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Posted by: jhynesrockmtn Apr 27 2019, 06:55 PM

I'm toward the end of the process of putting koni coilovers on the rear of my 914-4 vintage race car. Probably a stupid question but I've searched and watched some videos.
How do you get the top nut to bite and tighten down without just turning the shaft?

Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 27 2019, 07:25 PM

You have to have external top adjuster. Shock top must have blade to fit into adjuster

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Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 28 2019, 09:04 AM

There is a proper shock absorber socket to hold the the shaft.
The usual approach is a electric or air impact.
Or hold with a vice grip.

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Posted by: jhynesrockmtn Apr 28 2019, 12:12 PM

QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Apr 28 2019, 08:04 AM)

There is a proper shock absorber socket to hold the the shaft.
The usual approach is a electric or air impact.
Or hold with a vice grip.

Thanks all, the top of the koni has a small nut and the blade adjuster. I was worried about putting too much pressure on the small nut but once I got brave enough it worked.

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 28 2019, 12:39 PM

You need a deep well socket with the ext adj using a impact. Securing the washer with the tang, channel lock, allows you use the open end.