Koni questions....., condition?, rebuildable? |
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Koni questions....., condition?, rebuildable? |
BuddyV |
Dec 16 2010, 08:52 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
I am being offered a couple of Koni adjustable shocks (see pics) in exchange for some money a guy owes me. I have no idea what they are worth, or what condition they are in.
I picked them up today and noticed that one shock has "easy" travel..... the other seems to have a lot of resistance, and springs back a bit if you let off the pressure. Obviously one is in better shape than the other? Or maybe they are both shot in different ways? I wonder if they are re-buildable... if so, is it even worth it? I like the adjustable part of this design, so willing to put some efort into them if they are worth the time/effort. What do you all think these are worth in this condition. By the way, they have unknown use, and I know that they have been sitting on a shelf indoors for a long time. There is a foil tag on one of the springs that reads "22". Thanks. Robert |
BuddyV |
Dec 16 2010, 08:55 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
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BuddyV |
Dec 16 2010, 08:55 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
.... how in the heck do I add pics??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 16 2010, 10:38 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Generally speaking, if they've been bottomed out they're not rebuildable. And, just so you know, if they ARE rebuildable, that service costs nearly as much as new ones. I'd pass.
The Cap'n |
Michael N |
Dec 16 2010, 10:41 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
I'll give Andy the night off of posting this link.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Adding pictures to you post. |
bandjoey |
Dec 17 2010, 12:00 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
There are some classic models rebuilders want to match a car. I've seen posts where they spend upwards of a grand. Don't bite unless that's your goal.
If these are any good u should have hard resistence all the way down and back. Lots of shock threads here. Use Search. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
BuddyV |
Dec 17 2010, 12:14 AM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
Thank you all for the advice. Very helpful.
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