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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Seeing how when you search for Koni info on search 800 threads pop up I thought Id just ask. I was looking at the koni shock setups that Strano has and was wondering...which one would be better. I noticed one had 4 gen front shocks and 3rd gen rear and the other had 4th gen all around. Other than 100$ in price whats the major difference. It said that with the 4 gen all around you can lower the car with the lower perch and what not. Seeing how i have hotckis lowering springs and the way I dont need that correct. Would the 4/3 kit work ok. Thanks for any help.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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4/3 means you have to take the rear shocks off to make adjustments, instead of the 4/4 which entails turning a **** inside the cab. Get the 4/4 and call it a day.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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I have all fourthgen Koni SA's on the bird and have been very happy with them for the 3+ years they have been on it.
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With the 3rd gen rear Koni's, you must uninstall and collapse the shocks before adjustment, and I believe there is only around 4 adjustment settings (essentially 3 additional settings from 0). 4th Gen rears allow adjustment from the interior of the car (not while operating of course) where the top shock mounts are and have 12 adjustment settings.

My vote would be to spend more money for the 4th gen's ease and precision, and leave the labour of the 3rd gen behind.
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thanks for all the info...looks like 4th gen all around for me.
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And to answer your other question, the lower spring perch is only for stock springs and is not to be used with lowering springs.
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