Help. Koni shock install questions/front passenger shock is out and spring off
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Help. Koni shock install questions/front passenger shock is out and spring off
Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere but my search isn't finding the answer.
What parts go on the front shock. My guess is the two large washers and two nuts in one sack belong to the front assembly. Is this correct?
The other sack has rubber gromments, rolled (ends are bent) washers, and 4 nuts. These are for the rear shocks right?
Jeez, the instructions with these are terrible! I hate when they throw a few sketches in a box and tell you they are instructions!
Edit: Also, does anyone have the torque numbers for everything I'm putting back together? I remember someone had a link to correct torque for everything on a f-body, but I don't remember which thread......
What parts go on the front shock. My guess is the two large washers and two nuts in one sack belong to the front assembly. Is this correct?
The other sack has rubber gromments, rolled (ends are bent) washers, and 4 nuts. These are for the rear shocks right?
Jeez, the instructions with these are terrible! I hate when they throw a few sketches in a box and tell you they are instructions!
Edit: Also, does anyone have the torque numbers for everything I'm putting back together? I remember someone had a link to correct torque for everything on a f-body, but I don't remember which thread......
Last edited by AlwaysThinkin; 01-26-2008 at 01:18 PM.
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Yes the package with the rolled washers / rubber grommets etc. are for the rear. Each side uses 2 nuts to secure the shocks, just tighten the first one, then hand tighten the second one... thats what i did. I was just searching for the torque specs too but i couldn't find them. If it makes you feel any better, I just made them tight as i thought they should be and have had no issues for the months ive been running them. Not recommended for sure, but it worked...
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Yes the package with the rolled washers / rubber grommets etc. are for the rear. Each side uses 2 nuts to secure the shocks, just tighten the first one, then hand tighten the second one... thats what i did. I was just searching for the torque specs too but i couldn't find them. If it makes you feel any better, I just made them tight as i thought they should be and have had no issues for the months ive been running them. Not recommended for sure, but it worked...
Yeah, I just went ahead and used the large heavy washer on the front but was holding off actually putting it back in the car until I heard something from someone with some knowledge. I'm headed outside now and will give a post when done. (Unless I end up with more questions first!)
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Otherwise, I'm not sure what to do next. Tried taking a hacksaw to the center post and it just acted like a dog on ice!
If anyone has suggestions......
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get someone to use a pair of vicegrips to hold the bar (piston) that the nut screws on too. you might have to cut that plastic cup thing thats inbetween the spring and the shock, but once you do you can easily stick some pliers through there to get a good hold on the "piston" thing. once tightly gripped, you can easily unscrew that nut.
this is where i had to call in help to hold the strut while i tried to unscrew the nut. much easier with one person holding the strut and the vicegrips(holding the piston) and you on the nut
this is where i had to call in help to hold the strut while i tried to unscrew the nut. much easier with one person holding the strut and the vicegrips(holding the piston) and you on the nut
#10
get someone to use a pair of vicegrips to hold the bar (piston) that the nut screws on too. you might have to cut that plastic cup thing thats inbetween the spring and the shock, but once you do you can easily stick some pliers through there to get a good hold on the "piston" thing. once tightly gripped, you can easily unscrew that nut.
this is where i had to call in help to hold the strut while i tried to unscrew the nut. much easier with one person holding the strut and the vicegrips(holding the piston) and you on the nut
this is where i had to call in help to hold the strut while i tried to unscrew the nut. much easier with one person holding the strut and the vicegrips(holding the piston) and you on the nut
#12
wow, i've only got 3 or 4 threads showing above the double nuts on the rear konis that i just installed.
maybe i should tighten them some more?!?!
i only have a small amount of deflection in the bushing.
tony
maybe i should tighten them some more?!?!
i only have a small amount of deflection in the bushing.
tony