shocks and struts
01-23-2006, 02:59 PM
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shocks and struts
I'm looking for new shocks/struts, and I'm between the tokico illumina's and the KYB agx. Which shocks/struts do you guys recommend? I'm also open to other suggestions if I can get all 4 shocks and struts for under $400.
01-23-2006, 03:05 PM
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RE: shocks and struts
If I had had the money, I woulda gone for the tokico's myself. I was in a rush and had no cash, so I opted for the cheapo Foxbody shocks and struts. I went with the Monroe Sensitracks... I paid $191.XX for all four corners. They ride wonderfully, but I can only imagine that the illuminas or even the KYB adjustables would be even better.
01-23-2006, 03:39 PM
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I was thinking about monroe fox for my mustang, they are mono tube and proballly the best all around shock, the kyb gr2 are old school twin tube struts, and I am gald to hear good things about the monroe...
01-23-2006, 04:13 PM
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RE: shocks and struts
do what im going to do. just go buy MACH1 shocks and struts. their made for a lowered car and better than the stockers for drag racing and overall performance. by the way at ur ford dealer there only about 170 for all 4
01-23-2006, 04:19 PM
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RE: shocks and struts
the AGX are very good struts!
I have them on my 89 civic that is lowered 2 1/2" and it made a world of difference!
The GR2 is for a stock car(not lowered), where as the AGX are for modifyed car(lowered).
Tokico's are really good also, but a little on the price-e side!
Also i really good brand to check is Bilstein.. very high quailty stuff and i would reccommend these over everything!
The best setup you can do IMO is H&R springs and Bilstein struts/shocks!
GL and let us know what you get and how you like them!
I have them on my 89 civic that is lowered 2 1/2" and it made a world of difference!
The GR2 is for a stock car(not lowered), where as the AGX are for modifyed car(lowered).
Tokico's are really good also, but a little on the price-e side!
Also i really good brand to check is Bilstein.. very high quailty stuff and i would reccommend these over everything!
The best setup you can do IMO is H&R springs and Bilstein struts/shocks!
GL and let us know what you get and how you like them!
01-23-2006, 04:26 PM
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I have KYB GR-2 struts and gas-a-shock shocks recently installed. I do not know what "better" shocks and struts feel like , but the ones I have are superior to the stock ones. they are much tighter and they work great with my pro-kit. I got my KYBs for $200 shipped and that was the steal. definitely worth the money. if you are on a budget I think KYB are the most quality for the least money you can pay.
01-23-2006, 05:35 PM
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I have KYB GR-2 struts and gas-a-shock shocks recently installed. I do not know what "better" shocks and struts feel like , but the ones I have are superior to the stock ones. they are much tighter and they work great with my pro-kit. I got my KYBs for $200 shipped and that was the steal. definitely worth the money. if you are on a budget I think KYB are the most quality for the least money you can pay.
I have KYB GR-2 struts and gas-a-shock shocks recently installed. I do not know what "better" shocks and struts feel like , but the ones I have are superior to the stock ones. they are much tighter and they work great with my pro-kit. I got my KYBs for $200 shipped and that was the steal. definitely worth the money. if you are on a budget I think KYB are the most quality for the least money you can pay.
That's an awesome price... I wish I would have had access to a deal like that when i got mew shocks/struts.
Redass: I made a tutorial for installation of shocks/struts/springs/upper and lower CA's, but Amanda has not yet posted it. If you want, I can send it to you. Just PM me with your email address.
01-23-2006, 05:37 PM
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the AGX are very good struts!
I have them on my 89 civic that is lowered 2 1/2" and it made a world of difference!
The GR2 is for a stock car(not lowered), where as the AGX are for modifyed car(lowered).
Tokico's are really good also, but a little on the price-e side!
Also i really good brand to check is Bilstein.. very high quailty stuff and i would reccommend these over everything!
The best setup you can do IMO is H&R springs and Bilstein struts/shocks!
GL and let us know what you get and how you like them!
the AGX are very good struts!
I have them on my 89 civic that is lowered 2 1/2" and it made a world of difference!
The GR2 is for a stock car(not lowered), where as the AGX are for modifyed car(lowered).
Tokico's are really good also, but a little on the price-e side!
Also i really good brand to check is Bilstein.. very high quailty stuff and i would reccommend these over everything!
The best setup you can do IMO is H&R springs and Bilstein struts/shocks!
GL and let us know what you get and how you like them!