I was reading up on the FSD Konis and it said this...
06-08-2006, 01:27 PM
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I was reading up on the FSD Konis and it said this...
Note: Koni FSD shocks are made to use with the vehicles stock springs. Not intended for any aftermarket lowering springs.
Should I worry about this if I have H&R springs. I am thinking that aftermarket shocks and struts recommend that but is it any different for the FSDs.
thanks guys<ul><li><a href="http://www.suspensiononline.com/product-p/koni-2100-4042.htm">Where I red this</a></li></ul>
Should I worry about this if I have H&R springs. I am thinking that aftermarket shocks and struts recommend that but is it any different for the FSDs.
thanks guys<ul><li><a href="http://www.suspensiononline.com/product-p/koni-2100-4042.htm">Where I red this</a></li></ul>
06-08-2006, 01:48 PM
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I'd talk to Koni directly and ask them... I'd imagine that they won't work quite right.
Since they'll be setup for the taller stock springs, all of the physics will be off.
They'll probably not perform particularly well or last particularly long.
I'd also be willing to bet that Koni would suggest you go with Yellows...
They'll probably not perform particularly well or last particularly long.
I'd also be willing to bet that Koni would suggest you go with Yellows...
06-08-2006, 02:03 PM
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I'd worry about it!
some shocks use grooves machined into the inside of their main tube which act as fluid bypasses. In the initial portion of travel, some damping fluid travels thru the calibrated orfices in the piston, and some thru the bypasses. This provides a softer ride. Once the piston travels past the end of the grooves, all of the fluid is forced thru the piston's internal valving, giving much firmer damping. Rather than tightening up as a function of velocity, this type tightens after a portion of it's travel is consumed. If you lower the vehicle, the relationship of the piston to the grooves changes, and the dampers won't work as designed.
06-08-2006, 02:04 PM
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Sounds like they're NOT a performance shock...>>
Rather an OEM replacement. The description of their operation sounds like marketing hype. Most shocks work this way anyway. I'd pass on these.
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06-08-2006, 03:07 PM
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LOL, but sadly english is my main language. I think my terrible spelling stems from
youth when I didnt read a lot and I just didnt care. Its okay though....I am very good looking, kidding.
06-08-2006, 03:38 PM
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That is correct..
They are a fantastic shock, but have problems when used with lowering springs. Because the damping is frequency based, when the shock encounters the bumpstop, the frequency of suspension changes drastically causing the shock to get uncomfortable.
It is not recommended to be used with lowering springs for this reason.
It is not recommended to be used with lowering springs for this reason.
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