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Old 01-18-2005, 10:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Shock help

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i just got TRD lower springs for my 2000 camry LE I4. do i need to get new set of shocks? if needed i saw KYB GR-2 cost $80 each and Tokico blue $109 each. Which shocks is better? and does the price sound right?
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how many miles on stock..?..just did tokico teins on mine. Stiffer springs will eventually wear out your stockers...do it at the same time to save labor. Price quoted is high...go ebay or nopi...pref ebay.

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the tokicos give a stiffer ride than the kyb's. i personally prefer the tokicos but there are a good many people on TN that prefer the softer ride of the kyb's(plus they are cheaper). but its mostly preference both kyb and tokico make high quality shocks. you have to decide if you want more performance(tokico) or more comfort.(kyb)

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KYB= Stock Tokico= Smooth, firm, 5x better handling, actual improvement. I have extremely low profile tires on my camry (35 series) and before I did Tein spring and Tokico struts my car was actually bouncier and rougher. I think the Tokicos actually made it smoother and cut down on the harshness.
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how many miles on stock..?..just did tokico teins on mine. Stiffer springs will eventually wear out your stockers...do it at the same time to save labor. Price quoted is high...go ebay or nopi...pref ebay.

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i don't know the orignal owner change shocks before or not but now is about 55,000 miles
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KYB= Stock Tokico= Smooth, firm, 5x better handling, actual improvement. I have extremely low profile tires on my camry (35 series) and before I did Tein spring and Tokico struts my car was actually bouncier and rougher. I think the Tokicos actually made it smoother and cut down on the harshness.
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the tokicos give a stiffer ride than the kyb's. i personally prefer the tokicos but there are a good many people on TN that prefer the softer ride of the kyb's(plus they are cheaper). but its mostly preference both kyb and tokico make high quality shocks. you have to decide if you want more performance(tokico) or more comfort.(kyb)

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thanks a lot guys for answer my question
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