Few questions, relo, shock torque & koni set up
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Few questions, relo, shock torque & koni set up Hi,
Anyone know the correct torque spec for the upper nuts on the rear koni shock? Same as stock I assume, as there's the same rubber buffer type of set up, 156 in-lbs?
There's a comic book drawing showing not to over tighten them, but no specs.
I also measured my rear lca for level today (set in the top hole with relo brackets) and they are almost level, only 1/4" down to axle.
They must have been 1 3/4 outta level down to the body side before (!?), with only the hose mod. That's not normal, is it?
And yea, my axle is well out of center of the arch with the bolt on relo brackets.
, but I'm pleased at least the LCA are near level now.
Can't wait to get the fronts shocks on
Whilst I'm on the subject, what setting (firm/soft) do you guys recommend for them? I'm sure I'll have a play, but I'd like to start with a good baseline.
Many thanks for the help.......
Anyone know the correct torque spec for the upper nuts on the rear koni shock? Same as stock I assume, as there's the same rubber buffer type of set up, 156 in-lbs?
There's a comic book drawing showing not to over tighten them, but no specs.
I also measured my rear lca for level today (set in the top hole with relo brackets) and they are almost level, only 1/4" down to axle.
They must have been 1 3/4 outta level down to the body side before (!?), with only the hose mod. That's not normal, is it?
And yea, my axle is well out of center of the arch with the bolt on relo brackets.
, but I'm pleased at least the LCA are near level now.Can't wait to get the fronts shocks on
Whilst I'm on the subject, what setting (firm/soft) do you guys recommend for them? I'm sure I'll have a play, but I'd like to start with a good baseline.
Many thanks for the help.......
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Hi,
Anyone know the correct torque spec for the upper nuts on the rear koni shock? Same as stock I assume, as there's the same rubber buffer type of set up, 156 in-lbs?
There's a comic book drawing showing not to over tighten them, but no specs.
I also measured my rear lca for level today (set in the top hole with relo brackets) and they are almost level, only 1/4" down to axle.
They must have been 1 3/4 outta level down to the body side before (!?), with only the hose mod. That's not normal, is it?
And yea, my axle is well out of center of the arch with the bolt on relo brackets., but I'm pleased at least the LCA are near level now.
Can't wait to get the fronts shocks on
Whilst I'm on the subject, what setting (firm/soft) do you guys recommend for them? I'm sure I'll have a play, but I'd like to start with a good baseline.
Many thanks for the help.......
Anyone know the correct torque spec for the upper nuts on the rear koni shock? Same as stock I assume, as there's the same rubber buffer type of set up, 156 in-lbs?
There's a comic book drawing showing not to over tighten them, but no specs.
I also measured my rear lca for level today (set in the top hole with relo brackets) and they are almost level, only 1/4" down to axle.
They must have been 1 3/4 outta level down to the body side before (!?), with only the hose mod. That's not normal, is it?
And yea, my axle is well out of center of the arch with the bolt on relo brackets.
, but I'm pleased at least the LCA are near level now.Can't wait to get the fronts shocks on
Whilst I'm on the subject, what setting (firm/soft) do you guys recommend for them? I'm sure I'll have a play, but I'd like to start with a good baseline.
Many thanks for the help.......
No torque spec on the rear, tighten just like the drawing shows where the rubber starts to bulge in the middle to about even w/ the outter washer. Don't over-tigten and make sure you put the jam nut on top.
