Koni Str.t question
#1
Koni Str.t question
Installing rear shocks on the Z28 and noticed that my KYB shocks have a step on the bolt to keep the shock away from the axle and the Koni just gives a bolt with no step. I cannot use the old bolt because there is a diameter difference. What do you guys do?
photo attached.
photo attached.
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Uh. What exactly is the issue with the Koni bolt? It works fine. There is no issue with the hex on the inside touching the axle.
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#4
If you look at the picture I've attached you see where there is a spacer about 1/2" that keeps the shock off of the frame on the axle. Every other shock manufacturer I've seen has this. Not having a spacer there changes the angle of the shock. When I looked at the shock I installed last night the bolt itself was wanting to angle downward. This does not look right and if I break the shock because of this I will not be happy.
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You are over-reacting. First off all, not everyone does this the same way. The shock won't hit anything, the stock shocks use a setup that is the same as Koni, except they have two wrench flats instead of a full hex in that location. The KYB is a cheap setup that uses a generic bolt that can be used on other vehicles to save money.
Further. When the suspension moves, that bushing flexes, and when it's in full droop like on a jack, it's the most angled it will ever be.
Put the shocks on, they are fine.
Further. When the suspension moves, that bushing flexes, and when it's in full droop like on a jack, it's the most angled it will ever be.
Put the shocks on, they are fine.
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Well okay... but the hex acts as a spacer and works just fine.
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#11
It was asked of me to show some pictures of how my car looks after the suspension rebuild. Koni Str.t on stock springs.
almost forgot from the ground to the center upper most of the fender well
Front -- 27 1/2"
Rear ---27 3/4"
almost forgot from the ground to the center upper most of the fender well
Front -- 27 1/2"
Rear ---27 3/4"
Last edited by LS1121; 11-12-2016 at 11:34 AM.