Seriousely
08-02-2008, 12:49 AM
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Seriousely
My rear shocks are SHOT. I need new shocks!! I was thinking about going with KYB AGX 8-point adjustable but I have been reading review and I guess they start out good but get kinda soft and lose their firmness after about a year... I have AGX KYB's in the front.. and I am pretty sure I can mix and match.
Koni Yellows? WHO MAKES THE BEST ONES THAT LAST!! And is it a good idea to mix and match?!?
Koni Yellows? WHO MAKES THE BEST ONES THAT LAST!! And is it a good idea to mix and match?!?
08-02-2008, 01:49 AM
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RE: Seriousely
Okay the questions are fine, but I think you should really condense it into one post. Some guys might frown on the fact you have 5 threads going each on small issues. Name one thread under "Help I have Questions" and put them all into there.
That being said, Ive heard good things about Tokico, Strange, KYB, and Bilstein. Just depends on what kinds valving your needs are. For road racing/handling youre going to want a shock thats valved tighter like a Bilstien. If your goal is to go fast in a straight line, something looser like a Lakewood will aid weight transfer. For a daily driver, an adjustable strut or something like a Mach 1 stock shock (Tokico) is going to work just fine.
That being said, Ive heard good things about Tokico, Strange, KYB, and Bilstein. Just depends on what kinds valving your needs are. For road racing/handling youre going to want a shock thats valved tighter like a Bilstien. If your goal is to go fast in a straight line, something looser like a Lakewood will aid weight transfer. For a daily driver, an adjustable strut or something like a Mach 1 stock shock (Tokico) is going to work just fine.
08-02-2008, 07:03 AM
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RE: Seriousely
First things... I would watch your thread titles. Name them something that actually has to do with the thread.
Are you lowered at all?
Certain shocks/struts including KYB AGX are not designed for lowered cars. If you are lowered enough though, you can go with the fox body sized KYB AGX. If you are lowered further than the .5" that a Mach is from the factory, I would also avoid the Tokico's from the Mach's. I really liked mine stock, but when I lowered the car I had to get some new ones.
I am very happy with my Bilstein HD's. They ride smooth and they handle pretty well. I was also happy with my KYB AGX in my GT, but I did not want to deal with adjustables this time around.
Are you lowered at all?
Certain shocks/struts including KYB AGX are not designed for lowered cars. If you are lowered enough though, you can go with the fox body sized KYB AGX. If you are lowered further than the .5" that a Mach is from the factory, I would also avoid the Tokico's from the Mach's. I really liked mine stock, but when I lowered the car I had to get some new ones.
I am very happy with my Bilstein HD's. They ride smooth and they handle pretty well. I was also happy with my KYB AGX in my GT, but I did not want to deal with adjustables this time around.
08-02-2008, 08:27 AM
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RE: Seriousely
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Okay the questions are fine, but I think you should really condense it into one post. Some guys might frown on the fact you have 5 threads going each on small issues. Name one thread under "Help I have Questions" and put them all into there.
That being said, Ive heard good things about Tokico, Strange, KYB, and Bilstein. Just depends on what kinds valving your needs are. For road racing/handling youre going to want a shock thats valved tighter like a Bilstien. If your goal is to go fast in a straight line, something looser like a Lakewood will aid weight transfer. For a daily driver, an adjustable strut or something like a Mach 1 stock shock (Tokico) is going to work just fine.
Okay the questions are fine, but I think you should really condense it into one post. Some guys might frown on the fact you have 5 threads going each on small issues. Name one thread under "Help I have Questions" and put them all into there.
That being said, Ive heard good things about Tokico, Strange, KYB, and Bilstein. Just depends on what kinds valving your needs are. For road racing/handling youre going to want a shock thats valved tighter like a Bilstien. If your goal is to go fast in a straight line, something looser like a Lakewood will aid weight transfer. For a daily driver, an adjustable strut or something like a Mach 1 stock shock (Tokico) is going to work just fine.
08-02-2008, 09:22 AM
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RE: Seriousely
Im in the same boat as you, my struts and shocks arent blown yet i dont think, but they ride horrrriiiibblllee with my lowered ride.
AGX is a bad choice if your lowered from what Stang suspension has told me.
I think i'd go with the Tockico Blues if your lowered or plan on being lowered. VEry cheap and high quality.
AGX is a bad choice if your lowered from what Stang suspension has told me.
I think i'd go with the Tockico Blues if your lowered or plan on being lowered. VEry cheap and high quality.
08-02-2008, 09:32 AM
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RE: Seriousely
check brenspeed.com....i got my Tokico blues from them. they had the best prices around (not sure if they still do or not)...but i got the whole set of shocks and struts for like $270 shipped.
08-02-2008, 09:35 AM
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RE: Seriousely
those AGX with tax are gonna be about 220 or so..
you sure you wouldn't rater spend the extra 50 bones, and get the FRONT struts as well as the REAR ones, and have them be better quality, and not have to change out when you lower your car?
you sure you wouldn't rater spend the extra 50 bones, and get the FRONT struts as well as the REAR ones, and have them be better quality, and not have to change out when you lower your car?