KYB AGX's or Tokico D-SPEC's

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What set of Shocks / Struts do you guys prefer?
KYB AGX's or Tokico D-SPEC's ??

Anyone has either one of these in their 99-04 GT's and care to give some comments?

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KYB 's are for budget, they work adequite for handling and durability for stiffer springs

The D-specs are one of the best multi adjustable dampers on the market and are worth the money

 

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Good to hear, so it's worth spending the $150-$200 more and going with the Tokico D-SPEC's then?

 

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tomustang said:

KYB 's are for budget, they work adequite for handling and durability for stiffer springs

The D-specs are one of the best multi adjustable dampers on the market and are worth the money

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Shocks and struts are one thing that you actually get what you pay for. Spend less = perform less. I run Tokico's because they interact perfectly with the rest of my suspension setup.

 

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So, you also agree that the D-SPEC would be the best bang for the buck with this comparison then?

 

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comparing the 2 i would run tokico if those were my only choices. i usually recommend Bilstein, i have them on my mustang and my grand marquis, the gm handles so much better with them.

 

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Bilstein are sorta out of my league at this point. I can get the KYB's for $300-$350, the Tokico's for $450-$500 and the Bilstein for no less than $650

 

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You can find Bils for less than $650....look around.

 

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I have KYB ADJ Struts and KYB ADJ Shocks. I am very happy with them

 

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Got the tokico D-specs and I swear by them only issue is if you want to install coil overs in the REAR I wouldn't recommend them because of the friction welds on the shock. If you like a really adjustable shock that changes the way the car rides like you would beleive D-spec is the way to go. I like the fact that you dont have to go underneith the car to adjust them either just pop your hood and trunk and you adjust it from the top of the shock.

 

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Yea, agree with the last post. I have the D-Spec's as well and I love them. I'm running them with h&r supersports, and its good. You can go from soft, to super hard within minutes, and just the turn of a knob. It's somewhat handy, since you soften them for daily purposes, and tighten them down for performance.

As far as the KYB's, I have no clue about them. I know they are fairly popuar around these boards.. and they are definitely budget.

 

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I think you guys just made me decide on the D-SPECs. I have H&R's too, so its good to know someone with the same scenario.

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[BlackDiamond] said:

I think you guys just made me decide on the D-SPECs. I have H&R's too, so its good to know someone with the same scenario.

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I have H&R's too, but I got Bils. . Like I said, you can find them for much cheaper than the price you listed.

 

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san~man said:

I have H&R's too, but I got Bils. . Like I said, you can find them for much cheaper than the price you listed.

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I agree with this. I would have gone with the Bil's had I decided to go with a non-adjustable setup. I had my eye on them for quite awhile, and finally decided to go with the JDM setup.

You can't go wrong either way, but if you really want to go with adjustable.. D-Spec all the way. If adjustability is a minor concern.. go with the Bilstiens.

 

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[BlackDiamond] said:

Bilstein are sorta out of my league at this point. I can get the KYB's for $300-$350, the Tokico's for $450-$500 and the Bilstein for no less than $650

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WHAAAAAAA?

$522.31 BEFORE discount

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=842

 

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WillDuhhBeast said:

I agree with this. I would have gone with the Bil's had I decided to go with a non-adjustable setup. I had my eye on them for quite awhile, and finally decided to go with the JDM setup.

You can't go wrong either way, but if you really want to go with adjustable.. D-Spec all the way. If adjustability is a minor concern.. go with the Bilstiens.

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Well said Will.

 

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are you planning on going with an all around coil over setup later on?