Who has KYBs or Tokicos?

Red_LX

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Looking at new struts & shocks for my bird, probably just gonna get some '87-93 Mustang struts & shocks.

I see lots of places selling KYBs and Tokicos on ebay. Those of you that have them, what kind do you have and how do you like them?

KYB GR-2's seem too cheap to be true....Tokico HP's are pretty cheap, and KYB AGX's are pretty decent too (wouldn't mind having adjustable suspension).

 

cenok is family

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i just got some tokico HP's off ebay about 2 weeks ago...something like $234 shipped for all 4 shocks and struts. don't have them on yet but they quality looks outstanding. i went with them because i researched a lot on the internet and asked on here and heard nothing but good reviews for the tokico's and i heard mixed reviews about the KYB gr-2's.

 

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86bluecobra

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I have just regular KYB's in my car right now. they have worked well for me. I will be ordering strange adjustables soon. They seem to be a good price aswell.

 

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I recently installed a set of KYB AGX's on my wife's Cobra. They're excellent for what we do, which is strictly "cruising", no track use at all. On twisty mountain roads they rock.

 

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I just got my GR-2's in the mail today. Ill be installing them either tomorrow or sat. Ill let you know how they are. Im on the stockers from 89 right now...

 

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I've got the KYB's and love them. They seem cheap, but definitely worth every penny. You'd be a fool to spend hundreds on shocks IMO

 

Red_LX

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Hm, I hear a lot of conflicting opinions about the KYB's. Course, not always from Fox Body owners.

I am leaning toward the AGX's. My bird currently has the "programmed ride control" struts & shocks on it, which set on "firm" are a bit TOO stiff for normal driving. Would be REALLY nice to have something adjustable.

BTW- how many of you guys have lowered cars...like 1.5" or so?

 

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The Cobra wears an Eibach Pro-kit. Click on the link in my sig to see it. With the AGX's it rides smoother than it did with the stock springs.

 

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I have Bullitts on my Stang which are Tokicos, I think they are a nice upgrade over Stock!

 

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I bought a set of the tokico blue hp's with the lowering springs (1.25") and love them. Ride is smooth, highly recommend if you go with a non adjustable.

 

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I am running KYB's with Eibach pro kit springs on my stang and love them, excellent struts for the money.

 

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+1 on the KYB stuff

 

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I've got the FRPP C springs with my KYB's. It's a really stiff ride, but it's because of the springs and the poly bushings.

 

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Cant wait to get my KYBs on, hopefully I can at least do the rear today.

 

Red_LX

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Alrighty, KYB's it is then

 

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As soon as you change your spring from anything other than stock uncut springs the ride will become harsh with KYBs. I took them off of my car after having them on for 2 years. The AGXs are pretty decent but the GR2s are horrible. I have found even the cheap Gabriels and Monroes made my car handle better and ride better than the KYBs. My option of choice would be tociko D spec if they made them for Foxs. I would do some serious searches on every mustang forum you can find about KYBs and see how many people hate them before you buy them.

 

cenok is family

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fordfreak300 said:

As soon as you change your spring from anything other than stock uncut springs the ride will become harsh with KYBs. I took them off of my car after having them on for 2 years. The AGXs are pretty decent but the GR2s are horrible. I have found even the cheap Gabriels and Monroes made my car handle better and ride better than the KYBs. My option of choice would be tociko D spec if they made them for Foxs. I would do some serious searches on every mustang forum you can find about KYBs and see how many people hate them before you buy them.

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this is what i did, i recommend you do it too before you go and buy something. if you do end up going KYB, don't get the gr-2's, get the AGX's or better.

 

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I have had the Tokico HP shocks and struts for a little over 2 years now. They ride great. A little on the stiff side, but it doesnt bounce you around.

If I had to do it again I would get an adjustable shock, like the Illumas or Koni's

 

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I replaced my KYB GR-2's for a set of used Tokico HP's and I am much happier with the Tokico's. Ride and handling feel much better.

 

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I have KYB Gas-A-Just Shocks Rear, KYB GR-2 Struts Front...

The ride is really rough even at stock height with OEM springs. The twisties are really fun however, and the car is very responsive when I push it. Add Full length subframes, and I couldn't ask more for an entry level kit. Before the KYBs the OEM stuff was not very reassuring. At least with the Cheapo KYB stuff the car stays where it needs to be. Speed bumps are back breaking even at 0 mph.

I should have just bought Bilsteins.