Recommendation for Shocks?

[daikin22]

This is my first post. Well, I would like you guy to recommend shock for me. Now, I'm using H&R spring and I would like to get new shock that give me a smooth drive. In my mind, I just look for Tein, Tanabe, and TRD. Which one would you recommend?

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[YarisSedan]

Tokiko

[ztrack157]

Tokico will stiffen it up a bit. For smoothness KYB should suffice.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Tokico and KYB both are the manufacturers of the TRD Sportivo shocks. My TRD's are made by KYB. They are good, but non-adjustable. I got some Tokico "Blues" for my dad's Camry, and the ride got mildly stiffer (again, Tokico Blues are probably the same ones as the TRD's).

[daikin22]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Tokico and KYB both are the manufacturers of the TRD Sportivo shocks. My TRD's are made by KYB. They are good, but non-adjustable. I got some Tokico "Blues" for my dad's Camry, and the ride got mildly stiffer (again, Tokico Blues are probably the same ones as the TRD's).

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Do you which model is same spac as TRD shocks (for yaris).

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by daikin22

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Do you which model is same spac as TRD shocks (for yaris).

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Sorry, I actually do not know which KYB model has the same specs as the TRD's. But I would assume the GR-2's.

On that note, I had GR-2's on my GTI with some Megan lowering springs. It was a pretty smooth ride. Not as stiff as my Yaris' ride (probably due to the S.Techs).

[daikin22]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Sorry, I actually do not know which KYB model has the same specs as the TRD's. But I would assume the GR-2's.

On that note, I had GR-2's on my GTI with some Megan lowering springs. It was a pretty smooth ride. Not as stiff as my Yaris' ride (probably due to the S.Techs).

I just saw from another your post. Are you using Tein spring w/ Tanabe shocks, aren't you? Well, I would like to ask you about Tanabe shocks which is good or not.

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Well, your tanabe shocks is adjustable shocks, isn't it? and is it "Tanabe Sustec Pro" right?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by daikin22

I just saw from another your post. Are you using Tein spring w/ Tanabe shocks, aren't you? Well, I would like to ask you about Tanabe shocks which is good or not.

Thank you

Well, your tanabe shocks is adjustable shocks, isn't it? and is it "Tanabe Sustec Pro" right?

I believe you misread that. I have the Tein S.Tech springs with the TRD Sportivo shocks with a Tanabe Sustec strut bar. I like this set up a lot. Steering is more responsive, and body roll is pretty much reduced. However, since I do not have a rear sway bar, and if I push it hard onto an onramp, I can feel the car understeer. Therefore, I would recommend going with a rear sway bar first before a front strut bar.

[daikin22]

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[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Sorry, I actually do not know which KYB model has the same specs as the TRD's. But I would assume the GR-2's.

On that note, I had GR-2's on my GTI with some Megan lowering springs. It was a pretty smooth ride. Not as stiff as my Yaris' ride (probably due to the S.Techs).

KYB GR-2 shocks will have the same body as TRD's however the "valving spec" will differ as the GR-2's are an OEM replacement (smooth ride) while the TRD version have much firmer valve spec's and provide a performance ride.
If you want a ride similar to stock damping go with GR-2. The TRD shocks will rattle your fillings loose in comparison. Much firmer with resultant incredable handling when teamed with TRD springs and swaybar.

[daikin22]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

KYB GR-2 shocks will have the same body as TRD's however the "valving spec" will differ as the GR-2's are an OEM replacement (smooth ride) while the TRD version have much firmer valve spec's and provide a performance ride.
If you want a ride similar to stock damping go with GR-2. The TRD shocks will rattle your fillings loose in comparison. Much firmer with resultant incredable handling when teamed with TRD springs and swaybar.

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Well, blacksandiegovitz said that GR-2 will blow out if I put it with lower spring. GR-2 can use with lower spring?

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

KYB GR-2 shocks will have the same body as TRD's however the "valving spec" will differ as the GR-2's are an OEM replacement (smooth ride) while the TRD version have much firmer valve spec's and provide a performance ride.
If you want a ride similar to stock damping go with GR-2. The TRD shocks will rattle your fillings loose in comparison. Much firmer with resultant incredable handling when teamed with TRD springs and swaybar.

They don't feel that much more dampened (enough to rattle things off of the dash or anything, unlike my friend's Toaster).

[MUSKOKA800]

KYB do manufacture the TRD shocks (mine at least) but the difference is the damping rates.
The TRD shocks produce excellent handling but at the sacrifice of ride comfort. If you want a "smooth" ride find a shock with much less damping than the TRD's. The KYB GR-2 shocks may be your answer. They are an OEM replacement shock with slightly greater damping than the stock units. I've enjoyed them in my previous ride (Eibach lowered Talon) and the ride comfort was maintained while still controlling the stiffer lowering springs adequately.

Good Luck!

[daikin22]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

KYB do manufacture the TRD shocks (mine at least) but the difference is the damping rates.
The TRD shocks produce excellent handling but at the sacrifice of ride comfort. If you want a "smooth" ride find a shock with much less damping than the TRD's. The KYB GR-2 shocks may be your answer. They are an OEM replacement shock with slightly greater damping than the stock units. I've enjoyed them in my previous ride (Eibach lowered Talon) and the ride comfort was maintained while still controlling the stiffer lowering springs adequately.

Good Luck!

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KYB GR-2 is suitable for Yaris right?

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[blacksandiegovitz]

Originally Posted by daikin22

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KYB GR-2 is suitable for Yaris right?

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Gr-2 's are only a good "upgrade" if you blow your stock struts/shocks out . Imo stock shocks are better . If you need to go with gr-2 don't pair them up with any spring lower than like tanabe nf210's or they'll blow-out in about 2 months . Bare mininum go with a set of blue's or save a get some megan or basic tein coilovers , only about 250 more than the 500 a set of blue's/tein s tech's or tanabe springs will cost you .

[daikin22]

Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

Gr-2 's are only a good "upgrade" if you blow your stock struts/shocks out . Imo stock shocks are better . If you need to go with gr-2 don't pair them up with any spring lower than like tanabe nf210's or they'll blow-out in about 2 months . Bare mininum go with a set of blue's or save a get some megan or basic tein coilovers , only about 250 more than the 500 a set of blue's/tein s tech's or tanabe springs will cost you .

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Well, what about Tokiko shocks? It's can be match with lower spring, right?

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[blacksandiegovitz]

Originally Posted by daikin22

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Well, what about Tokiko shocks? It's can be match with lower spring, right?

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Yeah Tokico blues are the best for the price . I 've ran blues on 3 differnt car's i've owned all with at least -2 lowerd springs and never blew a strut out . Good performance strut and pretty "firm" feeling over stock.