Any problem with Konis because they're inserts?

[celicatsport]

Its too late now because they're on their way - but anyone found any disadvantages because the front shocks are inserts?

[autxr]

Its too late now because they're on their way - but anyone found any disadvantages because the front shocks are inserts?

It just takes a little extra time to install vs a complete replacement, otherwise, no issues.

If you cut your original strut too short you will have problems.

Scott

[Swing Fixer]

ditto,

I installed my Konis about 2 months ago. Hit me up if you need help. the instructions are sketchy but I was able to follow them. Biggest thing I found was that when you drill the hole in the bottom of the front shocks...make absulutely sure they are centered!

[celicatsport]

i'm thinking about getting this done by a garage. sounds like i'm going to need a good few hours, something friggin work isn't giving me at the moment.

any pictures of the install?

[Swing Fixer]

Sorry dude, i didn't take any pics. It will take several hours. Mine took like 3 or 4 hours or so to do all 4. Majority of the time was spend on the front shocks because of the fabrication needed.

You will also need to fabricate a tool to adjust the rear shocks. There isn't enough space to get the adjusting knob into the hole. I can help you with that too if needed.

I know it sounds like a lot of work, but the performance is worth it. I'm very satisfied with the shocks.

[celicatsport]

so the adjusting knob doesn't fit?????? great!

how firm have you got yours set up?

[Swing Fixer]

all the way firm. handles like a champ. I'm going to back it down a bit thought because you can feel bumps alot more and Houston's roads are really crappy.

I found out about the knob the hard way, but there is an easy solution.....let me get you a pic and you can take it from there....

[lmac]

yeah front shocks would be the hardest part once they do one the second will be a snap, as for a problem i have had mine for a month and they are just great.

[Swing Fixer]

Here is the tool I made. I used a 10mm wratcheting wrench that I got from Sears. I had two Koni adjusting knobs....I cut one of them down with a hack saw and removed the actual insert that fits over the post at the top of the Koni strut.

I then glued the insert into the wrench using superglue....make sure to not get superglue into the wratcheting portion of the wrench.

Front of the tool.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/dbaltzer/KoniToolFront.jpg


Back of the tool.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/dbaltzer/KoniToolBack.jpg

[StEaLtHbLkZeRo]

wow, neat idea with the rear adjuster knob...never thought of that. Where can i pick up a set of Konis. I'm having a hard time finiding them for the Celica...

[Swing Fixer]

www.monkeywrenchracing.com has them.

[stein]

hehe, that is the tool I also made. And sorry I didn't take pics either when I did the install I had enough issues trying to read the directions... I've had my koni's on now for a little over a year and no problems. I've hit the bump-stops up front pretty hard a dosen or so times due to the roads in this area. Have the front at 1 full turn from firm, and the rear at 2 full turns from firm. Sitting on a set of Skunk2 coilovers. Very happy with the setup!

[lmac]

good tool i should make one up, i have mine set soft because roads where i live are the ****s.

[celicatsport]

great idea for the tool!!!

i guess it'll help a lot if i know how firm to set them before installing. with so many different road conditions it would be pointless going on someone elses settings though

[Swing Fixer]

They come from factory as soft as possible typically. Best is to get them installed and drive around with them soft....feel the ride and feel how they take corners. Then stiffen all the way....feel the ride and feel how they take corners. Then you can figure out where exactly you want to adjust them to. I have mine as stiff as possible, but I'm going to soften them slightly after I get my Hotchkis Sways installed....mainly because roads are crap here in Houston.

[celicatsport]

Have the front at 1 full turn from firm, and the rear at 2 full turns from firm. <<< 2 full turns is fully soft. This is actually softer than stock. I'm setting the rear at 1 half turn from fully firm and vary the fronts between 1 quarter turn and 1 half turn depending on roads. F u c k taking the interior out everytime I want to adjust the rear so i'm keeping it at that.