Date:         Mon, 7 Feb 2005 09:56:55 -0600
Reply-To:     "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
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From:         "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Koni or Bilsteins
Comments: To: angus anderson <sybrite@RUSHPOST.COM>
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on 2/7/05 6:16 AM, angus anderson at sybrite@RUSHPOST.COM wrote:

> so dose any one know about these
> Koni shocks
> and how they are w/ H&R lowering springs?
> it has bin said that they are superior to blistiens because you can
> adjust them your self at instolation instead of having to send in the
> blistiens
> what do you set them too?
> any info on them or H&R springs would be appreciated
> thanks


The Konis are set at the factory for the average vehicle.  If you have a
Westy, or your van is lowered, you may want to set the rebound a bit
stiffer.

What you do is compress the shock so the pins in the top engage the valve in
the body.  You can mark the top and bottom of the shock and use this as a
reference point.  Now turn the shock so the valve is all the way in.  Count
the number of turns and mark this on the shock.  You then have a reference
point to be able to adjust them.  You can turn them in or out by 1/4, 1/2,
or a full turn.  You may need to experiment and try different settings.  For
most applications, you will want to install them as is.  The shocks have a
plastic ring that you will need to remove to make the adjustment.  Just put
it back in when you are done.

Check out Konis website for more information.

If you need more information or want to order a set, please give us a call.


-- Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
PO Box 339
1661 Veterans Dr Ste C
DeSoto MO 63020
636-337-7700 voice
636-586-7077 fax
888-797-5994 - phone orders