Tokico Blues on ebay. Is this a good deal

[mxr662]

Suspension is my next Q endeavor.

Is this a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem

Would get boots and bump stops from Joe to go with this.

[maxnix]

If you don't want any service or guarantees after the sale.

Check Joe's price. Service cannot be matched.

[AlabamaDan]

I was looking at exactly the same things this morning for my 94. Scottsdale is only about $40 more on apples to apples.

If you need the boots, and we probably do, that's another $100.

[gniknave]

I've bought them on ebay twice before. No problems and I got free shipping.

[AlabamaDan]

Why would you buy them 2x? I thought they had a lifetime warr?

[qship96]

Why would you buy them 2x? I thought they had a lifetime warr?

against leakage or failure,not to working near new as we demanding owners expect.

[AlabamaDan]

I've bought them on ebay twice before. No problems and I got free shipping.

So what do they come with and what will you have to buy seperately from Joe's place, i.e. dust boots, etc.

[goody90q45]

So what do they come with and what will you have to buy seperately from Joe's place, i.e. dust boots, etc.

You'll need a bump stop and dust boot for each strut. These two parts are almost as expensive as the strut. I'm not sure that you can get these anywhere but the stealership or Joe.

[Skibane]

You'll need a bump stop and dust boot for each strut. These two parts are almost as expensive as the strut. I'm not sure that you can get these anywhere but the stealership or Joe.

Has anyone ever looked into a less-expensive substitute? Seems like just about any boot that fits would suffice.

[goody90q45]

Has anyone ever looked into a less-expensive substitute? Seems like just about any boot that fits would suffice.

You're right, I have seen aftermarket boots for the Q. Pretty straight forward part. For comparison, I bought the front strut set from Joe in September 2006. Strut $88 X 2Boot $38 X 2Bump stop $17 X 2

Total shipped was $294. Multiply by 2 if you're going to do all 4 and you're in the $600 range for parts. If you're not into risking your life compressing springs and pay to have them installed add $100/strut. Not cheap but worth it for the nice ride.

[AlabamaDan]

Here's the quote I got from Joe's place. (Does anyone else ever actually speak to Joe anymore?)

Front: (Per Wheel)

Tokico Blues 83.18Bumper Assy-Bound 16.50Insulator - Strut Moun 45.84

Rear: (Per Wheel)

Tokico Blues 65.71Bumper Assy - Rear Sus 31.10Bushing - Shock Absorb 4.85Bush - Shock 2.60Cover Assy - Bound Bum 6.24

GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS: $510.74

Better ride MUUUUUUUUUUCHHHHHHHHH better!

[Q45tech]

A sensitive owner* should plan on replacing shocks every 4 years or 60,000 miles. I'm on my 4th set of Tokico Blues.....60,120,180,240k........1995, 1998, 2000, 2003....................as you can guess it's time again at 314k.

* By 4/60k the rears begin the float from rebound wear.

[gniknave]

Why would you buy them 2x? I thought they had a lifetime warr?

For 2 previous Q's.

So what do they come with and what will you have to buy seperately from Joe's place, i.e. dust boots, etc.

They just come with struts/shocks. Everything else you have to get from Joe or your local dealer.

[AlabamaDan]

I ordered my set today from eBay. $40 cheaper than Joe with free S&H. Fear not Joe, we'll order our other stuff from you. These probably "fell off a truck" and won't last long.

[AlabamaDan]

I finally got mine today. I thought they'd be bigger ( That's what she said!) They look fine. It hasn't been a smooth transaction.

The guy is terrible at communication. Doesn't return emails and his voice mailbox is full. When I finally did catch him on the phone he said he didn't know what happen, but he'd lost my order. Found it and shipped it. Rec'd Tokicos in two days after that.

They don't however have a invoice, which is required for the warranty. So, now I've gotta try and get in touch with him again.

I did finally get the stocks/struts but it hasn't been easy.

[AlabamaDan]

Just in case anyone ever needs info on jdmwerks:

His name is Jack

Phone # 714-751-5113

2973 Harbor BL #328Costa Mesa, CA [email protected]