datz280 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am going to start “collecting†parts for a suspension re-build this coming July. I am looking at Tokico shocks (HP or Illumina) with either Arizona Z Car (180f 200r) or Top End Performance springs ( 182f 205r). This will be for a back road weekend driver. I have not seen any positive feedback about TEP. Mainly customer service and shipping times. BUT the TEP springs are selling for 149 while the AZC springs are 198. Saving $49 is appealing to me as I’m on a budget. Or am I to cheap and should spend the extra 50 and support a reputable site. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 TMC has springs for around $149... Have 'em on my '75. TMC is Traction Master Corp. They have stuff for Z's, 510's and of course - Mustangs. They also have good sway bar kits...Have them too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sims76 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Check out http://www.shox.com they had one of the best (cheapest) deals going a few years ago when I was in your situation. Name Years Product Details Price (US$) 015. Koni Shocks 1970 - 1975 Std adjustable inserts, price is for a set of 4. For the 240z and 260z ONLY, Shipping is free. 548.80 017. Tokico Illumina Shocks 1970 - 1978 Externally adjustable gas shocks. Price is for a set of 4. 522.00 019. Tokico Shocks 1970 - 1978 Non-adjustable gas shocks. Price is for a set of 4. 256.00 022. KYB Shocks 1970 - 1978 Cartridge inserts, non-adjuistable. Price is for a set of 4. 169.00 025. KYB Boot/Bump stop kit 1970 - 1978 These are sold in pairs. CALL FOR ONE. 27.00 033. Suspension Tech Springs 1970 - 1978 Lowers car 1.0 inches 179.00 035. Suspension Tech Sway Bar Kit 1970 - 1978 240 (1",3/4") 280 (1 1/8", 7/8"),. Kit contains both bars and Urethane bushings. 259.00 040. Addco front sway bar 1970 - 1978 1" dia. 139.00 042. Addco rear sway bar 1970 - 1978 .75" dia. 139.00 045. Ground Control Coil-Over kit 1970 - 1978 Kit contains Eibach ERS springs, no shocks or struts. Lowers car from 0 to 2.5 inches. 399.00 050. Tokico Suspension Kit 1970 - 1978 Kit contains springs and non-adjustable shocks. Lowers car 1" 439.00 055. Tokico Illumina Suspension Kit 1970 - 1978 Kit contains springs and externally adjustable shocks. Lowers car 1.0 inches. 629.00 060. Power Slot front rotors 1970 - 1978 set of fronts 139.90 070. Energy Susp. Urethane Bushing Kit 1970 - 1974 240/260Z Hyper Flex System, contains control arm, strut rod, steering coupler, and assorted other bushings. 167.00 072. Energy Susp. Urethane Bushing Kit 1974 - 1978 260/280Z Includes everything but front sway bar bushings 174.60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I have the AZC springs and like them and have not had any problems. I got them because I know AZC has very good parts, I did not know about TEP so I decided to stay with what I know. The rates are so close between the two it comes down to the quality of the spring steel. Find out from both companies about the quality of the spring and buy the better one. $49 is not much more to spend if they are better quality, but if they are about the same in quality go for the lesser price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed260Z Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I got my Tokkico HP struts and springs off Ebay at a great price. The combo cost me less than getting the just the stuts from MSA. But I'm not that happy with the springs. It dropped the car to low for my taste. The front cross member is only 3" off the ground!! I hear a lot of good things about the guys @ AZ, and they use this forum. Same with MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Realistically they're probably the same spring. I mean how many spring manufacturers are there out there making Z springs? And then for them to be within 5 lbs of each other... I'd go with the cheaper one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed260Z Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I think that there is also a difference in the # of coils. The Stock coils have 11 turns, while the Tokico are 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srgunz Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 TMC has springs for around $149... Have 'em on my '75. TMC is Traction Master Corp. They have stuff for Z's' date=' 510's and of course - Mustangs.[/quote'] I purchased a set of springs from Jim Cook Racing years ago. Thy were made by TMC. Must have been that Traction Master Corp. I always wondered who TMC was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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