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Old 07-26-2013 | 03:20 AM
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Like the title says Ive finnally bought the koni and strano set up.
Installing them as soon as they come in. I wanted know any tips and tricks on the install that could help.Also what setting does everyone recommend for the shocks setting.My SS is a daily that messes around I would say.Im putting the the front shocks on the lower perch.I understand the ride will be more harsh but I drive slow and cautious already.I feel I won't have much of a problem.
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Like the title says Ive finnally bought the koni and strano set up.
Installing them as soon as they come in. I wanted know any tips and tricks on the install that could help.Also what setting does everyone recommend for the shocks setting.My SS is a daily that messes around I would say.Im putting the the front shocks on the lower perch.I understand the ride will be more harsh but I drive slow and cautious already.I feel I won't have much of a problem.
It is recommended for the fronts to do 4-5 sweeps from full soft. I actually just did that when I pulled my front end apart since they come set on full soft. There is a small dial near the top that you have to use a small allen wrench to adjust it. Use the allen wrench and turn the dial counterclockwise. There is a small "window" that limits how much you can move it in one turn. One full movement in that "window" is considered 1 sweep.
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When I bought mine from Sam I called him and he gave me a few tips to make everything go smoothly. I would do that when you have them in front of you, so you can see what he's talking about.
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Good place would be 4 sweeps from full soft in front. Make sure when you install the fronts that you have the adjustment window pointed towards you so u can just use all wrench and make adjustments as needed after everything has been installed. Use ls1howto. Very good guide and take ur time
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Also post pics when complete



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