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> Koni yellow front shock hood clearance, How is it dealt with?
MikeSpraggi
post Feb 22 2011, 12:45 AM
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I hear some have problems with the top of the Koni yellow shocks hitting the inside of the front hood, not allowing it to fully close. I also thought I have seen photos of at least one hood that had little humps or holes in the hood to allow the adjuster screw to clear for closing. Anyways, what is normally done when the clearance issue is encountered without having to modify the hood? I have 72-73 911 struts (for Koni) and a fiberglass hood. Thanks.
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post Feb 22 2011, 07:28 AM
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The 911 had 1/2" spacers between the shock dust cover and the lower rubber mount.
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post Feb 22 2011, 11:01 AM
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That was for the US ride height. I think I have some (maybe only one?)
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post Feb 22 2011, 11:22 AM
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I ended up using two large washers in the location Ron detailed above.
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post Feb 22 2011, 05:56 PM
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I installed a lot of these as they were the shop owners preferred shocks. Never had to do anything except on cars with mono ball camber plates. Everything with a stock camber plate and bushing/mount cleared without issue.

A wad of clay or dum dum on top of the shock and closing the hood most of the way, will tell you if it is close. If it is not close try again closing the hood farther. Repeat until you get too close for comfort or close the hood all the way and still have clearance.

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post Feb 22 2011, 06:16 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i was going to say... are you sure you're going to have a problem?
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post Feb 23 2011, 03:45 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 22 2011, 05:16 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i was going to say... are you sure you're going to have a problem?


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I'll proabably just go with the 2 washer solution.
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post Feb 23 2011, 04:00 AM
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Nice paint Mike... I have older Yellows on my car. I will have to go and take a look and see how it was done. Not by me. I am pretty sure that the shocks are not that high though.
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post Feb 23 2011, 08:06 AM
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I'll proabably just go with the 2 washer solution.


Let me see if I can find a pair.
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post Feb 23 2011, 08:23 AM
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Here ya go...

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post Feb 23 2011, 10:24 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 23 2011, 07:06 AM) *

Let me see if I can find a pair.

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How thick are those washers? My new lathe should be here Friday... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Feb 23 2011, 10:26 AM
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Stop laughing... pretty sure the pair I found is yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Feb 23 2011, 10:56 AM
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You got the dust covers installed on those guys?
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post Feb 23 2011, 11:05 AM
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Yikes, that is a lot of thread. Mine looked like this before adding the washers.

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post Feb 23 2011, 11:29 AM
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Stock washers are 10 mm (0.396") thick.

I always thought they were there to add weight to the front end of an assdragger so it would almost handle.
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post Feb 23 2011, 12:56 PM
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They were added to US cars when the ride height was bumped up to comply with US Headlight height laws. I believe it was mid to late 70s. Pretty much at all the shops I worked at it was routine to toss them anytime the front struts were dropped down on a 911.

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post Feb 24 2011, 01:17 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Feb 23 2011, 09:56 AM) *

You got the dust covers installed on those guys?


Dust covers are on but not the original but are like the original. The struts are wider than a "normal" early 911 strut. They take 3.5" calipers but again, are noticeable wider than normal struts. After doing some research just now, I believe these are the Hydropneumatic struts from an early E. They now have Koni yellows in them. Just had to fabricate a custom gland nut (as the nut is much wider than a T or S strut.

I bought them from a well regarded local 914 racer years ago. The part ID on the strut is 90134108410 which says they are Koni struts for 72-73 911 w/ S caliper according to the PET catalog. However.... the struts have BOGE on them and are much wider than a T or S strut of the same vintage.
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post Feb 24 2011, 10:09 AM
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Yes, those sound like Hydro struts. There was a kit available for them back in the day to retrofit Koni's. Sounds like that's what you have.

Do you want the washer or should I put them back in the box under the press with the other metal drifts and bits? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 24 2011, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 24 2011, 09:09 AM) *

Yes, those sound like Hydro struts. There was a kit available for them back in the day to retrofit Koni's. Sounds like that's what you have.

Do you want the washer or should I put them back in the box under the press with the other metal drifts and bits? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Eric, the washers will be needed. PM me the detail$. Thanks.
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post Feb 28 2011, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 24 2011, 09:09 AM) *

Yes, those sound like Hydro struts. There was a kit available for them back in the day to retrofit Koni's. Sounds like that's what you have.

Do you want the washer or should I put them back in the box under the press with the other metal drifts and bits? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Thanks Eric!!! Paypal sent.
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