Bad Koni Strut, Need help
So I am guessing this is bad? Drivers side Koni strut can be moved in and out like an accordion. Here is the pic:
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Options? Could I have done this removing the strut? I had reinstalled the right side Koni but pulled it again for comparison. It seems okay.
Eric
Last edited by subpay; 08-24-2013 at 05:19 PM. Reason: spelling
SUBPAY
1986 SVO
2011 Mustang GT
Nope, the smoke has leaked out. It should be rebuilt (if original owner, it's free by KONI) or replaced with working used or new.
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Thanks Mike that is what I thought. Anyway I could have done that during removal?
SUBPAY
1986 SVO
2011 Mustang GT
Nope - without drilling a hole in the outer body and relieving the prssure inside. I don't think taking the top nut off will leak the pressure out.Anyway I could have done that during removal?
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Had the same with mine, they were just worn out! I contacted Koni, they quoted $150 labor + parts and two way shipping per strut. For me it was cheaper to just get new unless your looking to have an 100% original part numbered show car
Mike and Dave, thanks. Koni's are on sale this month. 480 a pair.
SUBPAY
1986 SVO
2011 Mustang GT
I have another question. I put in the passenger side Koni today and there is interference between to sway bay and the strut when turning the spidle to the the left. Should I wait until it is all back together before I worry? I also had installed lowering springs.
SUBPAY
1986 SVO
2011 Mustang GT
Never mind, Its all good now.
SUBPAY
1986 SVO
2011 Mustang GT
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