MR2 struts, FRUSTRATION
#1
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MR2 struts, FRUSTRATION
so got I got my car all apart. Ordered some 1985 first gen Mr2 struts part number 8641-1072SPORT. Go to drop them in as every one says it's a drop in. And THEY DONT FIT. I've come to the conclusion that someone at KONI labeled these wrong.
The cartridge itself is over 1" longer then the OEM strut I pulled out. Comes no where close to fitting the gland nut. Does anyone have the length of the body on hand? The konis I recieved at about 15 1/2". The GSLSE insert is about 13 1/4".
The cartridge itself is over 1" longer then the OEM strut I pulled out. Comes no where close to fitting the gland nut. Does anyone have the length of the body on hand? The konis I recieved at about 15 1/2". The GSLSE insert is about 13 1/4".
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Waffles - hmmm good
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I have a thread going that has lots of good info on doing this. Maybe post in there and see if anyone has an answer.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...highlight=KONI
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...highlight=KONI
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I purchased them through a seller on amazon. I'm working to try to get them swapped. KONI will take care of it but they do not have some in their warehouse and would be a 3 week lead time. Im pressed for time because I have a track day coming up 😳
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Originally Posted by Frogman
Wait the Mr2 Koni sturts are the same as the discontinued Rx-7 first gen struts?
#12
Waffles - hmmm good
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Not the exact same but very close. As mentioned it may be a bit long for an FB strut tube and you need a collar shim to get it to fit the FB strut tops or get some aftermarket adjustable strut tops from someone like T3. On an SA you need to use the FB strut tops and spacer but its not clear they need to be shortened. I have a thread discussing this stuff as well. Its my plan to move to these on the from and KYB AGX adjustable on the rear at some point.
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I had my buddy with a lathe machine me a bushing for the top of the shock shaft to fit the stock plate perfectly
Last edited by 84rtaryrcket; 05-11-19 at 06:03 AM.
#15
Damn, it did start!
As confirmation the KONI Mr2 Strut shaft is smaller than the OEM strut shaft, but a machined bushing solves this issue?
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Originally Posted by Richard Miller
As confirmation the KONI Mr2 Strut shaft is smaller than the OEM strut shaft, but a machined bushing solves this issue?
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