Shock Choices, Yes, I've searched Options

[drnovascotia]

So after looking it up, i'm looking for new shocks for the dropzone springs. Because GR2's are stock replacmennt and the drop is 1.5", they aren't what I want. I don't need the luxury of Koni Yellow's either, I wanted a basic spring like a Tokico blue, etc. Is there no choice between the $200 gr2 and $600 Koni Yellow?

Thanks!

Dr.

[recneps]

those are the only companies that make shocks for our cars.

[playr158]

i have a 2.5" plus drop and kyb gr-2 in the rear and it made a world of difference

[drnovascotia]

don't expect your gr2's to last long on that drop. . .

So 2 choices is all 6th gens have ?

Dr.

[ConeTrouble]

I think that there are a couple of companies that make complete coilover packages that include their own shocks (tuned to the respective spring rate). Tein and JIC come to mind. Erm, not that that is much help for you.

I will say that I worked directly with Koni North America on my shocks, and aside from the 2-3 month wait for custom work, the quality is top-notch and the customer service is excellent.

There are other shock manufacturers out there that might fab you up a set (Bilstien, Penske), but the $$ is going to be way north of Konis.

My suggestion would be to go Konis and have the shock body shortened to fit your needs and have the vavling done to fit the spring rate of the springs you'll be using... But that is some change, too.

Nothing I know of fits what you are looking for.

[ghostdog]

I believe the KYB AGX's are interchangable from the 5th gen celica...

[mr_dude]

The GR-2s make a world of difference on a decade-old car. But if you're dropping that much... the KYBs won't be happy. Call dropzone and ask them what they think.

I'm pretty sure those two struts are the only ones made for our car. You could ghetto-rig something, but I'd say either spend a lot of money on the cosmetic drop or spend less on performance springs.

[drnovascotia]

Thats so weak. .. . . will 5th gen shocks work for us, and do they have any other options ?

Dr.

[urbandork]

[drnovascotia]

gr2's are meant for stock replacement, anything under 1" is ok, but thats it. . .that is their range. Anything more they won't work effectively and will die quickly.

So yay or nay on 5th gen shocks ?

Dr.

[Shigexile]

companies i know in Japan that makes struts for us. TRD, Bilstein premium order line, KYB, Monroe, Ohlins, el sport, C-ONE, Ap. Enginnering, J speed, Sustec Pro, Tein, Aragosta, YZ Super Road, TCS. Some of them you have to get them order made.

edit: the companies from C-ONE and on are full suspension kit.

This post has been edited by Shigexile: Nov 10, 2004 - 12:26 AM

[trdevelopment]

i got monroe rears im pretty satisfied bought them from napa and i dont have a prablem with them.

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

I'll be getting the full Tein SS Coilover Kit when it comes time to change my shocks, which I'm sure isnt too far away. The Teins look like a really solid setup....Tanabe also makes a coilover for our cars, but in my mind when it comes to suspension, Tein > Tanabe.

[Shigexile]

[drnovascotia]

I asked for shocks only, not interested in dumping money into coilovers, not what I need.

But man Celica's some short here. .this is weak

Dr.

[importceli]

if you just lookin for the drop and not performance id say just go with the kyb's with the performance springs like tien sport or pro kit both are good

[Coomer]

We should find out if the fifth gen. Celica's struts and shocks will work for us. I know that springs are interchangable from '86 to '99('86-'89 requiring the top mounts in the front from a '90-'99.)