Koni's - Which Type?

[Deano]

For those that run Koni's, which series are you using?

Local 4BShop has recommended the 88 series (a truck shock apparently), anyone use these, or other Konis?

Cheers, Deano.

[chimpboy]

For those that run Koni's, which series are you using?

Local 4BShop has recommended the 88 series (a truck shock apparently), anyone use these, or other Konis?

Cheers, Deano.

Never had Konis on a fourby but loved them on my old v12 sports car way back when. They are rebuildable, too, which makes them good value in the long run.

Jason

[duncan]

Problem is can you get them long enough for the lift you want ?and price

[Deano]

Long Enough?

I'm going with the shops wisdom here, but it they were speced as part of the Wizard +4" Kit, so they must be fit for purpose.

Also Cheezy spec's Koni's with his lift kits, though Im unsure of the series/type, so they must make some long ones.

Note: I want to keep the springs captive on full droop.

As for the $'s, well do it right the first time I guess.

Deano.

[turps]

The koni's do come in real long length. Bt have heard they will only build/make them for certain shops. As they want to keep a good name of haveing there equipment last.

The models they use for big lifts/travel are re-valved truck shocks. And they cost alot more than the std koni (I think they are about $360each).
So since they are truck shocks, they are very heavyduty in the piston etc. But I would think the warranty wouldn't be very good was they would be regarded as racing equipment and most others dont warranty this stuff.

[bogged]

The models they use for big lifts/travel are re-valved truck shocks. And they cost alot more than the std koni (I think they are about $360each).

Both are right..
... as cheezy sells you can get them in long lengths.

... but as turps says, they are heaps of cabbage. Not sure of cheezys price he may get better $ since he buys a lot of em.

Have a look at OME LTR's also lots of $ also rebuildable, but should be easier to access and easier if warranty or rebuilding is required.

[Deano]

Cost wise I was quoted;

$600 pair - front
$615 pair - rear

[chimpboy]

Have a look at OME LTR's also lots of $ also rebuildable, but should be easier to access and easier if warranty or rebuilding is required.

Not knocking the OMEs which I believe are also good, but at least as far as rebuilding goes, I had no trouble at all getting my Koni's rebuilt, and it wasn't even that pricey - something like $400 - $500 for six of them (two front, four rear in the XJ-S). This is obviously cheaper than replacement even with el cheapos when the time comes.

Jason

[AndrewT]

I'm putting a set of 88 series Koni's in the front of my GQ atm. As was said above there originally a truck/bus shock and are physically larger with larger pins etc so unless you get them modified they won't bolt strait in. You also need to adjust the bumpstops when running longer lengths. You probably dont need 88's unless your doing Outback challenges and comps where the cars getting hammered. I ran 82 series Konis to suit my lift previosly and they worked great.

[turps]

I'm putting a set of 88 series Koni's in the front of my GQ atm. As was said above there originally a truck/bus shock and are physically larger with larger pins etc so unless you get them modified they won't bolt strait in. You also need to adjust the bumpstops when running longer lengths. You probably dont need 88's unless your doing Outback challenges and comps where the cars getting hammered. I ran 82 series Konis to suit my lift previosly and they worked great.

Andrew what size lift did it have when running the 82series.