Tokico adj. Struts for Thunderbird on eBay

[Don Pfau]

I saw these Tokico 5 way adjustable struts on ebay for a 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird S/C or V8. Does anybody know it these will fit a Mark VIII or if not can they be made to. With there adjustment I thought they could be set to a better setting at the drag strip (similar to 90/10 shocks) and then back for handling on the street. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0282055533&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[dnehthend]

if you're on springs

 

[ripped camel]

You need to look up on the actual manufacturers websites to get proper part numbers when buying. If I remember correctly we use the 89-97 Thunderbird V8 suspension components, but NOT THE S/C (supercoupe) because it has electronic suspension from the factory.

Yes you can adjust Tokico Illumina for different stiffness. They are great shocks if you have the green!

 

[Staffamerica74]

They work but are expensive.

 

[LaserSVT]

You need to look up on the actual manufacturers websites to get proper part numbers when buying. If I remember correctly we use the 89-97 Thunderbird V8 suspension components, but NOT THE S/C (supercoupe) because it has electronic suspension from the factory.

Yes you can adjust Tokico Illumina for different stiffness. They are great shocks if you have the green!

That dont matter. Anything for the FN chasis will fit. Yes SC's had AAS and you cant use those on a Mark cause no controller but aftermarket adjustable shocks/struts do not interface with with the T-Birds AAS so these will work if he has a coil conversion.



That made me think of something I may try one day. If I had another coil converted Mark I think I would like to get my hands on some Tien struts/shocks and then get their electronic controller for them. That way you could still dial in a nice ride and at the push of a button go to a firm setting to play in the corners.

 

[Don Pfau]

if you're on springs

Yes mine has been converted to coils. Thanks to everyone

 

[DLF]

I saw these Tokico 5 way adjustable struts on ebay for a 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird S/C or V8. Does anybody know it these will fit a Mark VIII or if not can they be made to. With there adjustment I thought they could be set to a better setting at the drag strip (similar to 90/10 shocks) and then back for handling on the street. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0282055533&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Be careful!

I believe that the listing is incorrect. To my knowledge, Tokico doesn't make the 5-way shock for the Thunderbird, only the 2-way electronically adjustable shocks as replacement for the SC shocks.

Look HERE.

 

[Don Pfau]

Be careful!

I believe that the listing is incorrect. To my knowledge, Tokico doesn't make the 5-way shock for the Thunderbird, only the 2-way electronically adjustable shocks as replacement for the SC shocks.

Look HERE.

They also have this listing for 1989-1997 Cougars and under the part #'s list it is the same part #'s as the Thunderbird add. I looked at the link you sent and the Thunderbird S/C electronic Models part numbers match the part number in the ebay add. Thanks I almost made a big mistake http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKI...ssories&fits=Model:Cougar&hash=item53e27b0dbc

 

[DLF]

They also have this listing for 1989-1997 Cougars and under the part #'s list it is the same part #'s as the Thunderbird add. And both say 5 way adjustable. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKI...ssories&fits=Model:Cougar&hash=item53e27b0dbc

Did you look at the link I posted to Tokico's application chart?????

The EU3689 and EU3690 shocks are listed only for the SC's, and are 2-way electronically controlled shocks.

I had a set in my SC until I replaced them with Koni's.

However, if you don't believe me, let us know what happens.

 

[DLF]

They also have this listing for 1989-1997 Cougars and under the part #'s list it is the same part #'s as the Thunderbird add. I looked at the link you sent and the Thunderbird S/C electronic Models part numbers match the part number in the ebay add. Thanks I almost made a big mistake http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKI...ssories&fits=Model:Cougar&hash=item53e27b0dbc

You're quite welcome.

 

[LaserSVT]

I never clicked on his link but I never knew someone made aftermarket struts that worked with the SC's stock AAS computer. Learn something new every day. Thats one of the biggest things that turned me away from buying a T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Nobody makes struts for them any more so their AAS becomes useless. Too bad the two cars struts are not interchangeable.

 

[Don Pfau]

That made me think of something I may try one day. If I had another coil converted Mark I think I would like to get my hands on some Tien struts/shocks and then get their electronic controller for them. That way you could still dial in a nice ride and at the push of a button go to a firm setting to play in the corners. [/QUOTE]

I thing I'll look up the wiring schematic for these struts maybe you could hook them up to a two way switch for firm and soft without a computer. I would still rather have the 5 way adjustable.

 

[DLF]

I think I'll look up the wiring schematic for these struts maybe you could hook them up to a two way switch for firm and soft without a computer. I would still rather have the 5 way adjustable.

There is no "wiring schematic" for the shocks, they're strictly mechanical.

You can do what you suggest, if you use the stock SC acuators (see pic).

But, the Tokico shocks aren't really that good, not much firmer than the stock SC shocks, so IMHO it's not worth doing. You're much better off using Koni's.

 

[Don Pfau]

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The Tokico shocks aren't really that good, not much firmer than the stock SC shocks, so IMHO it's not worth doing. You're much better off using Koni's.[/QUOTE

][/QUOTE][/QUOTE]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I want a Strut/shock that can be adjusted to work similar to a 90/10 drag shock and then to at least semi firm street. What would you recommend for this?

 

[DLF]

I want a Strut/shock that can be adjusted to work similar to a 90/10 drag shock and then to at least semi firm street. What would you recommend for this?

I have Koni's on all of my cars.

 

[thaywood]

That made me think of something I may try one day. If I had another coil converted Mark I think I would like to get my hands on some Tien struts/shocks and then get their electronic controller for them. That way you could still dial in a nice ride and at the push of a button go to a firm setting to play in the corners.

I thing I'll look up the wiring schematic for these struts maybe you could hook them up to a two way switch for firm and soft without a computer. I would still rather have the 5 way adjustable.

I did this with a 1987 Mustang about 12 years ago. I had an '88 T-Bird Turbo that I had wrecked, and I was driving an '87 Mustang 2.3L 5-speed as my daily driver. Basically, I took the front struts, rear shocks, entire rear end w/disc brakes, and front and rear sway bars off the T-Bird and put them on the Mustang. I wired the electronic strut/shock actuators to a rocker switch that I mounted under the climate control panel in the Mustang and I could switch from soft to firm whenever I wanted. In the Mustang, the setup wasn't "automatic" anymore because I didn't want to mess with all the sensors on the T-Bird. But it worked very nicely. That little 'Stang didn't have much power, but it handled like a go-kart!