Koni rear shock questions: foam cylinder and white plastic split washer
#16
There is an identical top mount to the Porsche one for a VW. The porsche ones cost $100+ each, the VW ones, when I bought them off rock auto a few months ago, were a whopping 2 dollars each on sale. They were definitely very old stock and they might not have any left, but do a search on here and you'll find the part number. I didn't know about the gaskets when I replaced them, and mine were wrecked, but I just bolted it all back together anyway. No discernable problems due to that.
#18
There is an identical top mount to the Porsche one for a VW. The porsche ones cost $100+ each, the VW ones, when I bought them off rock auto a few months ago, were a whopping 2 dollars each on sale. They were definitely very old stock and they might not have any left, but do a search on here and you'll find the part number. I didn't know about the gaskets when I replaced them, and mine were wrecked, but I just bolted it all back together anyway. No discernable problems due to that.
Thanks for the help.
cheers,
c
#20
Actually, it looks like this might be a dead-end for me. The VW Fox bushing referenced above appears to fit 924 &944, but it looks like the late cars (including 968) use a different style. There are some pics on this page that show the difference:
https://www.paragon-products.com/Por...unts-s/308.htm
c
https://www.paragon-products.com/Por...unts-s/308.htm
c
#22
#23
For the 968 people out there, here are the other parts for refreshing the front struts. I'm not including the shock mounts because they're $450/ea and I'm not replacing mine unless they disintegrate when I take it apart:
951.343.527.00 QTY 2 (Rubber stop (bump stop 968 front strut)) ~$27/ea
951.343.529.01 QTY 2 (Boot (dust cover front strut 968)) ~$18/ea
133.412.367 QTY 2 (sealing ring (front strut 968)) ~$10/ea
All of these items were within a dollar or two of dealer pricing and the dealer is close and offers free expedited shipping (and free cappuccino) so I'm going that way. I'll inventory my other rubber bits while the car is up in the air per SloMo228's advice.
cheers,
c
951.343.527.00 QTY 2 (Rubber stop (bump stop 968 front strut)) ~$27/ea
951.343.529.01 QTY 2 (Boot (dust cover front strut 968)) ~$18/ea
133.412.367 QTY 2 (sealing ring (front strut 968)) ~$10/ea
All of these items were within a dollar or two of dealer pricing and the dealer is close and offers free expedited shipping (and free cappuccino) so I'm going that way. I'll inventory my other rubber bits while the car is up in the air per SloMo228's advice.
cheers,
c
#25
#26
Ok, I just pulled apart the driver's side front and I've got a problem. The rubber strut mount is completely shot. Rubber is hard with deep cracks through it (on bottom, only visible once removed) and the bearing is seized-tight. I know the other side is even worse because it's got a crack though the rubber that's visible with it still installed in the car. These mounts run about $450/ea and I don't think I'm ready to drop an extra $900 into the car at this moment on top of the cash I'm already spending for the shocks/struts all around. Is there another option for these mounts? Either aftermarket, or? Second question, I see that camber plates to replace the mounts are nice and cheap, about $100 for a pair. Would that be a reasonable solution, or would they be unbearable on a street-driven car?
HELP!
cheers,
c
HELP!
cheers,
c
#27
when they say 'there is no substitute', one must be thankful that they are still available. wait until you look at front lower control arms, you would think the exchange rate had hit rock bottom.
compared to the price of M030 mounts, standard suspension is a bargain
compared to the price of M030 mounts, standard suspension is a bargain
#28
I just cant' justify spending $900 on two blocks of rubber. This is what I'm considering as a replacement.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172258453707?ul_noapp=true
Looks like a copy of the Racer's edge MC-3500
http://www.racersedge-inc.com/racers...?open&id=9.3.4
Anyone have a better idea? I want to be able to use the stock springs and not change ride height.
cheers,
c
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172258453707?ul_noapp=true
Looks like a copy of the Racer's edge MC-3500
http://www.racersedge-inc.com/racers...?open&id=9.3.4
Anyone have a better idea? I want to be able to use the stock springs and not change ride height.
cheers,
c
#29
KLA used to make a simple spherical non adjustable replacement for the factory piece.
Search Paragon for KLA strut mount, I know I still saw them there not long ago.
I have a pair of used ones for $100 or I can take a measurement or two that might not display at Paragon if you need to know some specific dimension.
T
Search Paragon for KLA strut mount, I know I still saw them there not long ago.
I have a pair of used ones for $100 or I can take a measurement or two that might not display at Paragon if you need to know some specific dimension.
T
I just cant' justify spending $900 on two blocks of rubber. This is what I'm considering as a replacement.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172258453707?ul_noapp=true
Looks like a copy of the Racer's edge MC-3500
http://www.racersedge-inc.com/racers...?open&id=9.3.4
Anyone have a better idea? I want to be able to use the stock springs and not change ride height.
cheers,
c
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172258453707?ul_noapp=true
Looks like a copy of the Racer's edge MC-3500
http://www.racersedge-inc.com/racers...?open&id=9.3.4
Anyone have a better idea? I want to be able to use the stock springs and not change ride height.
cheers,
c
#30
KLA used to make a simple spherical non adjustable replacement for the factory piece.
Search Paragon for KLA strut mount, I know I still saw them there not long ago.
I have a pair of used ones for $100 or I can take a measurement or two that might not display at Paragon if you need to know some specific dimension.
T
Search Paragon for KLA strut mount, I know I still saw them there not long ago.
I have a pair of used ones for $100 or I can take a measurement or two that might not display at Paragon if you need to know some specific dimension.
T
https://www.paragon-products.com/Por...la_944.019.htm
That could work! I already threw a lowball offer at that eBay auction. If he rejects, or counters, I think I'd like to take you up on yours.
cheers,
c