Tokico HP series shocks... so impressed!

Firaga · November 20th, 2009, 08:11 PM

So I got a pair from AmericanMuscle, and I have to say, these outperformed my expectations by miles. I bought them, only hoping that my ride would be a little nicer when hitting the speed bumps and my car wouldn't crash down so hard.

It ended up being much more than that. It feels like it isn't even the same car. I have never been so impressed by something so simple that I've done to this vehicle. Upon accel it seems to pick up a little quicker and smoother, cornering is drastically improved, and driving at highway speeds is comfortable now. Before the car seemed to vibrate all over, and I hated it, but now, it's almost perfect.

I haven't done anything else to the suspension, but for $89... I don't think I've ever been more impressed before. So I know there's a more expensive brand I could have gone with, but gosh damn, I'm just so happy.

These shocks kick the crap out of the 17 year old stock ones.

Needed to put that out there.

ddarkslayer · November 21st, 2009, 01:32 AM

I was looking in to those did you get a set of 4?

Firaga · November 21st, 2009, 01:27 PM

No, I only bought the 2 rears. The front struts were a little bit more than I was able to spend.

pyschopath76 · November 21st, 2009, 02:11 PM

good job bro. now you just got to get the front two also!!

ddarkslayer · November 22nd, 2009, 01:27 PM

yea I need new shocks hella bad

ReverendDexter · November 22nd, 2009, 01:32 PM

Yeah, it's amazing how bad blown shocks can make a car feel, and how much better brand new shocks feel in comparison.

You'll probably blow a gasket when you get your new struts, hahaha.

Firaga · November 22nd, 2009, 05:53 PM

Oooohh yes. Those are next on the list...

Considerably more expensive... and more difficult to install I assume...

CammedMysticCobra · November 22nd, 2009, 07:49 PM

I have a pair of Tokiko drag adjustable those are amazing

AMNick · November 23rd, 2009, 10:09 AM

Nice! Yeah those are fantastic bang-for-your-buck shocks. Wait until you get the front struts, then you will be even more amazed!

November 20th, 2009, 08:11 PM	#1
Firaga Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 413 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tokico HP series shocks... so impressed! So I got a pair from AmericanMuscle, and I have to say, these outperformed my expectations by miles. I bought them, only hoping that my ride would be a little nicer when hitting the speed bumps and my car wouldn't crash down so hard. It ended up being much more than that. It feels like it isn't even the same car. I have never been so impressed by something so simple that I've done to this vehicle. Upon accel it seems to pick up a little quicker and smoother, cornering is drastically improved, and driving at highway speeds is comfortable now. Before the car seemed to vibrate all over, and I hated it, but now, it's almost perfect. I haven't done anything else to the suspension, but for $89... I don't think I've ever been more impressed before. So I know there's a more expensive brand I could have gone with, but gosh damn, I'm just so happy. These shocks kick the crap out of the 17 year old stock ones. Needed to put that out there.

November 21st, 2009, 02:11 PM	#4
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	good job bro. now you just got to get the front two also!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 22nd, 2009, 01:32 PM	#6
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, it's amazing how bad blown shocks can make a car feel, and how much better brand new shocks feel in comparison. You'll probably blow a gasket when you get your new struts, hahaha. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

November 22nd, 2009, 07:49 PM	#8
CammedMysticCobra Regular Mustang MystiqueCobra2004 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 380 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a pair of Tokiko drag adjustable those are amazing __________________ Full bolt ons Fully built Teksid Block Custom Comp Stage 10s missing JLT, Acufab TB and 2.8 Kenne http://www.youtube.com/user/MysticCobra04 Sold not lost and will never be forgotten.

November 23rd, 2009, 10:09 AM	#9
AMNick Authorized Vendor 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice! Yeah those are fantastic bang-for-your-buck shocks. Wait until you get the front struts, then you will be even more amazed! __________________ AMNick Ex-Forums Liaison AmericanMuscle.com PM AMStanger - AM's New Forums Liaison with all questions and discount inquiries!

November 21st, 2009, 01:32 AM	#2
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,446 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was looking in to those did you get a set of 4?

November 21st, 2009, 01:27 PM	#3
Firaga Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 413 iTrader: 0 reviews	No, I only bought the 2 rears. The front struts were a little bit more than I was able to spend.

November 22nd, 2009, 01:27 PM	#5
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,446 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea I need new shocks hella bad

November 22nd, 2009, 05:53 PM	#7
Firaga Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 413 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oooohh yes. Those are next on the list... Considerably more expensive... and more difficult to install I assume...

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