Thread: Koni Shock absorbers

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

We converted some 7100's to lower pins. Seems to be working fine so far.

Where did you get the pins from?.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Vern, not sure if its been discussed, but have you considered pin-eye converters? Admittedly probably not as efficient a setup for maximising travel as a straight pin arrangement.

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Slunnie, that's my last resort, would like to avoid that if I can.

Originally Posted by Vern

Where did you get the pins from?.

We made what we needed to suit the bushes etc.

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

We made what we needed to suit the bushes etc.

Ah I thought so, that's another reason to put me off the idea, less fab work the better for me

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

We made what we needed to suit the bushes etc.

Is the top-end eye removable and replacable?

Originally Posted by Dougal

Is the top-end eye removable and replacable?

Not in its entirety no.

The rose joint can be removed and replaced, and there is a bush conversion available from Bilstein apparently. The eye is welded on.

The one on the body would involve a strip down of the shock, cut and weld. The bush conversion for me was also a strip, cut, weld, rebuild. From Bilstein I'm guessing it would be a shaft replacement at the other end which is also a rebuild.

Well after just speaking with Andrew Richmond, he informs me that the 90 series don't fit, they hit on everything, particularly when articulating. He says the 88 series is a better shock, but is a very tight fit, which still hits as well.