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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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which of these would you recommend?

tokico
monroematic sensatrac
monroematic plus
kyb
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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I have the Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustables, no complaints here
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Since it appears by your options that you are on a budget I would recommend the OE Mach1 Tokico's.

Monroe shocks are junk, they are more suited for a Buick or Crown Vic.

Old Nov 21, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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what's the difference between the mach 1 OEs ($236+40 s/h on ebay) and the blue tokico gas shocks(unadjustable):$257 w/free s/h on ebay?
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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I'd easy go with the Tokico Blues over the OE Machs
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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i got the FRPP springs and should lower my car .75rear/1.25front. do i need to get the caster camber plates or will the camber kit(pair of bolts) be fine.
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 08:09 AM
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Whats wrong with the Monroe shocks? I've heard nothing but good things about their Sensatrac line. They are better then stock (at least). Not race quality, but good for a daily driver.
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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I have Tokico blue struts on the front, blue shocks on the back and KYB quad shocks. No complaints here either.
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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to answer both, no...you do not need c/c plates to run your application

as for the shocks/struts........kyb gas adjustables are a good choice for someone on a budget
(i feel your pain! lol)

they run from 300-400 from what i have seen but i bet on ebay you can find them cheaper



my roomate has those on his 97 gt and loves them
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