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DamnedButDetermined
09-03-2003, 12:45 PM
I just got four intrax springs and two rear tokico blue struts from ebay, and i really want to replace my stock struts when i install these springs. Is is a very good i dea to buy two front Tokico blues or is it ok to buy another brand that is cheaper but equal in quality to Tokico?

If anyone knows of the cheapest place to buy Tokico blues please feel free to tell me.

thanks
russian
09-03-2003, 10:19 PM
i would NOT go below tokico dude, please save up money. do everything tokico, some people would say theres nothing wrong with matching, but i wouldnt do it, especially if you want something cheaper than tokico. also intrax is a mad drop, so dont cheap out on shocks.
AceInHole
09-03-2003, 10:32 PM
Well, Tokico Blues are more of an OEM replacement than a true performance shock. I'd imagine you'd be fine running something like KYB GR2's for the other pair.

You COULD go with KYB AGX's (adjustable), which cost only a bit more, and try to find a setting that matches the Tokico Blue dampening.
russian
09-03-2003, 10:35 PM
Originally posted by AceInHole
I'd imagine you'd be fine running something like KYB GR2's for the other pair.


not with intrax. that drop will kill GR2 in matter of months maybe weeks. just get 2 more tokico or agx.
AceInHole
09-03-2003, 10:49 PM
Originally posted by russian
not with intrax. that drop will kill GR2 in matter of months maybe weeks. just get 2 more tokico or agx.
my GR2's lasted pretty long with Sportlines... but I'd definitely suggest AGX's over them. I still don't think that going with GR2's would be too bad.
deviousKA
09-03-2003, 11:03 PM
i used to run gr2 up front koni yellow out back. it worked ok, konis were older, it feels better with 4 new gr2.
wingsnthangs
09-04-2003, 02:38 AM
By not using Tokico blue shocks all around, you void your lifetime warranty. Of course there are probably shady ways around that...
DamnedButDetermined
09-04-2003, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by wingsnthangs
By not using Tokico blue shocks all around, you void your lifetime warranty. Of course there are probably shady ways around that...

What si this lifetime warranty you are talking about? I don't have a receipt or anything, so will they still honor the warranty?


Were can i buy two front Tokico Blue Struts for the cheapest price?

thanks for all the input, I will stay with Tokicos!

-DbD-
sykikchimp
09-04-2003, 06:38 PM
check out shox.com.. you have to email them, but they have excellent prices.

also check out the links page on this site.
DamnedButDetermined
09-08-2003, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by DamnedButDetermined
What si this lifetime warranty you are talking about? I don't have a receipt or anything, so will they still honor the warranty?


Were can i buy two front Tokico Blue Struts for the cheapest price?

-DbD-

Please answer these questions.

thanks
sykikchimp
09-09-2003, 08:44 AM
call/email tokico.
Titan Locks
09-09-2003, 11:04 AM
one word.....



"TEIN":bowdown:

save up for a month:boink:
DamnedButDetermined
09-09-2003, 03:51 PM
Originally posted by Titan Locks
one word.....



"TEIN":bowdown:

save up for a month:boink:

I would love to buy save up and do it the right way, but i have no idea how long my car is going to last. I hopefully will find a donor car to replace fenders, engine, and many other things. So I don't really care about :fruit: tein :fruit: