Tokiko struts/shocks

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PEWTERPONY

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Why do my Tokiko struts and shocks have Motorcraft stickers on the box. And why do they have Ford engraved on them. I ordered these from GEF under the assumption I was getting real Tokikos. Are these knocks-offs? Cus I did not pay all that money for knock-offs. The only part that says tokiko ANYWHERE is a sticker wrapped around each strut/shock

 

muzztangman

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sounds like you got the bullit shocks/struts.... I believe their made by tokico and valved specifally for mustangs

 

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Im assuming you ordered Mach 1 Struts and shocks, those are tokikos

 

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I specifically asked for the Mach 1 shocks and struts. What I got have Motorcraft on the box and a tokico sticker around them. If they are tokicos, then why are they branded Ford Motorsports

 

john_324

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That's fairly common w/Ford and nothing to worry about. A lot of FRPP stuff is made by other companies for Ford. They're not knock-offs, but rather items tailor-made for that particular car.

Actually, a lot of stuff on the Mustang *stock* is the same. Arvin-Meritor makes the stock exhaust, Valeo makes the clutch, Bosch makes the traction control system, etc.

 

yellow2kgt

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My understanding on the mach 1 (also the bullits) was that ford had tokico make specially valved shocks and struts. So even though they are labeled Ford they were still made by Tokico.

 

nickthegenius

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Thats how mine were. They are Tokicos made specifically for Ford for either the Mach I or the Bullit. Therefore, since they are replacement parts they will be in a Ford box. BTW, mine have been great so far.

 

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It's normal. Tokico does not sell the Mach 1 or Bullitt shocks/struts through their normal aftermarket distribution channels. The only place you can get them is through Ford service or other ford service parts authorized dealer. They will be in a Ford bax with a ford part number just like any other ford service part. Don't worry, you got the correct shocks.

 

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J98GT

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J98GT said:

It's normal. Tokico does not sell the Mach 1 or Bullitt shocks/struts through their normal aftermarket distribution channels. The only place you can get them is through a Ford service department or other Ford service parts authorized dealer. They will be in a Ford box with a ford part number just like any other ford service part. Don't worry, you got the correct shocks.

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yellow2kgt said:

My understanding on the mach 1 (also the bullits) was that ford had tokico make specially valved shocks and struts. So even though they are labeled Ford they were still made by Tokico.

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Exactly ... The same is also true for the shocks/ struts on the Cobra that are made by Bilstein.