Tokico Shocks
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Tokico Shocks
Hi!
In my series of continuing questions, I am wondering if any of you have had experience with the Tokico shocks, and, if so, how were they? I had a set of their adjustable Ilumina (white) shocks on my old '87 IROC-Z, and liked them a great deal. I think they only make the non-adjustable "blue" HPs for our cars (my car is an '89).
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
In my series of continuing questions, I am wondering if any of you have had experience with the Tokico shocks, and, if so, how were they? I had a set of their adjustable Ilumina (white) shocks on my old '87 IROC-Z, and liked them a great deal. I think they only make the non-adjustable "blue" HPs for our cars (my car is an '89).
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
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Thanks, everyone. As to what I wanted to know, there are several things: First, I assume they are the "blue" HP Tokicos (not the white Iluminas), is this correct? Second, can you identify the shocks you replaced and describe the difference the Tokicos made in ride and handling? Lastly, were there any installation issues and have you had any problems with them?
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
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My Bilsteins were leaking so I replaced them with the Tokicos. They were great with the base suspension but now I put the ZO7 springs and sway bars so it became too bouncy. I now have QA1's. My Tokicos only have about 20 miles on them. If you want them I will let them go for 115 shipped.
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From: Urbana OH
My Bilsteins were leaking so I replaced them with the Tokicos. They were great with the base suspension but now I put the ZO7 springs and sway bars so it became too bouncy. I now have QA1's. My Tokicos only have about 20 miles on them. If you want them I will let them go for 115 shipped.
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Thanks, everyone. As to what I wanted to know, there are several things: First, I assume they are the "blue" HP Tokicos (not the white Iluminas), is this correct? Second, can you identify the shocks you replaced and describe the difference the Tokicos made in ride and handling? Lastly, were there any installation issues and have you had any problems with them?
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
