Best struts for B&G springs?
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I just replaced all four Tokico Blues with KYB AGX's ($400 shipped from Shox.com) on my 95 The rear Tokico's had been on the car for 64,000 miles during which the car had been lowered for 10,000 of those miles. They were absolutely fine and showed no leaks or visible damage and had maintained their compressiion. They offered the same resistance as the AGX at "3" when I turned them upside down and pushed down on the rod. (However, the Tokico's rode considerably softer) and the AGX's provided a firmer, more controlled ride (less verticle movement and shorter weight transfer time (good in my opinion).
The front struts (which had not been used with lowering springs) were completely blown after 20,000 miles of use and showed evidence of leakage.This suprised me since the car generally has been driven on highway and well-paved roads. When I turned the strut upside down and pushed down on the rod, the strut offered minimal resistance (explaining why my car's handling had softened) I'm sending them back to Tokico and making a warranty claim.
The AGX's allow you to adjust your suspension to accomodate different passenger weight, road surface, driving style, etc. The ride is firm when the settings are above "1" (front) and "2" (rear) but not harsh or uncomfortable. The ride reminds me of the "T-type" suspension used with some of the Buick models in the late 80's. All in all, I am quiet pleased with these struts.
Make sure to rebalance your tires if you install these struts. These struts keep the tires so pressed to the road that any tire imbalance will quickly become quite evident.
The front struts (which had not been used with lowering springs) were completely blown after 20,000 miles of use and showed evidence of leakage.This suprised me since the car generally has been driven on highway and well-paved roads. When I turned the strut upside down and pushed down on the rod, the strut offered minimal resistance (explaining why my car's handling had softened) I'm sending them back to Tokico and making a warranty claim.
The AGX's allow you to adjust your suspension to accomodate different passenger weight, road surface, driving style, etc. The ride is firm when the settings are above "1" (front) and "2" (rear) but not harsh or uncomfortable. The ride reminds me of the "T-type" suspension used with some of the Buick models in the late 80's. All in all, I am quiet pleased with these struts.
Make sure to rebalance your tires if you install these struts. These struts keep the tires so pressed to the road that any tire imbalance will quickly become quite evident.
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Originally posted by red112fl
The AGX's allow you to adjust your suspension to accomodate different passenger weight, road surface, driving style, etc. The ride is firm when the settings are above "1" (front) and "2" (rear) but not harsh or uncomfortable. The ride reminds me of the "T-type" suspension used with some of the Buick models in the late 80's. All in all, I am quiet pleased with these struts.
Make sure to rebalance your tires if you install these struts. These struts keep the tires so pressed to the road that any tire imbalance will quickly become quite evident.
The AGX's allow you to adjust your suspension to accomodate different passenger weight, road surface, driving style, etc. The ride is firm when the settings are above "1" (front) and "2" (rear) but not harsh or uncomfortable. The ride reminds me of the "T-type" suspension used with some of the Buick models in the late 80's. All in all, I am quiet pleased with these struts.
Make sure to rebalance your tires if you install these struts. These struts keep the tires so pressed to the road that any tire imbalance will quickly become quite evident.
I've been running the AGX's for about a month now. Best strut I've ever had in any car I've owned. Very firm smooth quite ride. I highly reccomend them.
Originally posted by apexi
why do you day that? just wondering why some people dont like the tokikos?
why do you day that? just wondering why some people dont like the tokikos?
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Originally posted by red112fl
I just replaced all four Tokico Blues with KYB AGX's ($400 shipped from Shox.com) on my 95 The rear Tokico's had been on the car for 64,000 miles during which the car had been lowered for 10,000 of those miles. They were absolutely fine and showed no leaks or visible damage and had maintained their compressiion. They offered the same resistance as the AGX at "3" when I turned them upside down and pushed down on the rod. (However, the Tokico's rode considerably softer) and the AGX's provided a firmer, more controlled ride (less verticle movement and shorter weight transfer time (good in my opinion).
The front struts (which had not been used with lowering springs) were completely blown after 20,000 miles of use and showed evidence of leakage.This suprised me since the car generally has been driven on highway and well-paved roads. When I turned the strut upside down and pushed down on the rod, the strut offered minimal resistance (explaining why my car's handling had softened) I'm sending them back to Tokico and making a warranty claim.
The AGX's allow you to adjust your suspension to accomodate different passenger weight, road surface, driving style, etc. The ride is firm when the settings are above "1" (front) and "2" (rear) but not harsh or uncomfortable. The ride reminds me of the "T-type" suspension used with some of the Buick models in the late 80's. All in all, I am quiet pleased with these struts.
Make sure to rebalance your tires if you install these struts. These struts keep the tires so pressed to the road that any tire imbalance will quickly become quite evident.
I just replaced all four Tokico Blues with KYB AGX's ($400 shipped from Shox.com) on my 95 The rear Tokico's had been on the car for 64,000 miles during which the car had been lowered for 10,000 of those miles. They were absolutely fine and showed no leaks or visible damage and had maintained their compressiion. They offered the same resistance as the AGX at "3" when I turned them upside down and pushed down on the rod. (However, the Tokico's rode considerably softer) and the AGX's provided a firmer, more controlled ride (less verticle movement and shorter weight transfer time (good in my opinion).
The front struts (which had not been used with lowering springs) were completely blown after 20,000 miles of use and showed evidence of leakage.This suprised me since the car generally has been driven on highway and well-paved roads. When I turned the strut upside down and pushed down on the rod, the strut offered minimal resistance (explaining why my car's handling had softened) I'm sending them back to Tokico and making a warranty claim.
The AGX's allow you to adjust your suspension to accomodate different passenger weight, road surface, driving style, etc. The ride is firm when the settings are above "1" (front) and "2" (rear) but not harsh or uncomfortable. The ride reminds me of the "T-type" suspension used with some of the Buick models in the late 80's. All in all, I am quiet pleased with these struts.
Make sure to rebalance your tires if you install these struts. These struts keep the tires so pressed to the road that any tire imbalance will quickly become quite evident.
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