KYB vs. Tokico strutss
07-06-10, 04:37 PM
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KYB vs. Tokico strutss
I'm looking to change the ride in my 93LS to something much more sporty and with a LOT less body roll. I am planning on using H&R sport springs,but I couldn't decide on struts. I was wondering what the differences in ride quality and durability are between the KYB GR2s and the Tokico HPs. I have heard good things about the KYB's, but will they provide much of a difference over stock? I haven't heard much about the tokico's so any input would be great.t
07-06-10, 10:03 PM
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Welcome to the boards. This topic has been discussed MANY times before and most of your questions can be answered thru the search feature (is OK PD,,I got him).
since I have you here,, I will answer your question. I have had both the Tokico HP's as well as the KYB's and by far, for the ride quality you are looking for, I am biased with the KYB's. My car is a wekend driver (I drive semi's cross country during the week), so it doesn't get much use. I also have the H&R springs installed. With the Tokico's, I found that the ride was too soft, extremely mushy, and the car would even bottom out on some bumps and dips. I actually blew 3,,yes 3, complete sets in under a year of only weekend driving; so I PERSONALLY don't recommend them. I finally switche over to the KYB's after getting fed up with having to change the Tokico's often enough. I have had nothing but good things to say with them. They are just a bit stiffer than stock, but still offer a strong comfortable ride. I seldom bottom out with them and the ride to me does seem quite sporty, when I do push it. I also added to my suspension, polyurethane bushings, and this added to the sport feel quite nicely. I have only have to replace my KYB's once since install over 2 years ago, and that was due to 1 shock which was defective upon installation. I think the KYB/H&R combo would best fit what you are looking for. Then again,,,, I am a little biased!!
This will give you an idea of how your car will sit with the setup. When settled, the drop will be a little more than an inch or so. This is my car on 18's. I chose not to go to low due to bad roads, and the fact that I don't want to keep replacing tires. These were taken last year (hmm,,need new pics soon),, anyway,,,,,
since I have you here,, I will answer your question. I have had both the Tokico HP's as well as the KYB's and by far, for the ride quality you are looking for, I am biased with the KYB's. My car is a wekend driver (I drive semi's cross country during the week), so it doesn't get much use. I also have the H&R springs installed. With the Tokico's, I found that the ride was too soft, extremely mushy, and the car would even bottom out on some bumps and dips. I actually blew 3,,yes 3, complete sets in under a year of only weekend driving; so I PERSONALLY don't recommend them. I finally switche over to the KYB's after getting fed up with having to change the Tokico's often enough. I have had nothing but good things to say with them. They are just a bit stiffer than stock, but still offer a strong comfortable ride. I seldom bottom out with them and the ride to me does seem quite sporty, when I do push it. I also added to my suspension, polyurethane bushings, and this added to the sport feel quite nicely. I have only have to replace my KYB's once since install over 2 years ago, and that was due to 1 shock which was defective upon installation. I think the KYB/H&R combo would best fit what you are looking for. Then again,,,, I am a little biased!!
This will give you an idea of how your car will sit with the setup. When settled, the drop will be a little more than an inch or so. This is my car on 18's. I chose not to go to low due to bad roads, and the fact that I don't want to keep replacing tires. These were taken last year (hmm,,need new pics soon),, anyway,,,,,
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07-07-10, 10:35 PM
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You ain't never lied. The topic WILL get over to there. LOL!!! Am sure there will be more questions once he searches a little more. Since I had experience with the setups he was mentioning,, just chiming in with my 2 cents worth.
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07-10-10, 06:10 AM
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If you are just complaining about body roll I just installed the Addco rear swaybar that really helped alot in the roll department and didn't affect the overall ride much. I loved the ride when I bought the car but if I hit a corner the car would lean more than any other car I have owned. Mine is a 97 with a tiny rear swaybar. The bar is only 150 bucks at Jegs.
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If you are just complaining about body roll I just installed the Addco rear swaybar that really helped alot in the roll department and didn't affect the overall ride much. I loved the ride when I bought the car but if I hit a corner the car would lean more than any other car I have owned. Mine is a 97 with a tiny rear swaybar. The bar is only 150 bucks at Jegs.
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