[Fot] Koni Bump Rubber and Rebuilding...

[Dave]

Hi Brad,
I did get your original message, excuse me for not writing then.
I don't thing there is any need for the bumpers or cover.  I removed them from the Spax on my TR3.  It's a good idea to check the shock travel.  You can not see the travel with the covers in place.
Put a zip tie on the shock shaft and make sure the shock doesn't bottom out.  It's good to know the suspension travel.  The zip tie on my shocks has been pushed close to bottoming out.  The Spax bumper would be contacted and I might never know it.  If the zip tie goes missing or gets damaged, you know there is a problem with the shock bottoming and you can make an adjustment.   I added spacers to extend the bottom shock mount for clearance.  You can check the travel in your garage with the springs removed.  You might find enough clearance to reinstall the bumpers.
Leave the zip tie in place for continued monitoring.

Dave H.

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> On Feb 8, 2018, at 10:54 PM, Brad Eells via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Amici,
> 
> My apologies if you have seen this earlier, I received no replies so I am assuming the original was lost in the ether...
> 
> A question regarding the new Koni Classic shocks available for the Spitfire:
> 
> They now include a dust cap and bump rubber like the older models. The dust cap and bump rubber were eliminated for a time. The question is the bump rubber inside the dust cap...remove it, shorten it or leave it alone?
> 
> I was disappointed to find that rebuilding a Koni shock is far more expensive ($125-200 per shock) than buying new. I now have quite a collection of used shocks in unknown condition between my three cars. Is there any inexpensive solution for a rebuild or are they just nice paperweights now?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Brad Eells
> Chino CA
> #35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4
> #76 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3
> 1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!
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