I know each brand has satisfied customers and are great performers (I'm actually comparing d-spec vs hd), but if if I'm looking to find a good reason to choose one over the other, I thought I could do so comparing their longevity and capability for repair for when they do fail.

In my searches, I've read Bilstein's can last a very long time, and once they end up going they can be repaired for roughly $65 a shock and be back to new again. I couldn't find any comments about tokico that talked about whether they last as long and can be repaired at all.

Could anyone comment or add input that would give any idea how Tokico compares please?

 

I've installed HD's on two different cars;

Our Magnum RT and my father-in-law's C6 Corvette. The Magnum install was >5 years ago and they still feel great. The Vette was only a year ago.

No experience with Tokico durability.

 

I would swear that Bilstien is lifetime warranty

 

Thank you. I actually remember your comments from another thread, so I'm glad your opinion hasn't changed. Bilstein seems to be tops in this category only because others have had similar opinions. Hard part is getting opinions on Tokico.

 

I thought this really only applied to a manufacturing defect, and not because they don't last a lifetime. Are you saying it's possible after 50k and these start to fail they'll send you a new set or repair the failed shocks on warranty?

 

Tokico is just now starting to distribute again. Zstore tells me it might be till December till they get D-Specs in

 

That's a big disincentive. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

No manufacturer will replace because "the valving is tired." They will replace if the shock is leaky, as an example. Koni is very good about warranty support in that regard and replaced my leaky shocks several times with just about zero hassle. They never once asked me mileage or conditions leading to failure. Then again they knew that this was a pretty common problem at that time.

I dont know about Bilstein specifically however, because I haven't had one leak or otherwise go bad on me yet.

I wouldn't even consider repairability for Tokicos, I would consider them a throw away part. Longevity wise they are fine though. Just once they are done I don't see why you wouldn't just replace considering their cost, at that point you are probably (hopefully?) ready for a more competent damper anyway. After all, the stock shocks are Tokicos anyway (lol).