Opinion: Shocks/Struts Monroe, Tokico

[RyanOrlando]

I drive a 02 civic ex, my stock shocks and struts are leaking and they are shit. Im just looking for some pointers. I want to drop my car at some point with springs so I was thinking Tokico HP "blue shock" or Monroe. Does anyone have these brands in their car? any experience? I want some opinions before I decide to buy. Thanks guys! :mays:

http://thmotorsports.com/tokico/tokico_shocks_hp_series/g-50357.aspx

[redlinetuning]

I've had the Tokico HP "Blues" on my 88 Accord hatch, with Neuspeed Sport springs. They rode very nicely with the mild drop. For ride comfort they were great for what I spent back in 97.

[Bad Biddy]

I have the tokico illuminas with h&r springs. I personally like the ride but it could be a little bouncy at times for some people

[RyanOrlando]

Thanks a lot. I've been asking everyone I know for their opinion to narrow my selection. I'm leaning toward Tokico Hp blues with springs. Tien, H&R? I'm on a budget and havnt decided. the 7th gen forum im on doesnt really help me because everything they suggest is way out of my price range.

[AlexD]

cant go wrong with tein. hr is good, although people say the springs start to sag after a while

[hanson12b]

i bot blues with ground control coilovers, not too bad but i need to raise it up a little.

[krukedking]

tokiko suck!

[hanson12b]

tokiko suck!

they work just fine, you better hurry up and buy my vc so you can get it powder coated!

[2000_IntegraGS]

Tokico blues and the Monroes are ok. They are basically just for normal use. Now a lot of people run on them and put coilovers on them, in all reality that is fine and your desicion. I have tokico illuminas and I fucking love them! Now, teins are sweet, but like you said, you are on a budget and I fully understand.

Personally, if you choose to go with the blues or monroes, I would just say, do not drop your car all the way. They are not the greatest of shocks and when you drop the car down on those lower end shocks, they have a greater potential to bottom out more, and break faster. just my two cents.

[fakehatch]

I have an 01 civic, tokico blues with springtech 1.5" drop. Mine is a bit stiff, not bouncy at all, almost a stock ride. Looks better, not aggressively droped.

I got a package deal on ebay. Installation was a PITA, had to cut some bolts off the rear. So far so good though.

[fakehatch]

This is the only picture I have, almost to copper mountain after a wicked snow storm, check out my ice body kit.

[MR_EJ8]

I had tokico blues and tein s techs in my old civic and it rode almost better than stock... but tokico blues are just oem replacement shocks, they arent made for major drops or any performance handling.

[RyanOrlando]

I had tokico blues and tein s techs in my old civic and it rode almost better than stock... but tokico blues are just oem replacement shocks, they arent made for major drops or any performance handling.

I'm pretty sure they are rated for a 1.5" drop but I could be wrong... Its not like I drive a em2 with a K series swap and want the best I can get.. I drive a D17a2 haha, the oem stocks need to go so I'm looking for a good product that I can replace them with but still stay on my budget. I figured, hey, were doing struts and shocks, why not throw some springs on there.

[MR_EJ8]

I'm pretty sure they are rated for a 1.5" drop but I could be wrong... Its not like I drive a em2 with a K series swap and want the best I can get.. I drive a D17a2 haha, the oem stocks need to go so I'm looking for a good product that I can replace them with but still stay on my budget. I figured, hey, were doing struts and shocks, why not throw some springs on there.

Yeah if you just want a decent drop and a smooth ride go with tokico blues and s-techs. Cant go wrong.

[powerofdreams]

which monroes are you talking about? aren't they just stock replacement?

[RyanOrlando]

which monroes are you talking about? aren't they just stock replacement?

Yeah pretty much. They are not rated for a drop. I've heard that tokico hp blues are oem replacements but I'm pretty sure they are rated for a drop whether they are considered oem or not.

[PATSCAR]

I just had monroe struts replaced in my prelude. There is no drop, and I think that you were correct in saying that monroe is only for stock replacements. I had my struts and alignment done...and it feels like a brand new car again! $300 later!!!:thumb:

[jason248]

I hear the combo of HR with blues is bouncy from a few people. for springs i personally stick with neuspeed . in my civic im running KYB GR2's with Neuspeed Race Springs and its solid, not bouncy at all

[nusdogg]

I have Tein S Tech springs on my Accord with blue Tokico shocks and it rides nice like OEM.

[auto_manual_swap]

look into koni str.ts i just got my set from neuspeed for 231 shipped, i as reading about people throwin ground controls and slamming with em and they work fine, im putting skunk2's on mine so the way i see it most bang for your buck is those

[RyanOrlando]

looks like i have to to an alternator job first, woopee :palm:

[dnice78]

I'm riding on KYB GR-2's and H&R OEM Sport Springs right now. Very nice for a DD, but I need something stiffer.

[redlinetuning]

looks like i have to to an alternator job first, woopee :palm:

why not rebuild the alternator yourself? disassemble the thing and inspect the brushes, replace them if needed. AC Delco sells brush kits for <15$... sure has heck beats buying one for $100+ bs.

[RyanOrlando]

why not rebuild the alternator yourself? disassemble the thing and inspect the brushes, replace them if needed. AC Delco sells brush kits for <15$... sure has heck beats buying one for $100+ bs.

Already bought a re-manufactured one :(

[hontega1991]

hi there everybody,i drive a 91 gs and when i got the car 3 weeks ago the springs on them were really low..cant even come in mi driveway without hurtin my oil pan.i would like some advice on what springs i could replace them with..also anyone with a lot of DA knowledge to gave me some help on mi build.(PIC COMIN SOON)

[xmodmatt]

yea enter your driveway at an angle. and fail first post

[auto_manual_swap]

Go with the Koni str.t I love em

[RyanOrlando]

I went with the Tokico HP Blues

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/Caliskatz09/iPhonePics049.jpg

[ziwang55]

so what are the recommended struts when it comes to agressive spring drops?

[RyanOrlando]

so what are the recommended struts when it comes to agressive spring drops?

good question.. I want to put a lower drop spring on my tokicos

[RyanJ1986]

Wouldnt go more than 1.5" on blues.

[krukedking]

i wouldnt waste the money on blues! or tokiko for that matter

[Bryant]

i wouldnt waste the money on blues! or tokiko for that matter

x2 just get some tein coilovers or something

[krukedking]

^^ i have tien basics on my 4 door and i am satisfied..

[Bryant]

^^ i have tien basics on my 4 door and i am satisfied..

And not a bad price either

[JDMB1992EG]

Any springs will give you a smoother ride over coilovers. As for the shock both you mention are good as long as you dont lower it too low causing the seals on the shock to blow. I personally say get monroes because you get a lifetime warranty.

[jdmachine]

or just save a little more and buy a used set of F2 type 1's full coilovers.

[eg6z6]

I have blues front and back with matching springs. These were made for an ef but, ive got them on my eg. Should have been an inch drop in back, 1.5 in front. On the eg it was more like a 2-2.5 drop. (Had to use ef front forks). I feel like they ride very nice. Stiffenough for control but, not super brutal either. Full set shipped for under $400, great setup on a budget.