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Sorry, another Koni insert question
Hello,
I have done some research on this, I would like to replace my struts with Koni inserts because I have terrible rattling over bumps and it is very annoying. These inserts don't look too difficult to install, and if I do these I will gladly type up a complete how to. I have a few general questions first however. 1. I was looking at this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...t=koni+inserts and they mention that they needed to grind the stock strut and could not use the pipe cutter, what is the reason for this? 2. Does the stock spring work well with these struts? I assume I will notice a huge difference, however, who is using stock springs with koni inserts, and what is your opinion. 3. Is there a special procedure for removing the struts from our car, and should I expect terrible strut mounts or are they generally good? 4. Will the koni inserts tell me the distance that I will need to cut the stock strut? 5. does anyone have any bad old struts I could buy so that I could do these and not have any down time. I will post this in the parts wanted as well, however I figured i would ask. 6. Aside from the vise and the proper drill sizes, grinder, and pipe cutter, are there any special tools required for this install. Thank you for your help, Joe |
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
A number of us here have done multiple sets of Koni inserts into our stock housings. I've done two, an old style (serrated top) and a new style (upset/tic-tac body). I'll add my input and hoepfully others will chime in as well. I'll also move this to the correct forum, Mod Mania, for you.
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
You'll need a pair of allen wrenches, too... I forget the size.
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
My mechanic used a pipe cutter for front & rear. That was a year and a half back. Perhaps the spacing problem is only on the Miata strut.
Have a close look at your top mounts after you clean them up. One of mine had a hairline crack. A broken mount will also cause a lot of rattle. I had that problem in the front back when my car was under warranty. Last edited by SVX_MY_BABY; 02-23-2009 at 07:36 AM. |
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
Is there a how-to on which interior panels need to be removed to access rear strut mounts?
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
You need to remove the the bottom rear seat, side panels then undo the 2 screws for the package tray and your done. It's fairly easy, there's a total of 6 screws.
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
I may have overlooked it but you need a spring compressor. Unless you like living on the edge:-)
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
yea that also and a tourq wrench.
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
You dont need a spring compressor if you are doing the G/C coilovers as well as the konis
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
If he is using his own stock struts he'll have to use a spring compressor to remove the stock springs.
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Re: Sorry, another Koni insert question
If you are careful you can unbolt the strut mount and use the jack to raise the car and decompress the springs. I've done it a few times because without air tools spring compressors are a lot of work.
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