Koni STRs & spring seat
05-29-2018, 06:55 PM
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Koni STRs & spring seat Anyone know if the current Koni STRs (fronts) have a re-designed spring seat. Earlier ones, like 2 yrs ago. the spring seat was too small in diameter to accommodate
spring isolators without grinding down the isolators! Talked to their Tech Dept back then and they said they would fix it? So...………………..??
spring isolators without grinding down the isolators! Talked to their Tech Dept back then and they said they would fix it? So...………………..??
05-29-2018, 08:20 PM
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Wont work. Tried it 2 yrs ago. Same problem. Looking for a more friendly shock to work with. Think Strano would have a better work around by now as hard as he pushes STRs.
05-30-2018, 06:50 AM
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I bought and installed the STR.Ts about 4 months ago and the seats were still a touch too small for the Moog isolators.
However it was a very minor inconvenience. I used a bench grinder (could have been any tool really) and just had to grind a hair off each isolator. Took me all of 5 minutes extra work to make them both fit.
I'm not trying to push ir pump the Konis, just saying I wouldn't let it dissuade me from buying them if they're what you want and the price is right .
However it was a very minor inconvenience. I used a bench grinder (could have been any tool really) and just had to grind a hair off each isolator. Took me all of 5 minutes extra work to make them both fit.
I'm not trying to push ir pump the Konis, just saying I wouldn't let it dissuade me from buying them if they're what you want and the price is right .
05-30-2018, 07:03 AM
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05-30-2018, 09:33 AM
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I got my stuff second hand from the forum, all was new, but second hand. The Konis were missing the hardware and seats, (guy misplaced the bags) called up koni and they sent me a new set for $22 last spring. Ordered the isolators in July and mounted up everything in September with no mods needed. What are you trying to find out from Sam? I think most people have found it good to call him though.
05-30-2018, 09:41 AM
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I got my stuff second hand from the forum, all was new, but second hand. The Konis were missing the hardware and seats, (guy misplaced the bags) called up koni and they sent me a new set for $22 last spring. Ordered the isolators in July and mounted up everything in September with no mods needed. What are you trying to find out from Sam? I think most people have found it good to call him though.
05-30-2018, 09:47 AM
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Ahh fair enough. I have Str.t up front and koni yellows out back, again forum score. I don't get any bottoming out issues on the strano springs and my bump stops are non existent. I from time to time get a thud on the passenger side, but I'm 99% sure that it's my exhaust hitting. I cut up a kit and fabbed it to fit myself so it's not exactly as great as it could be. I just sprayed some paint on it the other day to see if I get any witness marks but haven't heard the noise either.
05-31-2018, 11:51 AM
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06-03-2018, 09:32 AM
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Koni followed thru with their promise to fix the issue? Anyway, no more grinding!
06-03-2018, 10:21 AM
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I got my Stranos/str.t's the first of the year and bought all my moog stuff from rock auto. I had to grind VERY little for the koni isolator. I could have done it with a file. They worked good but I ended up buying the UMI/ stranos coil overs, I like them better. I think anything aftermarket needs some fitting, that's what makes it fun. O make sure you order the RUBBER bump stops. The poly ones are way to hard