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Old February-25th-2002, 05:11 PM
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Tokico struts

I want to know if I must install tokico struts with my sprint springs 2" drop ?
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Old February-25th-2002, 05:16 PM
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Well, you don't HAVE to install any struts at all, but with that drop and your car being as old as it is, it's a very good idea. You also don't have to go with Tokico struts, but the ZX2 struts are very nice from what I hear. I also heard that the ZX2 struts won't hold up as well with a large drop, so the Tokico blues may be a better choice.

General rule of thumb is anything 2" or over, you'll want some sort of aftermarket struts. Anything above that should be ok, but it's an old car and it's good chance the struts are shot in the first place. Hope this helps!
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Old February-25th-2002, 05:24 PM
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the blues struts cost 175$ CAN aproximatly $100 US.
cause I live in quebec and it's not easy to found it here.
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Then go with the Tokico ZX2, they will still last a while, and they're cheap.
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Old February-26th-2002, 11:04 PM
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OK, and they fit perfect on the car or I must make a modification on it ?
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Old February-28th-2002, 09:39 PM
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Can I install my stock springs whit tokico struts ?
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Old February-28th-2002, 11:58 PM
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Yes you can install stock springs with the tokico struts.
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Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
Yes you can install stock springs with the tokico struts.
will that change height of the car or the handling in any way ?
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX


It will really help your transitional responce with the car...the car will do whatever you tell it to (turn) faster. If it changes height, it will be a VERY small amount.
thanks....

I know this has been posted before but I couldn't find it......
where is the best place to get the tokico struts from ??? the cheapest place that is ?
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
i believe the link is something like... www.oemparts.com or www.thefordsource.com or something...Darryl should have the link around somewhere...

http://www.oemfordparts.com/

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