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TOKICO rear shocks
- Thread starter parmenter
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Hi Parmenter,
which tokico did you fit on the back and did you keep to the old springs, as I need to change mine and not to sure which way to go.
Still want a nice smooth ride but not to hard, would you recommend them for the front too,
all advise greatly accepted,
cheers
Tony
which tokico did you fit on the back and did you keep to the old springs, as I need to change mine and not to sure which way to go.
Still want a nice smooth ride but not to hard, would you recommend them for the front too,
all advise greatly accepted,
cheers
Tony
Mr.G
Club Member
Hi Tony,
I dont know about the ones Parmenter has fitted, they sounds like the non adjustables, but I know that the adjustable Tokiko's are very stiff even on the softest setting. Go here to read a review on them ------>
http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3026
Also if you are thinking of changing shocks these two links may be of interest, even though they are for a 240Z and not a 280ZX:
http://www.biopatent.com/struts.html and
http://www.biopatent.com/rearstruts.html
I dont know about the ones Parmenter has fitted, they sounds like the non adjustables, but I know that the adjustable Tokiko's are very stiff even on the softest setting. Go here to read a review on them ------>
http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3026
Also if you are thinking of changing shocks these two links may be of interest, even though they are for a 240Z and not a 280ZX:
http://www.biopatent.com/struts.html and
http://www.biopatent.com/rearstruts.html
Mr.F
Inactive
Tokico Illumina (the adjustable version), position 1 and 2 suitable for normal road use. 1 is slightly stiffer than stock, 2 is my favoured setting for everyday use. 3 is a tough road setting for relatively smooth roads and 4 / 5 for track use. I have them on my 280ZX (yes, I can just about remember driving it), but the rears are no longer available for 280. The 300ZX Z31 version is only available for rear on a facelift model.
Tokico HP work great on just about any Z model. They are a gas shock / damper with a rate a bit stiffer than stock. I've used them on my Z32 SWB (available for sale BTW, in case you hadn't noticed) and fitted them to numerous customer cars. They work well on the 280ZX and help with the infamous rear end droop.
For everyday use and a nice ride on early Z models, the KYB gas cartridges are an economic alternative. OEM cartridges in Euro spec no longer availabe for 240Z, so your choice is limited there!
Tokico HP work great on just about any Z model. They are a gas shock / damper with a rate a bit stiffer than stock. I've used them on my Z32 SWB (available for sale BTW, in case you hadn't noticed) and fitted them to numerous customer cars. They work well on the 280ZX and help with the infamous rear end droop.
For everyday use and a nice ride on early Z models, the KYB gas cartridges are an economic alternative. OEM cartridges in Euro spec no longer availabe for 240Z, so your choice is limited there!
zedhead260
Well-Known Forum User
I'll second that. Had them on my 260Z for a number of years.Mr.F said:
Black Bug
Well-Known Forum User
Depends how old they are I guess! If somebody can tell you what their uncompressed height should be then when you swap the dampers out you can check to see if your springs have sagged to an unacceptable length. Otherwise I'd recommend a call to Mr. F. for some of his springs that he has made up especially for a very reasonable price!
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
shocks
I fitted the non adjustable type struts & the difference was unbelievable as i had koni adjustables on before ,also i kept the old springs on all i did was sand blast & clean up checked them & they seem fine you can get from america the complete set incl springs but i only changed the rears as mine were shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers
I fitted the non adjustable type struts & the difference was unbelievable as i had koni adjustables on before ,also i kept the old springs on all i did was sand blast & clean up checked them & they seem fine you can get from america the complete set incl springs but i only changed the rears as mine were shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
Mike,
Please email me with your advice and prices (again) on the changing of the shocks on Cathys' 280 2 seater. You did mention it wasn't worth changing the springs as one would lose the comfort ! True ?
Thanks,
Sean
Please email me with your advice and prices (again) on the changing of the shocks on Cathys' 280 2 seater. You did mention it wasn't worth changing the springs as one would lose the comfort ! True ?
Thanks,
Sean