Allan McClure writes:
>My Koni shocks are twenty years old... they really don't have
>a lot of wear on them but how can I tell if they are still fine? If they're
>not fine, does Koni rebuild them? Or do I have to purchase new ones?
Try the bounce test - bounce the corner of the car about 2-3", if it takes
more than 2 cycles to stop bouncing, the shock is worn. Most Konis
are adjustable for wear, but need to be removed. I believe that you push
the rod end all the way into the tube end, and rotate it until it catches a
"lock". Then you can turn the rod end to adjust the damping rate.
If all else fails, Koni will rebuild shocks, contact them at:
ITT/Koni America 606-727-5011
Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Spits in bits
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