pl521sss Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Like to hear opinions between these shocks on a 510. Currently have the KYB GR2 with Suspension Technique springs and find them not adequate for moderate to aggressive street driving. I had Tokico HP blue in my previous 510 in the past and felt better than these GR2's. I'm not going for CO setup. Going to replace them with Tokico HP blue soon. Have the Koni D shocks also but saving them for another 510 :D Quote Link to comment
nbesheer Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 On my S130 I have tockico HP's with Tokico springs and it is great, on my 610 I have KYB GR2 with stock springs it is good but it is not for handling. Quote Link to comment
Jason Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Comfort KYB, performance Bilstein. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Comfort KYB, performance Bilstein. I'm only considering the 3 shocks I mentioned I'm sure there's more shock selections out there I do have Bilstein on my truck and they are stiff Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I have the Tokico HP Blues and I like them. They are a good inexpensive choice. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 KYB GR2s are more a less just a cheap replacement shock. Blue tokicos are good but the tokico Illumunas maybe better. I like the koni D adjustable. so you can match it up with the spring but remember they work on retraction only not comprression. I heard of Koni yellows(gas) but they dont list one for a 510 The KYB "GAS A Just" is the shit if you ever can find them(NLA) better for a Rally car as it might lift the car abit Quote Link to comment
Jason Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm with Hainz, I use the KYB Gas if I can get them, the Bilsteins came in my car and I'm going to have the spare set re valved and rebuilt. I have heard the Koni's don't control stiff shocks very well .... Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 for me I really like Tokico products. very easy to attain. consistent performance, works well with aftermarket springs. KYB is more of a stock replacement. I liked Koni but have not used them on a datsun yet Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Spoke so soon Rear shocks came in It's a bargain for $36.10 each shipped for free The front inserts are tough to find, still looking And here's that Koni D Was just reading the instruction for it Downside on this once installed, you have to remove it to adjust it Koni Front inserts on a 10.5'' strut housing from a 68' 510 Ready to be installed Supposedly, these are Nissan Comp Rear springs and shocks Shocks are made by Kontrolle Anyone familiar with Nissan Comp? Quote Link to comment
Jason Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hah, I just sold my Kontrolle front shocks that match your rears .... Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I turned my Koni about 1/4 turn to stiffen it up!!!!!!!!!! push shock together then feel the indent then turn the shock. What I do is get a bar or something and make sure it feels anout the same on retraction, as every shock might be a little different. alot of these shocks have been on shelves for years and seom seal could be bad. Konis can be rebuilt by Koni if you send them in. Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Did you still need inserts for the front? I think I can get those for you. I am in the bay area. Did you talk to Troy Ermish also? Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Did you still need inserts for the front? I think I can get those for you. I am in the bay area. Did you talk to Troy Ermish also? yeah Looking for Tokico HZ3002 Specific for 1968 510 strut housing Let me know if you know of a vendor that can still get it. Thanks Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Specific for 1968 510 strut housing????????? I believe those are 10.5 inch from weld to the bottom. You can buy the shorter 280zx cartridge size and use some washers or a steel spacer on bottom of strut housing to make up the size diffeence you could also shorted those up for the 280zx strut cartridege size. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Specific for 1968 510 strut housing????????? I believe those are 10.5 inch from weld to the bottom. You can buy the shorter 280zx cartridge size and use some washers or a steel spacer on bottom of strut housing to make up the size diffeence you could also shorted those up for the 280zx strut cartridege size. yes HZ3002 it's the correct size No spacers, no mods needed I don't want to consider 280zx cartridge yet till I know for sure that I can't get those anymore. If that's the case, will just go for the MR2 Illumina inserts Will see I'm sure I'll find a set somewhere Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Abe ,watch out for the NOS koni shock alot of them have been stored flat on the shelf for years and the orings and seals are shot inside, I had the same shocks on my first 510 for about a week and they froze up solid...literally no movement at all the front was rock solid, sent them back under warranty (:lol:) and installed the second set those lasted a little longer but did the opposite and leaked and I had no compression or rebound at all :mad: I bought a set of newer konis out of a wrecked race car from Troy and still have them in my wagon and the adjustment works great, just an FYI if they were sold as NOS Clayton Quote Link to comment
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