Kit Wetzler wrote:
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> Kirk Meline wrote:
> >
> > Why don't you just buy some Tokico's and not worry about breaking, screwing
> > with the settings, leaks, etc? Those Konis always seem to be breaking.
> > Just my observation.
>
> and risk the adjustors breaking off, and the seals blowing out and fluid
> barfing all over your driveway? :) I've had really bad luck with
> Tokico's on my cars. The Illuminas are not revalveable and aren't stiff
> enough for use with coilovers, but they work ok for stock class. The
> Blues are basically worthless. I really like Konis, but Bilsteins are
> probably the best in terms of longevity.
After switching to Suspension Techniques springs on my Rx7, I blew out
the seals twice on the rear Tokico shocks. I installed Konis and the
problem went away, plus the ride and handling improved...
John
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