Howdy! My 2008 RDX just hit 110k miles and my front left strut assembly is starting to make noise so I'm preparing my baby for her next 100k miles. I figured I could do an OEM replacement but for that price, I'm guessing there's an aftermarket option that would deliver better performance than OEM.

I figured folks around here would have some advice on brand/product to use for the replacement. I'm going to do the front end this year and the back end next year, unless it's a kit for both ends. I'm also going to be doing the works, knuckles, bearing, links, etc.

Any advice is appreciated

 

Suspension replacement is totally up to you as to what you want for a replacement. But if I may offer some advice, if it's not broke, don't go out of your way to replace. Knuckles never go bad unless it was in a major accident so there's a couple hundred bucks saved. But in the other hand, for wearable parts, I fully understand.

For struts, if you're looking for performance, theres two kits out there for our cars: Megan Racing and BC Racing. Arguments aside, they're both pretty good. All other strut options are 100% on par with what you have now, KYB is ok if you're on a budget, and Sachs is pretty good too but may be a touch softer.

For all other components like tie rod ends or ball joints, etc. Moog is where it's at. Pretty damn good quality and never had a part fail prematurely on vehicles I have used their components on. I would tell you to pick up a lot of aftermarket stuff through rockauto as they usually have the best prices. Hell maybe you'll be able to do more than you thought!

-Shane