Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G?
12-12-2012, 06:59 PM
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Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G?
Hello Third Gens,
It's time to replace my shocks & struts on my 1990 IROC. I have narrowed my options down to the Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G. Are the Tokico's worth the $220 difference? I'm just looking for a smooth ride nothing too firm.
Thanks All.
It's time to replace my shocks & struts on my 1990 IROC. I have narrowed my options down to the Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G. Are the Tokico's worth the $220 difference? I'm just looking for a smooth ride nothing too firm.
Thanks All.
12-12-2012, 07:48 PM
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Re: Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G?
I would think the Tokico's are better but I've had KYB GR2s on my car for years...They have a very firm.
12-28-2012, 07:04 PM
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Re: Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G?
Avoid the Tokico's. They are a good shock but the customer service in my experience flat out sucks. Tokico claims a lifetime warranty but will not honor it. Covers manufacturers defects only, when I called for warranty service they flat denied coverage due to age. For the money if you're going to spend it go straight to the Koni's and be done with it. A true lifetime warranty.
12-28-2012, 08:01 PM
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Re: Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G?
My dad had the GR2's on his car and they sucked. He was lowered on pro kit springs and his car bottomed out over the smallest of bumps. He went through 3 sets in 5 years before he went to Bilsteins.
12-28-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: Tokico HP or KYB GR2/Excel-G?
That's strange my is lowered 1" on Hotchkis springs with KYB GR2s and have had no such issues.
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