Wife's CR-V needs struts.

[crashz]

I was in a similar boat a few years ago with my CRV. I went with KYB quick struts in the front and El Cheapo in the back. Replaced all bushings in the front, rear wheel bearing, and the ball joints/tie rod ends in the "while I'm in here" mood.
This led to my terrible Moog experience.

The KYBs were built well, but were stiff! Same with the cheap rears. In fact the ride height changed because they wouldn't compress as much. Loaded up, it handled well.

I don't think the KYBs are a bad choice, but be aware of the quick strut ride.

 

[D60]

I was in a similar boat a few years ago with my CRV. I went with KYB quick struts in the front and El Cheapo in the back. Replaced all bushings in the front, rear wheel bearing, and the ball joints/tie rod ends in the "while I'm in here" mood.
This led to my terrible Moog experience.

The KYBs were built well, but were stiff! Same with the cheap rears. In fact the ride height changed because they wouldn't compress as much. Loaded up, it handled well.

I don't think the KYBs are a bad choice, but be aware of the quick strut ride.

Yeah this is why I avoid quick struts unless it seems the existing springs are tired/sagging. Always afraid I'm gonna return a vehicle with a mild lift

That said, some manufacturers (like Moog) will warn you it may sit higher at first but assure you it will settle. AFAIC, maybe -- maybe not.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

Mando's are Hyundai's and Kia's OEM brand. They're decent. But for a 13' CRV, that is barely driven anymore, why spend the $$$$$$.... Unless you have money to burn, get em. I would just get some " El Cheapo's " Quik Struts, that come with sway bar links as a freebie, and chuck those in. Quik Struts are sooooooo easy to install. The hardest part is catching a strut bearing nut, while you're holding up the stupid thing, ( as you're back is screaming) You don't even need to get a wheel alignment after installation. Oh, the other hardest part is the old swaybar link. Don't bother with the allen key. Get the " blue wrench" , vice grips, impact gun ....If that fails, and it has on me already, the sawzall. Don't be stupid like me and nick up the swaybar by accident .........GO EL CHEAPO !!!!! YAY