 Do I need bump rubbers, on the rear shocks? |
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| billd |
 Dec 28 2005, 02:31 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,145  |
I just put a set of Konis on the rear of my 73 2.0L. The old shocks had no bump rubbers so I installed the Konis the same way. I'm now wondering if I might have problems with the shocks bottoming out. Do 914s need bump rubbers on the rear shocks?
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 28 2005, 02:39 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 |
Yes, you should have them. Konis are NOT guaranteed against bottoming out, and they won't fix shocks that have done so under their warranty program. In fact, in many cases the shock CAN'T be repaired after it's been bottomed out. The Cap'n. |
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| balljoint |
Dec 28 2005, 02:45 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
That said, I think you will find that a lot of guys don't have them, mostly because they looked for some new ones when the old ones turned to dust and they couldn't find anything suitable, or Porsche wanted $60.00 for one replacement I am sure there are lots of options that would work and will save you from buying another set of Koni's. Let us know what you figure out.
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| groot |
Dec 28 2005, 03:37 PM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
Use them... use them... use them.
They are available from many race shops. For example: Paragon Products |
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| billd |
Dec 29 2005, 01:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,145 |
Anyone have suggestions on a source for these? Auto Atlanta lists them as NLA. Pelican says "availability may vary" and quotes a price of $64.15 each. Paragon has front bump rubbers for a reasonable price, but not rears.
Can the front rubbers be used on the rear struts? |
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| Hybrid_Teener |
Dec 29 2005, 01:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 20-December 05 From: San Jose, CA/Saskatoon, SK Member No.: 5,301 |
http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/...ni-70.34.53.htm
Paragon lists them for 13.95 for the rears. Too expensive? =P |
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| billd |
Dec 29 2005, 01:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,145 |
Thanks, some how I missed that on my search of their site.
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