Is it ok to mix and match struts? I have two tokico blues, need two fronts! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

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

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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

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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

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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

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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"

save up for a month

DamnedButDetermined · 09-09-2003, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by Titan Locks
one word.....

"TEIN"

save up for a month

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

tein

09-03-2003, 12:45 PM	#1
DamnedButDetermined Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Jax, Fl Age: 43 Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Is it ok to mix and match struts? I have two tokico blues, need two fronts! 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

09-03-2003, 10:19 PM	#2
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ I must break you.

09-03-2003, 10:32 PM	#3
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________

09-04-2003, 06:38 PM	#9
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check out shox.com.. you have to email them, but they have excellent prices. also check out the links page on this site. __________________

09-09-2003, 08:44 AM	#11
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	call/email tokico. __________________

09-03-2003, 11:03 PM	#6
deviousKA Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i used to run gr2 up front koni yellow out back. it worked ok, konis were older, it feels better with 4 new gr2.

09-04-2003, 02:38 AM	#7
wingsnthangs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern CA Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	By not using Tokico blue shocks all around, you void your lifetime warranty. Of course there are probably shady ways around that...

09-09-2003, 11:04 AM	#12
Titan Locks Join Date: May 2003 Location: Souf Beeeend, IN Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	one word..... "TEIN" save up for a month