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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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I recieved my package for the front Koni's, (Part number 8241-1139Sport) and on one of the shocks, the arrow that points up, is actually pointing down. Holy run-on sentence!

What should I do? I'm sure the internals are fine, jus' the housing that is upside down.
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Um.... what arrow? I think you're looking at the Koni sticker, which is just upside down.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Um, . . . . these arrows. See how I come off as an *** when I say something like that Strano? That's my only beef with you.

I'm talking about these arrows. They are pointing in the wrong direction.




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Where did u buy them/
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Lingenfelter

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Give Lingenfelter a call...they should support their sales...
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Dude, the top is the bottom, lol

Well..... is the shock shaft in the right direction? Like are the spring perches also upside down? I'd think the shocks would be either obviously something wrong with them or obviously ok to put on your car.
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile
Um, . . . . these arrows. See how I come off as an *** when I say something like that Strano? That's my only beef with you


and here i was thinking i was the only one on this forum who thought he came off as an ***.
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and here i was thinking i was the only one on this forum who thought he came off as an ***.
I guess if you are looking for ********, you'll find them.

Lookie...I found two.

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In my defense, the Koni sticker sometimes applied to the shocks looks like an arrowhead, and to be read, it points down.... Of course, why consider why I might have said such a thing, better to just call me an ***.

Lingenfelter ought to be able to answer all your questions.
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A wider angle picture would help.

Are the spring perches upside down ?
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Originally Posted by bearcatt
A wider angle picture would help.
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James, how about a wider picture or bring them by my house, or send me a better picture to my phone. You got my number bro.
You should of called me bro!!
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I don't have a Camera. So I snapped those pics with jus my phone. I tried to do a wider shot but the arrows don't show. But basically, instead of pointing up, it's pointing down towards the ground.

I'll give Lingenfelter a call. Lingenfelter has the best price on these shocks too.
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile

I'll give Lingenfelter a call. Lingenfelter has the best price on these shocks too.
Compared to where?
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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In any event, the direction of those arrows look different than the brand new Konis I received last week.
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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So what is the verdict on this one? Why were the arrows pointing the wrong way? Did you install them and everything was ok?

Thanks.
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No matter what you do, be sure and call anyone who tries to help you an ***. Extra points if they are a sponsor, and multiple extra points if you did not even buy the shocks from them. Bonus points included if you don't bother to call the actual supplier.
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If lingenfelter has the best PRICE on anything, I'll be surprised.

But add me to the *** list, at least I own a camera.



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