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Date:   Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:53:09 +1300
Reply-To:   Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:   Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:   Re: Koni Red installation?
In-Reply-To:   <BFC31407.27367%Steve@EuroCampers.com>
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>I have not put Konis on my Vanagon yet, but plan to do so soon. I have >installed them on my EuroVan, and I would think the process is the same. To >adjust the shock you need to remove the plastic washer under the dust cover. >You then depress the shock to engange the cam and you will feel it engage. >After you engage it, you can mark the relationship of the shock body with >the dust cover with a sharpie. You can then measure the amount you turn the >shock in. > >For my Weekender, I turned the shocks in 1 full turn. I think you can turn >them in up to 3 turns. The Konis come adjusted from the factory, and for a >standard Vanagon (non camper) I would start out with the stock setting and >try it out before I made any adjustment. > >Keep in mind that the adjustment is for rebound only, so it will not effect >the initial compression of the shock. > >If you dig around on Koni.com you can find a detailed instructions for >adjustment. >http://www.koni.com/_cars/_general_info/install_manuals/adjustment.html

Don't forget that whatever you set them to, they will be stiff when first installed. They will need to be run-in.

I had the Konis on my 75 set pretty stiff and was happy with that. They certainly helped with around-town bodyroll. -- Regards Andrew


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