I just purchased a set of new Koni sport shocks and have been searching for any tips on the install. I've found a few helpfull threads but nothing rock solid. It seems the spacer and rubber "donut shaped" peace need to be drilled out? can anyone go into more detail about this and why?

Does anything else need to be modified to fit my old springs to the new shocks?

Also I plan on replacing the top rubber mount peices in the front should I replace the backs also?

I currently have H&R springs and stock touring shocks and the front and back seem pretty level. I know the hight in front needs to be set to the highest perch on the konis. but what are others with this setup running for the rear hight?

Any other tips would be great. thanx
Cyan

 

Yes, you'll need to drill out the donut... the Koni shaft is just thicker. You migfht as well replace the rear mounts while it's apart... you won't want to take it apart again.

You can try it w/ both perches at the top, or w/ the rear in the middle... I'm not positive on H&R, but thats how I did it w/ Eibachs.

 

Thanx for the reply. So enlargeing the hole for the shaft is the only thing needed for the install? is there anything else i need to remove from the old shock to the new? thanx again for your help.