TOKICO struts and what springs....???

Mradio · Post by **Mradio** » June 27th, 2002, 11:34 pm

here is the question, and I need some answers or advice. I purchased tokico struts for my mx, and now iam deciding what springs to get. The choices were narrowed down to Intrax, Suspension Techniques and Eibach. What iam most concerned about is the ride quality, since the car is my everyday driver. I know that Intrax will lower approximately 1.75, Sus. Tech about 1.3, and Eibachs are 1.5. Any suggestions (with a little explanation might help)... also will the ride quality suffer if i drop it more than 1.5??? thanks in advance

white fish · Post by **white fish** » June 28th, 2002, 1:25 am

I think the Eibach spring rates are matched to the Tokico's damping rate

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » June 29th, 2002, 6:08 pm

eibach or suspension techniques. Either will ride nicely. It will be stiffer than stock, but thats the price you have to pay to get a car that will handle well and be lower. Either one should do you well.The Intraxx are just too low in my opinion, you'll run out of suspension travel before you know it.

Zoso124 · Post by **Zoso124** » July 1st, 2002, 10:27 pm

From what I know Eibach doesn't make springs for the MX anymore, but a set always pops up here and there.

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » July 1st, 2002, 11:15 pm

ones for a 91-96 Escort or 90-94 Protege would also work...usually a little less stiff and a little higher...but not much.

precidian · Post by **precidian** » July 2nd, 2002, 4:23 pm

there is alway Apex springs. They are good quality also..cheers,

Andrew_Pakula · Post by **Andrew_Pakula** » July 2nd, 2002, 4:43 pm

How much do Tokico struts go for approximately?

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » July 2nd, 2002, 4:59 pm

the ZX2 ones are ~170 for all 4the normal blues are ~85 each

white fish · Post by **white fish** » July 2nd, 2002, 10:54 pm

Andrew if you buy a set let me know so maybe we can buy a set together(maybe save on shipping)

Mradio · Post by **Mradio** » July 13th, 2002, 2:47 pm

here is what i went with: tokocos for zx2 and H&R's. The car rides great now, not too stiff, and not too low. Approximately 1.4 inches. That mod was pretty easy, and I didn't even have to use spring compressor for the rear. But the front was a pain in the a--. Altogether it took about 5 hrs, with 2 trips to the nearby auto supply store.

Mradio · Post by **Mradio** » July 13th, 2002, 2:49 pm

i meant Tokico

heatherc · Post by **heatherc** » July 22nd, 2002, 3:03 pm

Hey Vlad, if u don't mind me asking? how much did U pay to get yer springs and struts put on? (or dija do it yerself)....I got a quote today and it seems kinda high..only becuz he sayz that i should have the alignment done as well at the same time..did U have yours done? Thanx Heather

Mradio · Post by **Mradio** » July 25th, 2002, 9:57 pm

Heather, I did all the work myself, the usual prices around here are Installation: $50 per corner plus around $65 for an alignment. I had the alignment done, but they said that they couldn't fix the camber, and I will have to get a camber kit.

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