Koni TA fitment issues

[Tekara 0]

Hi All

 

Just got hold of a 2nd hand set of Koni TA's, been attempting to fit them and have run into issues at the first hurdle. While trying to fit the rears i found that the standard suspension nuts and washers/covers have a smaller diameter to the ones needed for the Koni's. I’ve attached a diagram of the parts, listed on the left side

 

Are Koni kits meant to include their own parts ? Do I do away with any of those while fitting ?

 

In high-insight i should have checked before i opened the tool box, any help would be most appreciated

[2cc 0]

Whatho chap. Is that Nick's old set up by any chance LOL

The top threaded part of the Koni shock has a slightly larger diameter than the oe one. Just drill out the fittings to the req size (can't recall exactly but about 12mm I think) and fit as normal

HTH

[Tekara 0]

Thanks Chris, i couldn't possibly comment on the sellers identity at this point :lol:

Just borrowed some measuring gauges and you're dead right, 12mm 1.25 pitch nuts required. Wonder if anywhere will have them thats open on Sundays.

[sciroccotune 0]

im still in need of one nut, so let me know what you get :-), i just drilled the top plates to suit

[NickVR6 0]

have spares, sorry Ross, wife was ill and i had to mind the little one instead of polishing the car and answer my phone to you, gutted!

 

got a brand new shiney set ill pass on to you first thing before we head for bristol. Sciroccotune, i am pretty sure i have enough to do 2 rear setups, will pm you either way first thing and if i have ill post them on if it helps?

[sciroccotune 0]

got a brand new shiney set ill pass on to you first thing before we head for bristol. Sciroccotune, i am pretty sure i have enough to do 2 rear setups, will pm you either way first thing and if i have ill post them on if it helps?

 

:-D

[2cc 0]

Ross,

sorry mate I missed the fact that you only had the oe size nuts but saw Nick yesterday so know you have the right ones now. Is it all fitted OK now?

[fla 9]

Fitting the front konis, should the spring top plates be hard against the piston shaft? If so, how do you then adjust the damping from the top? Pics of a current setup would be great.