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Old 08-29-2005 | 08:12 AM
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Tokico vs KYB

Hey guys. This is unrelated to maxima, but both of these companies make suspension components for our cars.

I need to replace all springs/shocks in my girl's 99 camry v6. I found KYB GR-2 for $260, and Tokico HPs for $340. Both are on eBay.
Are Tokico's worth the $80 price difference? I have heard good things about both companies making great products for our cars, and the 99 camry is pretty similar to a 4th gen max.
Any suggestions/opnions are appreciated. Please don't flame the Camry, I am mostly interested in opinions about the price diff for the two companies.
Old 08-29-2005 | 08:13 AM
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I think they're both good companies, but I don't know enough about KYB to comment... as for the struts, common opinion is that GR2s are a much harsher ride than the HPs, so ya may wanna take that into consideration.
Old 08-29-2005 | 09:58 AM
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Don't know bout kyb but i have tokico hp on stock springs and i am in love with the ride......very good dampening with good controlled ride.....
Old 08-29-2005 | 11:15 AM
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KYB GR-2 tend to get stiffer when cold out.
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