Struts - KYB/Sachs/OEM

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by saneesh8, Jul 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM.

  1. saneesh8

    saneesh8 Member

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    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    One
    What is the reliable ones now? KYB is like $60, Sachs ~$80. OEM is $125.

    Recently i replaced the struts on my 2010 Odyssey EX model with 144k on it. There was no leak, but each small cracks on road, it was sensitive. There was no noise also and no cupping on tires. Basically other than the ripped boot, it was looking fine. Being heavy, the bounce test is also not easy. Once i took it out and removed the spring, the struts was shot. Both sides. I can push it down and it will never come back. Replaced with Sachs brand from RockAuto. It feels more solid on the road and small cracks on road, does not affect much. Replaced ONLY the struts and strut below, other parts were near perfect, like the mount, bearing etc.

    On my Prius with with ~154k, no issues so far. Wonder if i just have to replace it because of the age with KYB brand. Tried Sachs on the Odyssey and seems good.

    Opinions?