FCS Shocks and Struts

[The Critic]

Does anyone have recent experience with FCS Shocks and Struts?

The Rear Shocks on my Prius are leaking and the FCS replacements are absurdly cheap. They are easy to swap, so I don't mind experimenting....but am curious how spectacular are.

 

[charbaby]

This might help, IDK! I didn't read any responses in the thread. You(or even I) may have even commented back then in 2021

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/fcs-struts-from-rock-auto.340868/

 

[D60]

The FCS quick struts I put on the rear of an Impreza were very lightweight compared to what came off.

I don't know where they were cutting corners -- probably everywhere?? -- but the difference was readily noticeable.

This may ultimately not be a problem but I mention because I'd be curious if you find this, too, if you try them.

Based upon the weight alone I've avoided FCS ever since so I don't have any other experiences

 

[KrisZ]

I would probably go with KYB. Grand Caravans are known to develop a rear shock clunk from the OEM units, the KYB units fix this problem. The ones I got were made in Japan.

 

[Chester11]

I put them on a Honda CRV - on a smooth road you can feel a hop. I suppose it could be a tire issue, but I really don't like them.

 

[GMBoy]

I've used them a few times for customers on a budget/selling the car soon deals. The first set was on a 2005 CTS. The struts went on fine but the rear shocks I had to do a little "adjustments" to make them fit as they were build off clocked slightly where they didn't align right. With that being said that was 4 yrs ago and the customer says they still ride good. I just recently installed a set of 4 on a 2005 T-bird last month- fit perfect and drive great. I think they improved vastly over the years so they are a viable option if shopping for low cost.

 

[Drew7a]

I would not condemn the whole entire brand like anything else now a days, from the posts it seems Quality is hit or miss. It appear the ones I got were good quality, they have outlasted the Monroe OEM spectrums that I installed on a different vehicle. They are a budget option like anything else.

 

[Nick1994]

We put some on the back of the 2000 Camry a year or two ago.

They do strut things…

 

[The Critic]

I would probably go with KYB. Grand Caravans are known to develop a rear shock clunk from the OEM units, the KYB units fix this problem. The ones I got were made in Japan.

On this application KYB is more expensive than OE.

 

[Andyd95]

Just put some up front on a Volvo c30.
Road pretty well, didn’t make noise, and didn’t sit funny. If it holds up I’d use it again. Don’t normally use quick struts (much rather build struts OE, sachs, or Bilstein) but in the off instance I’d probably use again

 

[dfarr67]

Have to say that quality name brands of yesteryear are slipping, but I would go used oem before going through the effort of installing these 'new' brands....

 

[zzyzzx]

Royalty Auto Service just did a video about this....

 

[TumblrDucks]

In my Hyundai Sonata for about 30k miles... They work. They rust. Ride is hard.

 

[The Critic]

My neighbor put a set in his project car. He likes the performance of them. So far, one has failed after 1000 miles.

 

[The Critic]

My neighbor put a set in his project car. He likes the performance of them. So far, one has failed after 1000 miles.

To clarify: by failure, it hemorrhaged oil. Rockauto warrantied it with no issues though. These were the pre-assembled struts.

 

[el Nuke]

Does anyone have recent experience with FCS Shocks and Struts?

The Rear Shocks on my Prius are leaking and the FCS replacements are absurdly cheap. They are easy to swap, so I don't mind experimenting....but am curious how spectacular are.

I purchased some FCS shocks for beater truck I was driving recently. I did not plan on driving it for long, and the shocks on it were completely shot, so I intentionally went the cheap route.

The difference between the new FCS replacements and the worn-out old ones was negligible.

In fact, a month or so later I ended up buying some entry level Napa shocks (Gabriel knock offs?) to replace the FCS units. Not a huge improvement, but there was an improvement nonetheless.

YMMV, obviously…both literally and figuratively.

 

[nascarnation]

I'm certainly not an expert but I speculate a lot of the stories about bad shocks are due to bad elastomer seals from China.

 

[wtd]

My 92 Cavalier needs shocks and struts again. I replaced them back in 2011 and many miles ago with Monroe. I had to build them since quick struts were not available then nor now. Rockauto has FCS and not much else and I'm hesitant to use them. I will have to look around for some other brands if available.

 

[dfarr67]

Ant experiance with Mando?

 

[D60]

Ant experiance with Mando?

They OEM a lot, esp H/K. I consider it good stuff.