bbk progressive springs with 5 way tokicos??

scale · 09-21-2005, 04:06 PM

Does anyone run bbk progressive springs and tokico 5 way adjustables in their 87 - 93 coupe? Im looking at upgrading my stock sus and brothers performance has this kit. You can choose from the koni yellows or the tokico 5 way adjustables.

They are claiming these will drop the car 1.5 inches...but i doubt that. That seems a bit much. Even if it does drop it that much....that has to look a bit funny on coupe. I could only fine one review of a progressive rate spring from a bbk install and that was on the newer 95+ body style.

Any thoughts?

drudis · 09-22-2005, 10:30 AM

Progressive rate springs are better for daily drivers.
I started with Eibach "Street" (450-580#) variable rate springs, matches with Monroe Formula GP shocks. THAT was an excellent street ride, and should have come from the factory that way.
Later, I ran BBK 650# linears for a little while on a car that was intended for a roadcourse, but driven frequently (no daily) to work. That was "fine".

Now I run 425# linear rate coilovers (1600# rate conventional) with adjustable Koni Yellows, and its not intended for the street at all.

As for struts, I would go with the Tokikos. The yellows might be a wee bit stiff, even at full soft.

09-21-2005, 04:06 PM	#1
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	bbk progressive springs with 5 way tokicos?? Does anyone run bbk progressive springs and tokico 5 way adjustables in their 87 - 93 coupe? Im looking at upgrading my stock sus and brothers performance has this kit. You can choose from the koni yellows or the tokico 5 way adjustables. They are claiming these will drop the car 1.5 inches...but i doubt that. That seems a bit much. Even if it does drop it that much....that has to look a bit funny on coupe. I could only fine one review of a progressive rate spring from a bbk install and that was on the newer 95+ body style. Any thoughts? __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

09-22-2005, 10:30 AM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: bbk progressive springs with 5 way tokicos?? Progressive rate springs are better for daily drivers. I started with Eibach "Street" (450-580#) variable rate springs, matches with Monroe Formula GP shocks. THAT was an excellent street ride, and should have come from the factory that way. Later, I ran BBK 650# linears for a little while on a car that was intended for a roadcourse, but driven frequently (no daily) to work. That was "fine". Now I run 425# linear rate coilovers (1600# rate conventional) with adjustable Koni Yellows, and its not intended for the street at all. As for struts, I would go with the Tokikos. The yellows might be a wee bit stiff, even at full soft. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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