The stock ones are dead, and it seems that I don't have any option except for the KYB GR2; what are you guys running on your SA?

Is there any other options, besides the KYBs?

 

http://www.mrcmfg.com/respeed/catalo...060405e772ca7e

 

I don't see any struts\shocks for the SA

 

Do a search using the words Sa struts. There was a thread maybe a couple of weeks ago that we had a link to a place that still has some old koni's at a fantastic price. www.garage or something along those lines.

I posted in it also so you could do a search for my posts but I warn you I do alot of posting.lol.

 

http://www.classicgarage.com/index.html

I think it was at this place.

 

Thanks Rogue. I'm thinking that we should start a thread with a list of vendors that we are comfortable with and what they supply. Then have it stickied. :-)

 

Quite welcome Doc. I think the thread was tried once, but it started getting a lot of excess stuff posted in it.
Perhaps we could get a list made, stickied, and locked. Then a mod could add/delete vendors as needed.

 

That's a good idea.

 

Thank you guys!!

 

Don't buy those old Konis!

I've been through two sets. One lasted eight months, the other two weeks.

They're old and the seals have gone, so they lose all pressure and become useless very quickly.

 

NOOOO!!!

Well thanks for the heads up I guess the only option is to swap to a 82-85 spindle\shock

 

I thought that Koni would repair them? Also I thought that they could be rebuilt also.

 

You can use the 81 also. They are the same 81-85 all except the Gsl-Se.

 

Thanks!

Whats the difference between the SA and the 81-85 shocks\spindles?

 

Yeah, they can be rebuilt. Calssic garage suggests you turn them upside down for a few days to release any air as per email

 

Bilsteins-
http://www.iscracing.net/1stgenparts.htm
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

I did that, but it didn't help.

I'm sure these can be rebuilt, but the cost would be prohibitive, since Koni doesn't warranty these strut inserts anymore.

If you want to use later model strut inserts, you don't have to swap strut housings. Mine are simply cut down and re-welded. The inside diameter is close enough that it doesn't matter and the top nuts clamp down and hold the new inserts perfectly. Be aware that if you go this route, you will still need to secure 81 and up strut mounting blocks, as the '79-80 ones are a different shape and will not work with the new struts. Since I run camber plates, that wasn't a concern for me.

If you do cut your strut housings down, be sure and cut above the spring perch. This increases suspension travel without altering ride height or geometry in any way. I found that my car no longer bottomed out on hard corners over uneven surfaces after I had my struts cut, so it was a beneficial mod in more ways than one.

 

Thanks for the info!

I must admit, you lost me on your explanation; but thats because I don't know my SA\FB (what can I say, I am a FC guys )

Thanks for sharing your info!