I just received my new Koni Yellows and started to install them today. The fronts were no problem, but the rears are a PITA!

I've been reading through the FAQ section, and there is a great write up on how to change the front and rear shocks, but I'm still having a problem. I can't seem to get the rear shock in and I don't really feel that comfortable using blocks of wood and the oem jack, it just doesn't seem that stable.

Does anyone have any other tricks to methods I should attempt?

 

i just installed it today....thought the rears are just as easy. I am guessing you talking about how to put the bottom of the shock in place. All you have to do is have one person push down the control arm a bit like stepping very lightly on the hub or lug stud. Then since now the hole on the control arm is a bit higher than the hole on the bottom of the shock, just jack the shock up by the bolt a bit and play around til you have the whole bolt in.

 

Or if you're doing the install by yourself, you can remount the tire and use the scissor jack between the tire and the top of the rear wheelwell. This will push the control down and allow easy installation of the bottom shock mount bolt.

 

I guess he is still in the garage lol

 

thanks guys for the advice. After sleeping on it, I realized that we were placing the wood blocks too far out on the control arm. After moving it in, it was rock solid.

Putting the tire back on is a great idea....i should have thought of that.

On another note, how many full rotations (firmness) are these shocks able to turn. On one of my shocks, I was only able to complete 2 full turns and on the other 1.5....am I doing something wrong?

Currently, I'm running 1 full trun on all corners, and it feels great!

 

its a bit less than 2 full turns on all 4, I did 1 full turn all 4...feels awesome. I was actually a little skeptical on how much handling will improve. But after driving it for couple miles, man the car feels flater on turns and more planted. Not as bouncy as stock ride, I think the stock shocks rebound too quick?

 

alright, cool. yeah, just after driving around a few hours, I can feel a difference. It feels a lot more aggressive. I think I'm going to give the rears another .25 turn tonight and see how that feels.

thanks again!

 

Is it stiffer than stock? I want a stiffer ride not a smooth one.

 

Try this:Full firm in the back,and half firm in the front.!!!