 Rear shock question, Can Koni's be rebuilt ??? |
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| David_S |
  Sep 25 2007, 12:30 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 11-May 03 From: Dimmitt, Tx Member No.: 680 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I started putting my rear suspension back together tonight and decided to see what I had between 3 different cars. The shocks off of this car are Boges. One seems like a decent shock, the other is shot. The 72 that I picked up a couple of months ago has new looking KYBs on it. Don't know what shape they are in. My 76 parts car has Koni adjustables on it. They are marked 9-72 Special D. I went ahead and pulled them off and one has no resistance, the other one I pushed in and now it won't come back out. I tried pulling it out and no luck. Can the Koni's be rebuilt and if so, where?? As bad as I hate to, I may have to run the KYB's for now until I can get a better pair. Thanks in advance !!
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| craig downs |
Sep 25 2007, 12:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
From what I have read the cost of the rebuild is almost as much as a new set. I to
have some that the seals need to be replaced but I think I'll just buy new instead. |
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| RON S. |
Sep 25 2007, 06:06 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Koni's are a lifetime shock as they are rebuildable as many times as you wanna send them off to get them rebuilt. Truechoice is where I sent mine a couple years back to have rebuilt. The basic cost was 150.00 per shock plus parts.The final cost was abut 400.00 for the pair. If you want info,the 800# is in the pic,and ask for Phil when you call. Ron Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| purple |
Sep 25 2007, 03:40 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
does anyone see the problem with that picture?
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| Joe Ricard |
Sep 25 2007, 03:50 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Yea Ron has nicer shocks than most of us. specially with the added adjuster for compression on the bottom.
Shoulda went with the Sperical bearing option. There is a difference in off the shelf Koni's and what Ron has which when done by true choice the valving can be specially matched to the spring rate of the car. Start going really fast and you learn them stiff 200 lb springs can be controlled by a OTS Koni sport. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Sep 25 2007, 04:03 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(purple @ Sep 25 2007, 02:40 PM)  does anyone see the problem with that picture? I think that is to compinsate for the weight of the driver. Very observant. |
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| purple |
Sep 25 2007, 04:18 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
the bumper on the lower shock is upside down. As I recall from the miata days, you put this on with the fatter end toward the shock. Supposedly this keeps the bump stops progressive
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 25 2007, 05:26 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
does the bumper orientation really matter... it just gets squished....
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 25 2007, 05:29 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
They can't/don't rebuild shocks which have been bottomed out, and there's no warranty for such damage. The Cap'n
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| So.Cal.914 |
Sep 25 2007, 05:35 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Sep 25 2007, 04:26 PM) does the bumper orientation really matter... it just gets squished.... Being a Professor of SQUISHOLOGY I would have to say No (you were lucky I was around Aaron) (Or Not) |
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