Tokico vs. KYB

GhettoPop · 02-24-2003, 11:19 AM

I need struts/shocks for my 90 GT daily driver. Also installing FMS B or C springs. The adjustable units are a bit to expensive for me so I'm looking at the one of these two setups:

1. KYB GR-2 front, GR-2 or regular KYBs rear ($180)
2. Tokico Premium Performance ($326 from maximum motorsports)

Which do you guys recommend? Is there a place where I can pick up the Tokico's cheaper than $326/set? Also, will GR-2's up front and regular KYB's in the rear cause any problems?

GhettoPop · 02-26-2003, 09:21 AM

anyone?

BLACK85GT · 02-26-2003, 04:46 PM

My friend put on the kyb gr2 in front and the kyb gasadjust rears. they come in a kit from Texas Mustang. Work great in his car. I got them for mine too, but not tried them yet as there is no motor in it.

toevil1 · 02-26-2003, 11:52 PM

I have Gr-2 struts and kyb gas out back on my 89 GT. They worked great for a few months and than started to weaken. It's been a little over a year now and my car rides almost as rough as my oem shocks that I replaced.

When it comes to your suspension, do not buy based on price alone unless that's all you can afford.

BLACK85GT · 02-27-2003, 08:55 PM

shocks that only lasted a couple months?? you better return em. sounds like they are defective.

toevil1 · 02-27-2003, 10:51 PM

No, they are not deffective. Just cheap quality. It was more like six months until they started getting soft.

KYB is at the bottom of the of the bucket when it comes to ride longevity. Why do you think they are so cheap.

GhettoPop · 02-28-2003, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GhettoPop
I need struts/shocks for my 90 GT daily driver. Also installing FMS B or C springs.

So is Tokico Premium Performance the answer for me? I'm trying to spend under $400 on the shocks. Any suggestions

BLACK85GT · 02-28-2003, 04:22 PM

well, I dont know, but my friend has had them on for about a year and a half, and they feel just as tight as always (kyb). They are not the best shocks but are the best for the price if you are on a budget. Other wise just get the koni"s. Had those on my car for almost ten years and finally one started leaking.

Nutty 5.0 · 03-03-2003, 03:10 PM

I have had my KYB's front and rear for 5 years with Ford C springs for the same amount of time. They didn't seem to work much better than stock for only 1 year of 5000 miles in that year. They still work, but are soggy. I just put on a tubular K member/arm/coilover setup and found my struts were beat. I went with Tokico front struts-Illumina's. 5 way adjustable and for less than $150 each.

I haven't tried them yet, but have heard great things and they adjust in and out movement and are cheaper than the Koni counterparts.

I got my struts from here:

http://www.thunderbolt-motorsports.com/

They have the non adjustable ones too. I think I may go with the adjustable rear shocks to complement the fronts when I get the car roadworthy and like the fronts.

You could get adj. fronts and premiums out back and spend only a little more than the non adj. ones...

ChunkFunky · 03-03-2003, 03:21 PM

I havent used any of the previously mentioned shocks or struts but I'd hope they offer a lifetime warranty... you might wanna check out MONROE... they have lifetime warranties on all thier stuff.. never buy shocks EVER again... they arent RACE shocks or anything but they offer different types that might suite your daily driven needs...
-as

02-24-2003, 11:19 AM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Tokico vs. KYB I need struts/shocks for my 90 GT daily driver. Also installing FMS B or C springs. The adjustable units are a bit to expensive for me so I'm looking at the one of these two setups: 1. KYB GR-2 front, GR-2 or regular KYBs rear ($180) 2. Tokico Premium Performance ($326 from maximum motorsports) Which do you guys recommend? Is there a place where I can pick up the Tokico's cheaper than $326/set? Also, will GR-2's up front and regular KYB's in the rear cause any problems?

02-26-2003, 04:46 PM	#3
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	My friend put on the kyb gr2 in front and the kyb gasadjust rears. they come in a kit from Texas Mustang. Work great in his car. I got them for mine too, but not tried them yet as there is no motor in it. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

02-26-2003, 11:52 PM	#4
toevil1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	Buy Tokicos I have Gr-2 struts and kyb gas out back on my 89 GT. They worked great for a few months and than started to weaken. It's been a little over a year now and my car rides almost as rough as my oem shocks that I replaced. When it comes to your suspension, do not buy based on price alone unless that's all you can afford.

02-27-2003, 08:55 PM	#5
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	shocks that only lasted a couple months?? you better return em. sounds like they are defective. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

02-28-2003, 04:22 PM	#8
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	well, I dont know, but my friend has had them on for about a year and a half, and they feel just as tight as always (kyb). They are not the best shocks but are the best for the price if you are on a budget. Other wise just get the koni"s. Had those on my car for almost ten years and finally one started leaking. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

02-26-2003, 09:21 AM	#2
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	anyone?

02-27-2003, 10:51 PM	#6
toevil1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	No, they are not deffective. Just cheap quality. It was more like six months until they started getting soft. KYB is at the bottom of the of the bucket when it comes to ride longevity. Why do you think they are so cheap.

03-03-2003, 03:10 PM	#9
Nutty 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Collegeville, Pa, USA Posts: 75	I have had my KYB's front and rear for 5 years with Ford C springs for the same amount of time. They didn't seem to work much better than stock for only 1 year of 5000 miles in that year. They still work, but are soggy. I just put on a tubular K member/arm/coilover setup and found my struts were beat. I went with Tokico front struts-Illumina's. 5 way adjustable and for less than $150 each. I haven't tried them yet, but have heard great things and they adjust in and out movement and are cheaper than the Koni counterparts. I got my struts from here: http://www.thunderbolt-motorsports.com/ They have the non adjustable ones too. I think I may go with the adjustable rear shocks to complement the fronts when I get the car roadworthy and like the fronts. You could get adj. fronts and premiums out back and spend only a little more than the non adj. ones... __________________ 93 GT Red/Grey B50 8.5:1 block, S trim, 2.95 pulley, 6037 heads, Crane Interceptor 2, Comp XE276HR cam, BBK longtubes, Mac catback, Holley Systemax II intake, Kirban fuel regulator, Accufab 70mm t.b., 80mm Pro-M meter, 36lb. injectors, 1.7 roller rockers, FMS C springs, Factory Five upper and lower control arms, Real Ford Cobra R wheels, 3.73 gears, M2300K cobra 4 wheel disk brakes. 505rwhp/472rwtq with home tune! 2/03 5.0 Mustangs and Super Fords magazine feature car page #166 8/02 MM/FF Feature Car page #102

03-03-2003, 03:21 PM	#10
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	I havent used any of the previously mentioned shocks or struts but I'd hope they offer a lifetime warranty... you might wanna check out MONROE... they have lifetime warranties on all thier stuff.. never buy shocks EVER again... they arent RACE shocks or anything but they offer different types that might suite your daily driven needs... -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

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