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post Jun 12, 2004 - 12:27 PM
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All right I finally got front shocks installed,thanx guys Akuza,SCM,Junior,ghost dog,Cragspider for info. I just got to tell that its not a direct bolt on it requires cutting and welding.
 
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post Jun 13, 2004 - 3:37 AM
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Unfortunately I didn't take any pic of installation but I'll try to explain what it involves to install them(front only).
1 Take your strut out
2 Remove spring, boot etc...
Now when you remove everything and have the strut out you will see that you have to remove (silver) cap that is on the top of the strut(only way to remove it is either with a hammer and screwdriver or plumbers tool)take it out carefuly,you gonna need it
3 After removing that you gonna have to cut out 3mm of the top to remove existing insert from housing(watch the oil- it's under the pressure)or have mechanic to do it
4 After taking the insert out clean the housing with some solvent ,etc
5 Put your KONI strut in to the housing
Here you'll notice that you have a problem,because Koni strut is the same height as the housing so you are not able to attach it with the screw (that was included)besides there was no thred inside the housing anyway. Dont worry about that
6 Put plastic washer(that was included with the strut)on the top
Now you will have to use your (silver) cap that you removed before back and have machanic or smbd else to weld it to the housing (paid $30)
7 Now you have your strut ready to install back on car

So as you see its not a direct bolt and some parts that they include(screws that suppose to hold insert to the housing) aren't needed

I was very glad with the handling(better than stock KYBs)not bouncy and the best part of it is that car takes bumps very very smooth on every setting, considering the effect, that I'm using TRD springs and low profile tires.

Here is the part number of KONI adjustable 8641-1308sport (aprx $300 pair)
I'm glad if I could help anybody with the info

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