit installed.

 

[2dogs]

Monroe strut assembly on my old Mazda 3 were garbage. They made a creaking noise and the car rode better on the old worn out struts.

 

[Hall]

A lot of KYB stuff is made here in indiana.

I've always wondered how or if very many manufacturers made parts for every single application at a single factory. It just doesn't seem practical.

 

[The Critic]

more specifically, to get their hands on Worldpac

And run it to the ground.

Is your sister planning on selling the car?

I will never use strut assemblies again on my car. I had Monroe and I hated it. You're throwing away the Toyota quality OE spring and replacing it with a no name Chinese one all in the name of saving some time.

PRT is a Chinese brand so these are almost certainly made in China, but I think the quality is inferior regardless where they make it.

You can easily tell which car has strut assemblies because it looks like either the front or rear axle has a lift kit installed.

I think it is a 1-5 year car for her and there are a few members on here who have expressed interest in it.

If I go this route, I will save the spring and the other "hard parts." To be fair, I have used the KYB assemblies on a few vehicles with zero issues.