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Old 03-18-2010, 09:09 PM
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Any one use tokico spings and shocks? likes dislikes any one? And sub frames. theres a ton of different company's for em, are they all made the same or just paying for the name? any likes and dislikes?
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Old 03-18-2010, 09:18 PM
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i'm using tokico illumina's with h&r springs. no complaints. but i cant really say how they compare because i had cheap replacement shocks and struts before i put the tokico's on.
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Old 03-18-2010, 10:09 PM
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call ron at blue collar performance 1-877-999-0391 he has a ton of knowledge into their shocks, tell him Alex let you know. Also with subframes its all about material and what it is id look for a 2x2 boxed style one or make your own
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strange 10 ways are a really nice piece. I have them in all 4 corners...

still havnt done the springs tho, no $$$
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Old 03-19-2010, 06:24 PM
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yea that's how i am, not a lot of money just curious cause i think the mustang could ride a lil bit better and was thinkin throwing some sub frames on while work was being done down there but wasn't sure what to look for. If i go with these and the car being lowered 1.25" how large can i go in the rear with no problems or removing the quad's? Thanks
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Originally Posted by stevebrack23
yea that's how i am, not a lot of money just curious cause i think the mustang could ride a lil bit better and was thinkin throwing some sub frames on while work was being done down there but wasn't sure what to look for. If i go with these and the car being lowered 1.25" how large can i go in the rear with no problems or removing the quad's? Thanks

The money thing is understandable.

OnyxCobra runs Illuminas in his 95 Cobra, also runs H&R SS springs. He seems to have no issues with the way his car rides.

I ran Tokico non adjustables with Eibach Sportlines.... I honestly think a M998 Humvee drives better than my car did..

I am shorty switching out to Stange adjustables, at the recommendation of the guys at Team Z...
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Im running bilstiens and coilovers from MM. They ride good but they are pricey.

Im just a lucky bastard with a nice paying job and still living at home (for now until I get stuff paid off).
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strange 10ways are great, i have them on all 4 corners.

when it comes to subframes, its just a piece of steel, dont spend a lot of money. i got mine for $50 and the change was huge. dollar for dollar its the best suspension/handling improvement you can buy.
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i checked on prices on the strange 10 ways and they seemed to be priced fair. Just need to save up a bit for all four. And i figured the sub frames were all similar but came to you guys first to see, i saw a pair for about 80 bucks and i think i'll get em. now what about upper and lower control arms? Likes dislikes? Just trying to get the thing planted and moving right
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get full length weld in subframe connectors...
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