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03-30-2017, 07:53 AM
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? Broken Koni insert
I just developed a nasty clunky sound in my passenger rear suspension area. Checked the exhaust & tightened it up but that didn't make any difference.
I have Koni inserts on all 4 corners and am wondering what the effect will be if I just replace one corner with an OEM strut. I haven't had it up on a lift yet, but want to be prepared for the eventuality. I really want to go to the 25th meet and time is of the essence.
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Peter ART Cryogenic/Slotted Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, PWR Radiator, Tranny cooler, Stebro, Earthworm's Poly Differential/front & rear swaybar bushings, Koni Inserts and Mychailo SVX Sport Springs all 4 corners, Indigo Blue paint. Liquid Silver Wheels. 
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03-30-2017, 08:04 AM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
Struts usually start clunking when all the fluid has leaked out. Check if the strut is oily and dirty. You don't need a hoist, just jack it up and take off the wheel.
I've driven on a strut with no oil at all left in it with no problems at all, other than the noise. Driving on one stock strut may handle a little strangely but should be otherwise safe.
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03-30-2017, 08:28 AM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
Thanks Blacky. Hopefully the snow / sleet / & rain will stop here tomorrow so I can get a look at it.
Just spoke to Koni & they say a clunk usually points to a strut mount. Do you know if you can see these from the wheel well or do I need to access from the rear seat? Guess what Subaru no longer has, right rear strut mounts!
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Peter ART Cryogenic/Slotted Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, PWR Radiator, Tranny cooler, Stebro, Earthworm's Poly Differential/front & rear swaybar bushings, Koni Inserts and Mychailo SVX Sport Springs all 4 corners, Indigo Blue paint. Liquid Silver Wheels.
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03-30-2017, 04:34 PM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
I have Koni's on mine - I remember some article from Koni stating "lifetime warranty" ...... anyone else have any paper trail regarding this statement?.
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1995 LSI, Added the following - Gear Firm-Up unit (that I sell) together with Power TCU ROM & Power switch, K&N air filter, SVX side badges (USA type), Rear Deck Blower (JDM type), Side front markers (USA type), Side rear markers (USA type), Middle rear light (USA type), USA OEM Fog Lights fitted into NZ OEM glass (NZ OEM headlights had only reflectors fitted) Full set of yellow (90SH) Polish bushes includes 15 min mod, R1 Concepts drilled/slotted/gold finish rotors & Red covered braided brake lines (both from Dayle at Motorsport warehouse), EBC Redstuff brake pads. Full SVX bra (only used for shows). Koni adjustable inserts fitted inside OEM strut body, Zoom lowering springs (2" lower), OEM headlight washers fitted.
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03-30-2017, 04:47 PM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
I spoke to Koni Canada / USA today. If the insert fails they will rebuild it at their facility in USA. You have to ship it to them for assessment after which they do the repair. It must be returned with the bill of sale and is only warranted to the original purchaser.
If they deem it not warranty you have the option of paying for a rebuild. Not sure how it works outside of NA. http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAm...bout/Warranty/
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Peter ART Cryogenic/Slotted Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, PWR Radiator, Tranny cooler, Stebro, Earthworm's Poly Differential/front & rear swaybar bushings, Koni Inserts and Mychailo SVX Sport Springs all 4 corners, Indigo Blue paint. Liquid Silver Wheels.
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03-30-2017, 05:52 PM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
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04-02-2017, 06:22 AM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
Got a mechanic friend of mine to help diagnose. Ordered a used top mount off of eBay yesterday.
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Peter ART Cryogenic/Slotted Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, PWR Radiator, Tranny cooler, Stebro, Earthworm's Poly Differential/front & rear swaybar bushings, Koni Inserts and Mychailo SVX Sport Springs all 4 corners, Indigo Blue paint. Liquid Silver Wheels.
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04-21-2017, 08:43 AM
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Re: ? Broken Koni insert
Well, turns out that my top mount was just fine.
We noticed that the bushing in the rear stabilizer bar was shot. So I ordered a new bushings and lateral links to install at the same time as the top mount. After doing the bushings no more clunking.  Now I have a rare, nice new top mount for a paper weight.
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Peter ART Cryogenic/Slotted Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, PWR Radiator, Tranny cooler, Stebro, Earthworm's Poly Differential/front & rear swaybar bushings, Koni Inserts and Mychailo SVX Sport Springs all 4 corners, Indigo Blue paint. Liquid Silver Wheels.
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