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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Which of these are closest to OEM struts...

My account won't allow me to do a search so I apologize in advance for asking a question that has probably been asked 100 times. But anyway, I'm looking for the closest thing to the softer ride of OEM struts on an unmodded GLE. Which of these woulod be the closest?

1. KYB GR2s
2. Tokico Blues
3. Monroe Sensatrac
4. Other
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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not the kyb bro... they are so stiff that i can jump up and down on my radiator support and the car doesnt absorbe anyting.. it like its on bricks... stay away bro..

I would recomend the tockico blues... great struts...
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by f550maranello2
not the kyb bro... they are so stiff that i can jump up and down on my radiator support and the car doesnt absorbe anyting.
Cool..didn't know that about GR2s because i've seen them advertised as "regular" replacements. I do not want anything that stiff. Thanks
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Gr2's are the closest OEM replacements, but they are rough as hell. I'd consider getting tokico Illuminas. Many many ppl swear by this set-up. My friend has this set-up (Illuminas w/ H&R springs.) it is by far the best. Very comfortable while giving you that nice dropped look aswell as very sharp handling. Look into this.
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 99se5speed
Gr2's are the closest OEM replacements, but they are rough as hell. I'd consider getting tokico Illuminas. Many many ppl swear by this set-up. My friend has this set-up (Illuminas w/ H&R springs.) it is by far the best. Very comfortable while giving you that nice dropped look aswell as very sharp handling. Look into this.

Not trying to threadjack, but would illuminas make much of a difference over stock struts on stock springs?
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by whitemax21
Not trying to threadjack, but would illuminas make much of a difference over stock struts on stock springs?
Good question because I have stock springs. if I bought Illuminas what setting would give me the same feel - 1 or 2?
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Tokico Blues, high performance struts and rear shocks will give you back that new car like ride.
Nice and smooth with good ride control.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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stay away from sensatrac...stiff, bumpy ride. wish someone had warned me!
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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stay away from sensatrac...stiff, bumpy ride. wish someone had warned me!
Monroe Sensatrac are stiff and bumpy....? When I had them that sure was not the case.....anyone else find Sensatrac stiff-bumpy?
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Stock is Tokico.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Tokico Blues, high performance struts and rear shocks will give you back that new car like ride.
Nice and smooth with good ride control.
do blues = hp's?

Is there a place to purchase all the other stuff for struts ie dust boots, strut mounts, etc.?
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Yes Tockico Illuminas will make a much bigger difference over the stock especially paired with H&R springs.
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