Doesn't the white ring hold that protector tube?
I should’ve give out a bit more info, the trimmed part on the pic is the bottom part and that was left out of the shock, the upper part stayed in. If in doubt you can check for noises by compressing the shock fully and simulate bouncing on it , my car is silent now, love it
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The dust boot may be able to move around a bit more without the white ring, but I don't see how that would be any sort of problem. If that's all it is for, it's pointless. I thought it might be structural to keep the lower part of the bump stop from pancaking down at all.
Just chiming in here for some guidance. I have ordered a set of Konis and the US Pro Kit (Konis on back order till mid June). I am in the process of doing my research and prepping for install so I appreciate this informative thread.
I have ordered new hardware and strut bearings but I was curious if new strut mounts were absolutely necessary? If so it sounds like OEM is the way to go?
Also how does the top nut install on the Konis? I gather it is different from the stock dampers as it likely doesn't use an allen key. The reason I ask is because I want to have all the tools needed for install (looking for an excuse to buy new tools [emoji6]
Thanks in advance!
Oh, something that came up yesterday. Does the orientation of the shock matter at all? Where it goes in to the control arm, it can be inserted with the Koni sticker facing out or in.
I used these to tighten the top nut.
Can't really know what torque is but they come in handy around the house too.
https://www.harborfreight.com/shower-valve-socket-wrench-set-96322.html
Haha, that looks better than my vice grips on a long socket.
You gotta hold the allen key steady while turning the nut or the rod spins. Not sure this would work.
Stick allen socket on 3/8" extension down shaft of shower wrench. You don't need a 1/2" socket, 3/8" will do. Heck if you can find a 1/4" even better, frees up more room in the shower wrench. Plenty of room in there for the 3/8" adapter to come out the top. Attach that to a ratchet and hold it in place.
Slide a thick screwdriver through the shower wrench hole. Turn screwdriver to tighten nut. 6-7 years ago I did this. Has held just fine.
If the 3/8 extension is coming out of the top of the shower wrench, how do you stick a screwdriver through it?
Depends on how many miles on your car for the top mount , my car was 31 k and I reused them but I installed new bearings
Stock and Konis are the same except fro the nut , 22mm instead of 21mm and an Allen key in the center.
For the fronts you will need the one in the pic or you can go to auto zone and buy an oxygen sensor wrench thingy.
For the tears
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