skunk2 vs LoTek vs TOKICO

[markrutherford]

Im looking into lowering my cb7 with new struts and springs not coil overs and these are the three brands that i came across. So im woundering with one do you guys think are good. I want pros and cons please...Thanks

[vtecfanatic]

id go with tokico.
best imo

im thinking about getting the same.

id go with tokico.
best imo

im thinking about getting the same.

only thing bad with these is the drop isnt too much if your just trying to do springs.

get tokico shocks and tein drop springs if your looking for something a lil lower.

[deevergote]

You're looking for shock and spring combos only?

Skunk2's shocks blow. They aren't made for the spring rate, oddly enough, and nobody I've ever met has ever been happy with the setup.

Lotec is garbage. Plain and simple.

Tokico is alright, but as vtecfanatic said, the drop won't be great.


The only shocks you should bother with for the CB7 (if you're on a budget) are Koni STR.T. I suggest going to www.neuspeed.com and getting a set of those, and a set of Neuspeed Sport or Race springs. High quality stuff that will last, perform properly, and most importantly, be safe!

[markrutherford]

You're looking for shock and spring combos only?

Skunk2's shocks blow. They aren't made for the spring rate, oddly enough, and nobody I've ever met has ever been happy with the setup.

Lotec is garbage. Plain and simple.

Tokico is alright, but as vtecfanatic said, the drop won't be great.


The only shocks you should bother with for the CB7 (if you're on a budget) are Koni STR.T. I suggest going to www.neuspeed.com and getting a set of those, and a set of Neuspeed Sport or Race springs. High quality stuff that will last, perform properly, and most importantly, be safe!

I like the prices for the struts and springs but dont OE replacement type of struts cant handle more then 1.5 inch drop and the springs on the site drops 1.75 front and 1.5 in front. Would that be pushing the struts???

[JoshM]

I like the prices for the struts and springs but dont OE replacement type of struts cant handle more then 1.5 inch drop and the springs on the site drops 1.75 front and 1.5 in front. Would that be pushing the struts???

The SRT.R will hold up fine with any Neuspeed/H&R spring.

[deevergote]

The STR.T is basically the same thing as the Koni Yellow (also called Koni Sport) on the softest setting. It's not a performance shock, by any means, but it's definitely the best option you're going to find anywhere near that price. It shouldn't blow out on you, and it shouldn't provide an unpredictable ride.

But yes, most OE replacement shocks should not be used with any lowering springs, or any springs that provide a spring rate higher than 15% over stock. Most common OE replacements, such as KYB GR2 and Tokico HP, are capable of that, and no more.

[JaberCB7]

But yes, most OE replacement shocks should not be used with any lowering springs, or any springs that provide a spring rate higher than 15% over stock. Most common OE replacements, such as KYB GR2 and Tokico HP, are capable of that, and no more.

better change the nuespeed springs out of my tokico blues