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Old 03-08-2007, 11:02 AM
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Koni install directions

Can someone direct me to a link or site that I can print out that gives koni insert directions for the svx that I can give to the mechanic that will be doing the work. I found a generic one here but I could not read it. I have the drop springs and koni's now. I guess I need to lube the threads before taking it in. Thanks.

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Old 03-08-2007, 01:12 PM
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The general plan the instructions lay out is:

1) Mark the position of the top mount relative to the strut body

2-3) Drill a 3 mm dia hole in exactly the middle of the bottom of the strut body to release any gas/oil pressure. This will also serve as a pilot hole for the larger hole that is drilled later on in step 6.

4) Cut the strut body according to the length of the Koni insert

5) Remove the strut shaft, guts, and drain the fluid

6) Drill a 14 mm diameter hole in the bottom of the strut body.

7) File down any protrusions that may be on the inside of the strut body. (There should be none.)

8) Install the Koni insert, washer, and boot as shown.

9) Torque the allenbolt to 55 ft-lbs

10) Reinstall the spring and top mount using the match mark made in step 1. Do not use old, cracked mud shields.

11) Torque the strut shaft bolt to the spec listed based on the thread diameter.

12) Make sure to get the car aligned.

Second Page:

The top half shows how to set the damping on the rear struts. The bottom half shows how to do the damping on the front struts. The damping range is covered by 720 deg (two full revolutions). Full soft is completely CCW. Full hard is completely CW.
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Old 03-09-2007, 05:23 AM
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Whats a good setting for the rear struts?

Thanks svx my baby for the complete list of instructions. Can't get the illustrations to print in the fit to page setting. Comes out to big and only prints less than half the picture. Haven't opened the koni box yet. May be pics in they're. I have no clue what to set the rear firmness to. Any ideas on this? Thanks again for the time and effort. Will give these to whoever I find to do this.

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Old 03-09-2007, 08:17 AM
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You should find a set of instructions in the box.

Firmness depends on what springs you have and driving style. Budfreak or tomsvx could probably offer more. Once you set the rear you can not change them without taking them out of the car so best to get an assortment of advice. Koni tech support is very helpful. Why not give them a call on their toll free line?
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Old 03-11-2007, 07:50 PM
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I am also adding the g lateral drop springs from motorsport warehouse. Dayle says to just leave the rear struts the way they are out of the box. I will do that. I'm taking my car and instructions to a local wheel shop to talk with a worker they're who has done work on my car before. Are all four struts installed the same? I read another thread where I need to remove the back seat and do something they're before hand. Trying to cover all potential problems that may arise. Thanks for the guidance on this.

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Old 03-12-2007, 08:11 AM
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You have to access the bolts for the top mount of the struts. Some interior disassembly required to get at them.
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