Hi guys,

i'm going to change all shocks for my 89 hatch with :

1- Kyb shocks (Standard) 64$ for pair

2- Tokico shocks (Standard) 58$ for pair

two brands are made in Japan ..

So which is better in the ride quality as your experience ?

Thanks for help guys

 

depends on which struts. id say tokico blues over gr2's


and id say illumina's over the kyb agx. but the agxs are normally priced lower and are still very good

 

I had a set of the agx's and they were real stiff and worked fine for me

 

i know you didn't state koni, but just put in koni yellow, and I love them. Externally adjustable. Kind of pricey though. 450.00 for all 4 shipped. Remember to buy new dust boots,rubber bump stops,etc, for new assembly. If your shocks have alot of miles on them, they are probably no good. Don't forget new rear lower bolts, you will probably have to cut them off.
good luck, colnago

 

yea...the tokico's are a good OEM replacement..they're just very durable...could be long lasting..but if i had more money to spend i'd go with koni's any day...

 

just put it this way u cant lower KYB's and TOKICO's that much there not made to lower at a low stance they blow out very quickly ive gone thru a couple sets but if ur gonna lower it a bit u should be fine,just remember not to slam it all the way

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-EF6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just put it this way u cant lower KYB's and TOKICO's that much there not made to lower at a low stance they blow out very quickly ive gone thru a couple sets but if ur gonna lower it a bit u should be fine,just remember not to slam it all the way</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2 i have the same tokicoblues and my car sits as low as the coilovers go. and they are gone . but if you have a good size drop you should be fine. id say between stock and a 2" drop should be fine.

 

I have KYB gr2s on my crx and they feel great. I had them on my last car to and I like the way they ride.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by extensioncordy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">depends on which struts. id say tokico blues over gr2's


and id say illumina's over the kyb agx. but the agxs are normally priced lower and are still very good</TD></TR></TABLE>

i see your point , Thanks for the help..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by colnago &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know you didn't state koni, but just put in koni yellow, and I love them. Externally adjustable. Kind of pricey though. 450.00 for all 4 shipped. Remember to buy new dust boots,rubber bump stops,etc, for new assembly. If your shocks have alot of miles on them, they are probably no good. Don't forget new rear lower bolts, you will probably have to cut them off.
good luck, colnago</TD></TR></TABLE>

My shocks had alot of miles on them and i'll change some other parts with it ..

may you please give me a graphical picture to the other parts !!

Thanks colnage for help

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwerpk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had a set of the agx's and they were real stiff and worked fine for me </TD></TR></TABLE>

ok thank you for the info..


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pr3d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea...the tokico's are a good OEM replacement..they're just very durable...could be long lasting..but if i had more money to spend i'd go with koni's any day...</TD></TR></TABLE>

i think that too , Alot of my friends have them .. Thanks for the help

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-EF6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just put it this way u cant lower KYB's and TOKICO's that much there not made to lower at a low stance they blow out very quickly ive gone thru a couple sets but if ur gonna lower it a bit u should be fine,just remember not to slam it all the way</TD></TR></TABLE>


no i'll not lower it , Our roads are f0cked up .. because of that i wont a shocks that smooth and comfortable ... thanks for the advice ..


2poor2tune
90crxdriver

Thank you for the info ..

 

why not get some koni reds they are adjustable as well and are only like $65-70 each and much better than the agx's or tokico's

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not get some koni reds they are adjustable as well and are only like $65-70 each and much better than the agx's or tokico's</TD></TR></TABLE>

What about the ride quality ??

is it comfortable at highest level on it ?

Thanks for advice ..

 

yes they are a real nice ride. I would crank them up to full stiff before installing. they will still be a nice ride they are valved different than the agx's . I think the agx's adjust comp and rebound, the koni's only adjust rebound I beleive

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes they are a real nice ride. I would crank them up to full stiff before installing. they will still be a nice ride they are valved different than the agx's . I think the agx's adjust comp and rebound, the koni's only adjust rebound I beleive</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you Jimmy for the Fast reply ..

you change my choice !!

 

here are the pictures. Good choice. Red koni will instant message pictures to you.

 

in someones opinion wat r the cheapest and best quaility struts?

 

sorry, but can't post pictures yet. Still trying to figure it out. go to http://www.slhondaparts.com, pictures are there.
colnago