Chrysler Shock / Strut replacement

[HouseTiger]

Not sure this is even the right forum (moderator, please move if necessary)

The wife has her precious 2016 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L. Looking to replace the shocks and strut assembly. I look on 25 different sites and get 35 different opinions.

I used to use Monroe back in ancient times when they were made at Maremont in Saco, Maine. Used Rancho on my old Explorer, and KYB on other cars, but this is a different beast.

Any suggestions on which brand is going to give the most solid and lasting ride ???

Thanks in advance.

 

[97prizm]

Can you look up "Made in the USA struts" that might help with a higher quality part.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Get either the Mando or KYB quick struts.

 

[Nick1994]

This parts seller on eBay is selling New Old Stock OE struts for your van. $95 each plus $29 shipping.

eBay Link

 

[zzyzzx]

This parts seller on eBay is selling New Old Stock OE struts for your van. $95 each plus $29 shipping.

eBay Link

Are you really sure that you want NOS struts??? Struts seem to go bad from age and NOS are likely to already be bad.

 

[Nick1994]

Are you really sure that you want NOS struts??? Struts seem to go bad from age and NOS are likely to already be bad.

I’d have 0 concern.

 

[MParr]

KYB

 

[Elroy the Brave]

Try the Mando (oem supplier to Hyundai and Kia).

I went with KYB on a Chrysler and the ride felt a bit too harsh. Almost unsettling if going over a bump.

 

[HouseTiger]

Thanks all for the responses. IIRC, Monroe is owned by Tenneco, who is the OEM supplier to Chrysler. Will probably go with the KYB.

 

[jjf729]

I put Monroe quick struts and MonroeMatic shocks on my 2011 T&C. I was happy with them. I traded the van in six months after those were installed though, so not sure how they will hold up long-term.

Since yours is a Touring-L, you may have the Nivomat self-leveling shocks in the rear.

 

[HouseTiger]

I put Monroe quick struts and MonroeMatic shocks on my 2011 T&C. I was happy with them. I traded the van in six months after those were installed though, so not sure how they will hold up long-term.

Since yours is a Touring-L, you may have the Nivomat self-leveling shocks in the rear.

Umm, will have to check the rear shocks . . . thanks for the heads up.

 

[mougly]

Hello,

Sorry for by bad english.

For my old Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD 2006 (diesel engine like jeep liberty 2.8 crd 2004) I ordered two front shock absorbers from Rockauto - Gabriel Ultra Ready Mount, and it seems that Gabriel manufactures shock absorbers for Napa (the Proformer) because I received two Napa Proformer in Gabriel packaging.

I don't know if it's the right thing to do, but I bought them to pass the technical inspection and for ease of installation.

When importing into France, even with shipping and customs fees, this purchase (along with other parts) is worthwhile because maintenance costs in France are particularly high.