KYB Vs. Tokico

1990legend_V6L · 08-16-07, 03:42 PM

Hi, I'm somewhat new to this.
I was wondering which shocks would be better KYB GR-2 shocks or Tokico HP shocks. and what springs should i get to go with the shocks.

RedCoupe89 · 08-16-07, 09:41 PM

My mechanic put some kybs on his mustang went out drifting in the mountains that weekend and blew them all out. Put in so tokikos and no problem yet.

pnoye2 · 08-17-07, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1990legend_V6L

Hi, I'm somewhat new to this.
I was wondering which shocks would be better KYB GR-2 shocks or Tokico HP shocks. and what springs should i get to go with the shocks.

KYB-GR2's are "stock equivalent" as far as replacement is concern... but, for performance upgrade I'd go for Tokico blues with Eibach springs <= I've got these set up, great handling

murderotica · 08-18-07, 04:52 PM

Yeah, Tokicos are definitely the winner between the two.

Beeze · 08-18-07, 06:13 PM

Really...I've been running KYBs since I bought the car...not sure if they are GR-2s but they handle amazingly! Even when I droped my car on 6" Integra coilovers, I still got a very smooth ride w/ god like handling...so I don't know about Tokicos because I haven't used them before but, The KYBs are definatly amazing shocks!

Xcaliber003 · 08-18-07, 11:58 PM

I have KYBs also. They haven't given me any problems and the ride is good. But like Beeze I never had Tokicos.

murderotica · 08-19-07, 12:12 AM

I've ridden in other hondas with KYB/Tokico and pnoye is spot-on. KYB provides a ride closer to stock, where as Tokico is aiming more at the sport market with a stiffer, lower ride.

Beeze · 08-19-07, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by essex

I've ridden in other hondas with KYB/Tokico and pnoye is spot-on. KYB provides a ride closer to stock, where as Tokico is aiming more at the sport market with a stiffer, lower ride.

Maybe Thats why these eBay integra coilovers Ride so smooth!

1990legend_V6L · 08-19-07, 02:49 AM

Thanks for the advice. Do you know where I could get HPK281 kit which is the Tokico Blues with springs?

murderotica · 08-19-07, 04:59 AM

eBay. That's where I bought mine. Let me find a link.
eBay link
When I ordered mine they offered me either Suspension Techniques springs or Intrax springs.
I chose the ST springs and they're treating me quite well--some other forum members will atest to that.
Plus you can't beat the $400 price tag for both struts and springs.

08-16-07, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
1990legend_V6L Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 16 Car 1: 1990 Acura Legend V6 L iTrader: (0)	KYB Vs. Tokico Hi, I'm somewhat new to this. I was wondering which shocks would be better KYB GR-2 shocks or Tokico HP shocks. and what springs should i get to go with the shocks.

08-18-07, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xcaliber003 Eh...What up Doc Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,256 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend LS 4Dr iTrader: (0)	I have KYBs also. They haven't given me any problems and the ride is good. But like Beeze I never had Tokicos. __________________ "love em all,trust a few,and fear none". . .Mos Def "Don't look at your car as it is now, see it the way it'll be when you're done fixin it up."

08-19-07, 02:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
1990legend_V6L Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 16 Car 1: 1990 Acura Legend V6 L iTrader: (0)	Shocks Thanks for the advice. Do you know where I could get HPK281 kit which is the Tokico Blues with springs?

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RedCoupe89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milpitas Posts: 201 Car 1: 89 Acura Legend Coupe iTrader: (0)	My mechanic put some kybs on his mustang went out drifting in the mountains that weekend and blew them all out. Put in so tokikos and no problem yet.

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