jasonZ Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hello all, Years ago I purchased a Tokico strut/spring set. I do not remember if the shocks were the HP or Illumina. They're blue if that helps. Springs are marked 5022-F and 5022-R. Life got in the way before being able to install the kit but it's time has finally come. The car is currently up on stands and I installed the front this morning. At full droop with wheels mounted the spring is about 3/4 to 1 inch from the top perch. Is this what anyone would call normal? I have not installed the rear in the car yet but did not have to compress any of the springs to assemble the strut. This didn't surprise be considering the length of the new vs stock springs. Do I search? constantly....I've gotten lost in "the strut thread" on several ocasions. I have always been able to find the answers to my questions in the forum but have not been able to find this one so far. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Its OK. The after-market spring is shorter than the stock spring. You just need to be careful lowering the car to be sure the spring settles onto the perch squarely. Once the weight of the car is on it, all should be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonZ Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 That was my thought as well, just wanted conformation from the experts! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Oh stop stop stop! Really good tip. Get some metal zip ties, from harbor freight or generic auto parts store and wrap the spring through that and the drain hole. Do both top and bottom on all 4 holes and you won't have to worry about settling the spring each time you jack up the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenman Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Blue Tokico shocks are HP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonZ Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Back on all fours again! Thanks for all the good suggestions. I was able to get the springs to settle without too much fuss. Seattlejester, great tip and I will deffinately look into doing that to prevent any future headaches. Now on to the hundred other projects to get it back on the road looking and acting the way it is meant to. Not complaining...feels good to get this project rolling again. literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby_Carlton Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hey Jason if you ever want to sell those Tokico 5022 springs let me know! I've been looking for some for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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