I am going to be replacing the front ball joints and thought I'd check out front struts as well. I know I need rear struts, but that's for another day.

My question is that if I go with KYB struts, do I have to change the mounting plates or can I keep my originals?

For obvious reasons, I don't want to have to change that as well. I think that it should be good for at least one changing cycle.

Same question I guess applies to the rears when I get around to that.

Another question - Besides getting KYB's, is there a cheaper option that won't compromise ride and handling quality? What type of struts should I avoid?

Thanks.

 

I switched to non CATS struts. Jag uses Bilstien. They're affordable too.

 

I am still having difficulty choosing shocks that will work for the front of my car. It seems I have the "clevis" mounting types and that they are not CAT, but other than that, I wonder if there is a way to see the numbers on what I currently have to help point me in the right direction.

I am not looking for anything spectacular, original OEMs are fine, I mean, the car has ALOT of highway miles! :-)

 

The S in CATS is not plural LOL (stands for System).

Don't Nalley, Rockauto etc all sell them?

 

What is the best affordable brand if I'm lookin to switch from CATS to non CATS on my 2001 s type v8...would Monroe strut fit..r these Belstien ,bofgross mentioned, available for my car?