Taking the top part off the Koni shocks.
03-08-2008, 12:08 PM
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Taking the top part off the Koni shocks. How does one go about doing this? I need to replace the top part to replace the "hat" with the stripped threads.
I've tried taking a wrench to inside the shock itself, but no dice. Are there any other easy ways to go out this?
I've tried taking a wrench to inside the shock itself, but no dice. Are there any other easy ways to go out this?
03-08-2008, 06:44 PM
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If you're referring to the metal top hat piece to which the dust covers attach, I used a grinder. Some have had luck using a 15/16 offset wrench and cutting open just enough of the wrench end to allow it to pass over the rod. I tried that and the end just flared open. Some non-vendors make a tool to do this.
03-08-2008, 10:51 PM
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What you need is a 3/4" dr., 6 point, 24mm impact socket. cut 1/4 of the socket out and grind some wrench flats on it. I used a vise with a couple of strips rubber to clamp the bell part.
Or maybe you can find a O2 sensor socket that will fit.
When you reassemble it put some loctite on the threads.
Or maybe you can find a O2 sensor socket that will fit.
When you reassemble it put some loctite on the threads.
Last edited by 99Bluz28; 03-08-2008 at 10:57 PM.
