Those of you with Koni shocks know what a bitch it is to adjust the drivers side rear shock with the fuel filler neck in the way. After several attempts to rig up an adjustment tool, I have finally been successful!

Tools you will need:

1 PVC Saw
1 spare Koni adjustment knob.
1 3/8 in. ratcheting box end wrench.
1 Sharpie marker.

Take the spare Koni adjustment knob and cut it about 1/2 inch from the end with the PVC saw. After you have cut the end off, remove the center insert that has the slot that fits on the adjustment tab of the shock. Sand the surface smooth and if needed, cut the slot all the way through the center so that you can use it from either side. Now, take this new part and cram it into the 3/8 in ratchet. It should fit very snug.

Here is a picture of the part you have made and the wrench that I have chosen to use.


You can now take the wrench and slide it in under the fuel neck and it will fit right on the top of the shock adjustment tab like this.


By cutting the slot all the way through, you can either make the shock more firm or more soft by flipping over the wrench.

I also took a Sharpie and drew a line that continues across the slot. Since it is very difficult to see what you are doing when you are adjusting, the line helps give you a reference point.


Works like a charm!!! It took me about 10 minutes to complete the job and I can adjust the rear shock on that side in just seconds.

 

GC,

nice write-up. How many attempts and how many of those adjustment knobs did you go through I will be sure to follow your example when or If I ever get my koni's installed...

 

I just put a small socket and extention on a 1/4" drive ratchet and it works like a charm. I forget what size fits it perfect, something like 5/32 or something very small like that.

 

I tried this but I could not find a socket that small in my tool box. Maybe I need a bigger tool box.

 

When I had my Koni's I just quickly made a smaller adjuster as pictured (5 minutes with a cutoff wheel). I eventually wired it to the left rear so I just had to reach in and turn.. the shape makes it easy to calibrate.

 

very innovative, but how often are you guys adjusting your rears???????

i've adjusted mine twice and basically i just remove the screw that holds the fuel thing to the frame....after that, it's only a matter of turning the knob to adjust.

about 3 or 4 minutes all in.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by funsdead
[B]GC,

nice write-up.

 

It appears the little piece that fits on the top of the shock that goes in the wrench in your picture is metal. They are now plastic, so take care not to damage it when cutting it out of the knob. Also Sears now sells a wrench similar to the one in the picture that is reversable so you don't have to cut the notch all the way through. Works like a charm

Ken