Koni question

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Just installed konis all around. There is a knocking coming from both fronts like bad top mounts.

Does any one know if this is normal? If not any idea what may cause it?

I really don't want to take them out to change the top mounts unless I have too.

[SVXRide]

and the knocking wasn't there before you did the Koni install? Are the inserts tight in the strut housings? are the top mount bolts tight? are the sway bar bushings in good shape and the hangers tight? I'd suggest getting the car up on a lift and start pulling at the tires, etc. to see if you've got anything loose in the front end.
-Bill

[benebob]

Sounds like you didn't get 'em seated properly into the mounts. Happens to me about 1/2 the time when I do the rears on our racer.

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Originally Posted by benebob

Sounds like you didn't get 'em seated properly into the mounts. Happens to me about 1/2 the time when I do the rears on our racer.

My back ones are fine. I was just wondering if knocking was normal in the front. (which I doubt)

[benebob]

Originally Posted by SVX_MY_BABY

My back ones are fine. I was just wondering if knocking was normal in the front. (which I doubt)

Did you read my post? Read it again and you'll understand better.

Poly bushings will make more noise as well but that's usually just creaking. Personally, I wouldn't touch them on a street car. They're embarrassing for not much advantage over comparably new rubber. Reason most think they do so much is b/c they replace 10-15 year old rubber with a brand new product. If they simply replaced it with new rubber they'd notice 98% of the improvement without any disadvantages.

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by benebob

Reason most think they do so much is b/c they replace 10-15 year old rubber with a brand new product. If they simply replaced it with new rubber they'd notice 98% of the improvement without any disadvantages.

I've compared old bushings, new OEM bushings and my poly bushings. What you say about old bushings is correct but my poly bushings are still much stiffer than stock.

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Originally Posted by SVXRide

and the knocking wasn't there before you did the Koni install? Are the inserts tight in the strut housings? are the top mount bolts tight? are the sway bar bushings in good shape and the hangers tight? I'd suggest getting the car up on a lift and start pulling at the tires, etc. to see if you've got anything loose in the front end.
-Bill

The knocking is new. Replaced sway bay bushings with Eartworms poly ones and replaced a worn tie rod. Car will be on the hoist Monday but trying to get ideas before it goes in.