Does Koni shock gets rusty inside over time?
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Does Koni shock gets rusty inside over time? I tried to adjust my front ones today and one front shock adjustment slot wouldn't budge at all. I mean I was trying to either go + or - almost bending the allen wrench and it would not move.
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I had the same problem. I don't think they get rusty, but grime and moisture get in there and it binds up.
Multiple squirts of lubricating fluid didn't do it for me. I finally took the shock assemblies off, disassembled them, and with better access to the adjuster, I finally got them loosened up and was able to move them.
Multiple squirts of lubricating fluid didn't do it for me. I finally took the shock assemblies off, disassembled them, and with better access to the adjuster, I finally got them loosened up and was able to move them.
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I had the same problem. I don't think they get rusty, but grime and moisture get in there and it binds up.
Multiple squirts of lubricating fluid didn't do it for me. I finally took the shock assemblies off, disassembled them, and with better access to the adjuster, I finally got them loosened up and was able to move them.
Multiple squirts of lubricating fluid didn't do it for me. I finally took the shock assemblies off, disassembled them, and with better access to the adjuster, I finally got them loosened up and was able to move them.
Well that's a sucky solution to an expensive shock..
one that I own..
Not exactly common problems... Can happen to shocks that are never adjusted on cars that see bad weather. Could also preemptively spray something like dry film lubricant in there upon assembly to help with the next to never situation.....
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I had the same problem. I don't think they get rusty, but grime and moisture get in there and it binds up.
Multiple squirts of lubricating fluid didn't do it for me. I finally took the shock assemblies off, disassembled them, and with better access to the adjuster, I finally got them loosened up and was able to move them.
Multiple squirts of lubricating fluid didn't do it for me. I finally took the shock assemblies off, disassembled them, and with better access to the adjuster, I finally got them loosened up and was able to move them.
Sumbitch! I just got done putting them back after installing my DMS springs. Which looks great BTW.
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Not exactly common problems... Can happen to shocks that are never adjusted on cars that see bad weather.
I'm fortunate in that my former employer used really slick "aluminum tape" in one of their assembly processes. They also could only keep the tape "on the shelf" for 12 months, and had to dispose of anything older. Many of us employees took the "expired" tape home.
When I installed my new Konis, two weeks ago, I set the adjustment, then covered the slot with a piece of this tape, to keep the dirt out. I would assume that duct tape could be used also....
When I installed my new Konis, two weeks ago, I set the adjustment, then covered the slot with a piece of this tape, to keep the dirt out. I would assume that duct tape could be used also....
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I might do that when I get home, although I've got some pieces of plastic piping lying around.
I was just thinking of cutting 2 pieces off the end, cutting a slot out of each & placing it over the adjuster so you can turn it one way for open the other closed, that's if it fits.
I was just thinking of cutting 2 pieces off the end, cutting a slot out of each & placing it over the adjuster so you can turn it one way for open the other closed, that's if it fits.
They could also get damaged from over compressing them. Example, really low ride height plus not using the factory packer. I think they come with one packer each. Make sure and use them.
