Shock/strut replacement time-need recommendations
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Shock/strut replacement time-need recommendations
My Tokico Illumina adjustables are pretty much shot after about 4 years of use and it's time to replace them. I'm looking for something reliable and that will work with Eibach sportlines. Price is also a concern as I am now married and don't have the disposable income now as I did when the Tokicos were bought. KYB looks to be a good choice. What do you guys think?
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Mongoose-NCTGA-1990 Pontiac Formula/305 TBI-700R4 with Edelbrock Performer TBI intake,TES headers,and STB,K&N,MSD-6AL,Holley laser shot coil,Accel Extreme 9000 wires,Jet Stage 2 chip,TCI shift kit with corvette servo,Richmond 3.73 gear with Auburn 3 series posi,high flow cat,SLP 3" cat back,Eibach sportline springs,Energy Suspension poly throughout,Lakewood LCA and adjustable panhard bar package,SSM subframe connectors,IROC wonder bar,Tokico 5 way adjustable struts and shocks,Autometer electric fuel pressure gauge,Alpine,JL Audio,MB Quart,92 GTA taillights,92 GTA aero wing and hatch,Steve Spohn LCA relocater kit and torque arm,MacEwen White face gauges,84 T/A cold air induction air cleaner,Grant Formula GT wheel.
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Mongoose-NCTGA-1990 Pontiac Formula/305 TBI-700R4 with Edelbrock Performer TBI intake,TES headers,and STB,K&N,MSD-6AL,Holley laser shot coil,Accel Extreme 9000 wires,Jet Stage 2 chip,TCI shift kit with corvette servo,Richmond 3.73 gear with Auburn 3 series posi,high flow cat,SLP 3" cat back,Eibach sportline springs,Energy Suspension poly throughout,Lakewood LCA and adjustable panhard bar package,SSM subframe connectors,IROC wonder bar,Tokico 5 way adjustable struts and shocks,Autometer electric fuel pressure gauge,Alpine,JL Audio,MB Quart,92 GTA taillights,92 GTA aero wing and hatch,Steve Spohn LCA relocater kit and torque arm,MacEwen White face gauges,84 T/A cold air induction air cleaner,Grant Formula GT wheel.
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Car: 1991 Formula Firebird
Engine: 2001 LS1 Modded
Transmission: 2001 4L60E Yank SS3600 TC
I just got done installing a set of Bilsteins in my Formula. I think they have a lifetime warranty. At leest they are gaurenteed perform to 100k. In my opinion it might be better to wait a few more weeks to save up for them. I myself was considering tokicos after hearing of your experience I am glad I passed on them.
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My experience with them wasn't a bad one. I've thoroughly enjoyed them over the past four years of both daily and recreational driving. But after four years of use any shock would be in need of replacement. I've heard many good things about Bilstein as well. I may look into them as well.
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bilsteins all the way........i'll let my car sit before i try any other shock they were well worth the money! just make sure you know where to go when you buy and it won't be a huge price gouge.
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