What are you guys using to adjust the front Konis
07-01-2009, 09:05 AM
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What are you guys using to adjust the front Konis Are you just using an allen wrench? I was looking at these last night and think its going to be hell trying to get an allen wrench into the slot w/ a spring installed around this thing.
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Mine are actually a little hard to turn with an allen. In fact, I've bent 3 of them trying to turn the adjuster.
I eventually sharpened a screwdriver to a point so it'd fit in the adjustment hole. Lots more leverage and you don't have to remove the wheel or springs (perhaps jack the car up so your hand can fit, though).
I eventually sharpened a screwdriver to a point so it'd fit in the adjustment hole. Lots more leverage and you don't have to remove the wheel or springs (perhaps jack the car up so your hand can fit, though).
07-02-2009, 12:30 PM
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I was able to adjust mine with the spring and wheel on. I just jacked it up and fit a small allen wrench through the spring to the adjuster. I didn't bend any of my tools so it's not like you need something special.
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07-02-2009, 03:16 PM
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The springs are always in the way to some degree... the coils are angled.
Here's a hint, don't use the long end of the allen wrench in the shock.... Those of you who bought your Koni's from Strano Performance can feel free to call me for more information (but not until Monday 7/6, I'm outta here to go racing)!
Here's a hint, don't use the long end of the allen wrench in the shock.... Those of you who bought your Koni's from Strano Performance can feel free to call me for more information (but not until Monday 7/6, I'm outta here to go racing)!
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Correct me if I'm wrong, the spring suppose to seat in ONE position only.
For the adjustment, I use allen with no problem. However I've to take the wheels off the locate the adjustor slot. Depends on what kinda spring you run, difficulty might not the same.
For the adjustment, I use allen with no problem. However I've to take the wheels off the locate the adjustor slot. Depends on what kinda spring you run, difficulty might not the same.
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What kind of springs are you using? Here's a pic of mine (same type)
The tops and bottoms are flat.
I guess it's because I have coilovers. I've never seen other types of springs on these.
The tops and bottoms are flat.
I guess it's because I have coilovers. I've never seen other types of springs on these.
07-20-2009, 09:49 AM
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The springs are always in the "way" to some degree. Spring coils run on an angle... and that angle often makes access a little more awkward, but if you know the trick (I do, and am happy to pass that along privately to my customers), it's not that big a deal...
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