Strut question?

[pbsupra90]

I have a '90 Turbo stocker with TEMS. Yes.... when you press normal the ride is a bit softer than in sport mode. I drive a car more for a comfortable ride. Just wanted to know what shocks/struts do you think provide the softest ride. Koni, Bilstein, Tokico. And what would provide the softest ride and still be compatible with TEMS system. Thanks:icon_bigg:icon_razz

 

[stevenr816]

Nothing will be as soft as the stock 25 year old struts


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[Poodles]

There's only one company that makes TEMS compatible shocks: Tokico Illumina's

 

[steve_mk3]

Doesnt toyota still make strusts for our cars? I would think the OEM would be softer than Tokicos - I think that is the only 2 available option to keep TEMS

 

[destrux]

You can adjust Koni to be as soft as you want, but unless you swap to softer springs all you will end up with is a bouncy ride. The stock shocks are (somewhat) stiff so they match the springs.

 

[suprageezer]

Per my converstion with Tokico, the Illuimna II TEMS compatible shocks are no longer made, yes folks still have them in stock at a premium price. What they make now is called Illumina, a five way adjustable shock easily accesible to change the settings. Part #s can be found at their website.

http://www.tokicoperformanceshocks.com

 

[pbsupra90]

Thanks. Just wondering if I were to bring my car into the mechanic, who would he call? Are you saying the OEM's are no longer made? How about a set of Bilstein struts? Expensive, but heard they are good. Just wondering whether that is a viable option.

 

[hvyman]

From Toyota your looking at around 160 - 240 ish depending where you go for just 1 tems shock.

All 4 and your close to coilovers.

I have my coilovers on full soft and it's soft just cruising around.