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KYB GR2 sits lower than Tokico blue

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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Icon6 KYB GR2 sits lower than Tokico blue

Sorry, I don't have pics. Even if I did, one could not tell.

Anyone who have them in the past with the same set up, have you noticed this?

KYB GR2 seems to sit lower than Tokico blue shocks.

I recall this from my old 97 Civic on H&R Sport springs.

Trying to help someone out now. So maybe the question now should be, all shocks, in theory, should be the same, but they are not when installed on cars. Do all shocks have the same level of right height?

* I know Koni have adjustable perch. So this is for non-koni shocks.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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Default Re: KYB GR2 sits lower than Tokico blue

seeing as how the springs decide the ride height more then the shocks that might be it too.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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Default Re: KYB GR2 sits lower than Tokico blue

small diffs in bracket/perch welding location. are they pinch bolt with a slot or with the key plate welded to the back of it?
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Default Re: KYB GR2 sits lower than Tokico blue

You would need to lay one of each shock (plus an OEM one preferably) side-by-side and compare the distance from the fork bearing point (bottom edge of brake line bracket) to the spring perch. This distance plus the spring determines the ride height.
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