Need new shocks/struts. Aftermarket Tokicos or Stock 03 Bilsteins?

[32ValveRom]

So, I'm looking into getting new shock/struts for my car and was considering some adjustable Tokicos for about $550. I was wondering if you guys would rather have those or some stock Bilsteins from and 03/04 cobra for maybe half that if I can find a good seller.

I have a 99 cobra and don't plan on any road racing.

Thanks guys

 

['03GTinFLA]

I got all 4 used Billsteins for $150 a couple years ago and they run great. I've only had the stock crap they put on GT's and then some autozone crap that was recommended to me so I can't compare to Tokicos but mine is a DD that I drive hard but don't autocross or take to the strip so the used Bills are perfect for me.

 

[Flghtmstr1]

I love my Bilsteins. I would buy them again in an instant. I'd even be willing to pay full price for them; they're that good.

 

[Nightstick]

Koni Sport Adjustables. About same price as Tokicos thur stangsuspension.com

 

[ForPointSex]

I just could not spend that much money on Bilstiens on my Mustang with 153k miles. I bought some Mach 1 Shock/Strut set from Ford Mustang Mach 1 OEM Tokico Struts & Shocks and they work good.

Edit:

Just noticed you have a Cobra with IRS so you can't use the above.

 

[PULMEOVR]

I have Tokico HP shocks/struts with H&R SS Springs. I notice no difference over stock going from stock shocks/struts to performance aftermarket. I see no improvement in ride quality, nor handling.

 

[007]

Neither. I'd KYB AGX (I love em), or shell out the money for the Konis if they really are the same as the Tokico pricing. I am very glad my shocks are adjustable.

BTW the rear AGX shocks are way easier to adjust than the Tokicos. They have a dial on the side.

 

[JBVobra]

when i lowered my 04 vert with h&r race springs, i went with bilstein hd models for the strut/shocks (BE5-2959-H0 and V36-4138-H3). also got mm cc plates. this is a great setup and is definitely distinguishable from factory handling....but the verts did start life off with the weak sauce spring rates and bilstein valving versus the 03/04 coupes.

 

[32ValveRom]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the replies. I think i'm gonna get those Bilsteins though.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Go the the dealer and ask for 03-04 Mach 1 struts. They are awesome. Tokico makes them.