Tokico HP (blues) Shock/Strut driving impressions.

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For reference my suspension setup is as follows:

16X7 Konig Heliums
205/50/16 tires
Springtech 1.7 in lowering springs
TRD rear sway bar
Tokico HP dampers

So I got these about a month ago, and have been very happy with them. They are over $100 cheaper than the TRD upgraded shock/struts. The Tokico HP line is commonly refered to as "blues" because they are bright blue in color. Blues are valved stiffer than stock and are designed with lowered applications in mind. These are more performance oriented than the KYB GR-2 line, and ride nearly identical to the TRD KYB shocks and struts.

My car was lowered with the stock struts before I installed the Blues. The car rides a bit firmer, but does not compress, bottom out or wallow over high speed dips. It is much more surefooted on freeway ramps, and more stable over bumps. I have been very happy with them, and the ride quality did not degrade much, but the change is noticeable. I have rode in a car with TRD springs, TRD dampers and a TRD swaybar, and the ride of that car felt pretty close to my setup. Getting the Tokicos is a good way to save a few bucks if you want a performance setup without the expense of coilovers.