Need help on struts

[solaran]

i have done some search on the forum and found out that ppl here like tokico struts to be better overall, i will be ordering struts for my car which could be both (front) or all 4 and i have stock springs that came wih my car. its 1999 sle. will these struts be best match for my car or should i order 4 oem struts that i m getting for $200.if tokico are the best match is this is the right place (price wise) to buy them ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKICO-H ... dZViewItem

please mention your advice my budged is around 250 but i can manage to add some money for tokico if they will be ultimate match with stock. otherwise please mention some struts that are good and in my range kyb? . Thanks!

[CamryOnBronze]

I dont think its worth spending the money on tokicos if you arent going to lower the car.

[solaran]

thanks for your advice. is there any suggestion then ? which ones should i get that can go with my springs (stock)

[SolaraBlue]

go for stock struts or kyb...

[bronzemaxell]

I dont think its worth spending the money on tokicos if you arent going to lower the car.

new OEM genuine toyota structs are actually more expensive than aftermarket struct
it worth every penny on tokico, doesn't matter lower or not,
kyb is cheaper than tokico, so is the quality, you get wat you pay for.

[SleeperSolara]

I dont think its worth spending the money on tokicos if you arent going to lower the car.

new OEM genuine toyota structs are actually more expensive than aftermarket struct
it worth every penny on tokico, doesn't matter lower or not,
kyb is cheaper than tokico, so is the quality, you get wat you pay for.

I agree.
You get what you pay for.

[woa_its_j3ff]

I dont think its worth spending the money on tokicos if you arent going to lower the car.

new OEM genuine toyota structs are actually more expensive than aftermarket struct
it worth every penny on tokico, doesn't matter lower or not,
kyb is cheaper than tokico, so is the quality, you get wat you pay for.

I agree.
You get what you pay for.

+2. not just with solaras. any car. There is the quick and maybe cheaper way..
but it's not always the right way. doesnt always mean though that expensive is better.

why not just wait a lil bit, get some tein s tech springs. then boom. lower it. It'll make your ride look even better

[unbalancedwood]

where do you live? some of us have our stock struts still...

[CamryOnBronze]

The main reason you go with tokico is they are stiffer and better for lowering springs. obviously they will still work for stock springs, but I didnt get why they were asking about them for stock springs, thats all. I have never researched oem struts since I have never had a use for them, didnt know tokico is cheaper. Go with the toks then.

[(K)]

Save another $150 and buy s-techs to go with it.

Generally speaking, when you buy new struts you technically "should" be getting new springs as well.

[akora12]

You should purchase struts for how you will use them. Regardless of budget, OEM is probably the most comfortable. KYB is a good substitute for a soft ride with less cost. Tokico offers a stiffer ride for durability and handling.

[solaran]

Guys thanks much for valuable advice. i will probably get kyb or OEM, which ever is cheaper. cuz i dont think its smart to put new spring/performance struts when car has 150K mileage on it. Thanks though. i live in massachsetts by the way. Thanks guys for your help!