(G) help with koni suspension

right started to put the suspension back on but came across this problem

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whats the best way to get it back in?

Tried hitting it
using a screw driver
used wd40 and grease

any ideas?

also why we are on the topic of my suspension, its adjustable but how low does it go?

Cheers

G cramp?

ther adjustable shocks dont adjust height. just the stiffness of the suspention. you need coil overs to adjust the height.

bolt/threaded bar straight though with wide washers & nut(s) and torque it down?

you shouldnt use grease or oil on rubber it rots it, washing up liquid is ideal for rubber lube

thanks for the reply

will they be standard spring on the koni's then?

no it should be a lowered spring as they have a shorter body

I use a vice, one of many I have, large socket on the end that isn't through, small socket to push it through. Planty of washing up liquid as suggested.

Cheers

D

used your way rallycinq thanks for all the info though guys

quick question so i dont start another thread. did you guy have to cut the spring compressors you used to be able to fit the rear springs?

when i compress mine i cant put them on and the threaded bit on the compressor is too long and stops the arm from coming up to secure

going to cut them tomorrow i think

any other ways around it?

you dont need compressors for the rear

Jack up the car, support it with axle stands. Slacken off the top and undo the bottom shocker bolts (hold the nuts, don't turn them), use trolley jack to compress spring from underneath, remove bolt(s), let down the jack, spring will pop out.

Insrtallation is the reverse of removal. Plenty of WD of those shock bolt threads!

Told him that before!

Liam

that was a long time ago how do you expect me to remeber that lol

will have ago tomorrow if im not going to pick up my bucket seats, on the down side the trolly jack will wreck my new painted arms

Nope, dod of wood (or wid, as we say up here) on the end of the trolley jack, or even piece of rag or foam will save scratching.

Cheers

D

never though of that lol bit slow on the uptake since i finished uni

cheers for the info