[mennifresh]

I'm looking to go with upgraded shocks. I think I'm going to go with NF's with these and I need the best shocks for the amount of money they cost. I am also getting front and rear hotchkis sways and a dc strut bar. And I'm on 18's. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[mennifresh]

Bump

 

[Goldbox315]

I would try TRD, but then I haven't read many reviews on the Tokico, so.....

I would like to see how this turns out.

 

[kingburger]

been running on Tokico HP with DF210. no problem so far (since september 09).

 

[mennifresh]

how much of an improvement are the tokicos compared to the stock?

 

[kingburger]

slightly stiffer

 

[Goldbox315]

where did you buy them from, and price range, how much were they? (if you dont mind me asking)

 

[kingburger]

you can get front and back for around $350.

front @ tunersdepot.com and rear @ beangarage.com....both free shipping.

 

[mennifresh]

Do you think that the trd shocks are worth the extra cash. Will they even stiffer than the tokicos?

 

[kingburger]

couldn't tell you. IMO it would probably be the same. then again, you have to factor in what springs you are using or if you have sway bars and tire size.

 

[mennifresh]

Alright sounds good enough to me to get the tokicos. Thanks for the help.

 

[TartanJack]

There should be others that fit too, as Toyota used practically all "off-the-shelf" parts when building Scion suspensions and engines. I'd be shocked if the shocks weren't identical to one of the similar size/weight Toyotas.
I just don't know which, or I'd be getting Konis on mine (GREAT experience w/ them on my Miata).

 

[mennifresh]

I've only heard good things from koni so I would definately buy a set from them. How would you go about finding which shocks are the same?

 

[xbinrochester]

Here's a stupid question.... Since we have been lowered, do we require shorter shocks?

 

[mennifresh]

I think that its recomended that you do but you dont have to.

 

[kmand83]

From all of my experience lowering vehicles it does matter if you change out the shocks. the rod that makes up the center of the shock has a certain range that is for stock suspension travel. If you lower your vehicle and leave the stock shocks you have placed you shocks toward the upper end of the load range for the shock at normal ride height. This doesn't leave much room for a progressive shock or even a gas shock to absorb your impact. So when you hit a small bump in the road the suspension take more of a jolt and can bottom out than it would if it where one made for a lowered vehicle. Yes the shock would be a little stiffer but the way the vehicle will handle in turns, on rough road, and during emergency type driving will be much more favorable for the driver than with the wrong shocks. Hopefully this helps.

 

[Parkers09xB]

Hopefully this helps.

Yes, very helpful thanks.