How to access rear Joni shocks for adjustment
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94 coupe. I don’t see how to access the top of struts to adjust, unless there is no access and they need to be removed for adjusting
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That is what has me leaning toward Bilsteins when the time comes.
-Yogii
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Rear Koni sport shocks need to be removed from car to adjust. Open them up all the way, remove the rubber bump stop in there, then compress all the way so you can twist for adjustment when completely compressed.
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Open the Hood or Trunk: Gain access to the area where the strut mounts are located.
Remove Any Obstructing Panels: Take off any covers or trim that might be in the way.
Locate Adjustment Points: Identify the bolts or adjustment points on the strut mounts.
Adjust Accordingly: Make the necessary adjustments.
Reassemble and Check Alignment: Reinstall any removed parts and check the vehicle’s alignment.
Remove Any Obstructing Panels: Take off any covers or trim that might be in the way.
Locate Adjustment Points: Identify the bolts or adjustment points on the strut mounts.
Adjust Accordingly: Make the necessary adjustments.
Reassemble and Check Alignment: Reinstall any removed parts and check the vehicle’s alignment.
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Open the Hood or Trunk: Gain access to the area where the strut mounts are located.
Remove Any Obstructing Panels: Take off any covers or trim that might be in the way.
Locate Adjustment Points: Identify the bolts or adjustment points on the strut mounts.
Adjust Accordingly: Make the necessary adjustments.
Reassemble and Check Alignment: Reinstall any removed parts and check the vehicle’s alignment.
Remove Any Obstructing Panels: Take off any covers or trim that might be in the way.
Locate Adjustment Points: Identify the bolts or adjustment points on the strut mounts.
Adjust Accordingly: Make the necessary adjustments.
Reassemble and Check Alignment: Reinstall any removed parts and check the vehicle’s alignment.
As to the 968 that does not have the optional M030 suspension, there are no adjustments front or rear. Also only the fronts are struts. The rear are conventional shock absorbers.
Cliff
Last edited by chudson; 08-11-2024 at 06:02 AM.
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Considering all the issues, are Koni Shocks really worth it? I have heard that the Bilsteins do an excellent job. Now if you have the OEM MO3O suspension...
I will be needing to replace, one of these days...
-Yogii
AKA 968 Novice
I will be needing to replace, one of these days...
-Yogii
AKA 968 Novice
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A lot of people go way overboard purchasing equipment that the car will never benefit from on the street, but it makes them feel better. I’ve also been there and done that…
Cliff
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Cliff,
I only have one 968. I did two HPDE days this year. I hope to do this most years. However, I also drive on some pretty poor roads. One of my passengers once said," It rides harsh but not unpleasantly so."
I want to keep this! While I do not have a MO3O suspension, I do have the thicker sway bars, lowered springs, LDS and 17" wheels. If the Koni rears were as easily adjustable as the fronts, that would be my choice, but they are not.
Anyway, I still have some time.
-Yogii
AKA 968 novice
PS I feel the shifter long throws and "only 240 HP" slow me down. No complaints about handling, NONE.
I only have one 968. I did two HPDE days this year. I hope to do this most years. However, I also drive on some pretty poor roads. One of my passengers once said," It rides harsh but not unpleasantly so."
I want to keep this! While I do not have a MO3O suspension, I do have the thicker sway bars, lowered springs, LDS and 17" wheels. If the Koni rears were as easily adjustable as the fronts, that would be my choice, but they are not.
Anyway, I still have some time.
-Yogii
AKA 968 novice
PS I feel the shifter long throws and "only 240 HP" slow me down. No complaints about handling, NONE.
Last edited by Yogii; 08-12-2024 at 01:24 AM.
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The above video is absolutely correct. But unless someone can lead us to a link showing some Koni that I am not aware of, for our cars Koni only offers “external ****” dampers on the front and “compress to adjust” dampers on the rear.
Cliff
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They are double adjustable.
Paragon Products use to carry them but no longer. I'm pretty sure they're still available either direct from Koni or another supplier.
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Cliff
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