Tokico blues with S-techs

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StreetDreamin
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I've read over a bunch of threads, but I haven't really seen much regarding ride quality/performance with the blues and s-techs. I have s-techs ready to be installed, but have blown gr-2s. So i gotta get some shocks, but I'm low on dough. I'm probably going to get the Tokicos, but just wanted to get some feedback on this combo.


Q45tech
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1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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The Tokico blues don't tolerate excessive spring force any better as they are just the aftermarket equivalent of oem ~~15% stiffer than stock.....designed to feel stiffer to take up the slack from worn oem bushings/seats.

With anything stiffer than Eibach's you must have special redesigned shock.....shorter than oem 7" stroke............adjustables work better since you can "over stiff" them and keep cranking as they wear........double triple life if the springs are no more than 100% stiffer.

keepingthe240
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I was going to get some blues until i read this thread. Someone had some j sports up for sale and i they were sold b 4 i could get them. Where could i get some j sports in the usa ?? Tokico (usa) has no idea what they are even though they make them. J sports are "shorty" shocks/struts ment for lower springs.


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