Date:         Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:48:26 -0600
Reply-To:     "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
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From:         "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Koni Red installation?
Comments: To: Kurt Camealy <camealy@ctsr.com>
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on 12/12/05 10:04 AM, Kurt Camealy at camealy@CTSR.COM wrote:

> The instructions are very vague that come with the Koni adjustable front
> shocks.  When you push the shock in to adjust it, is it clockwise to tighten
> looking at the bottom of the shock while turning or the top?  Also if I would
> like a firm ride like a monotube gas shock how many turns would be a good
> starting point?  I accidentally got Bilstein touring shocks meaning to get
> HD's, and it is way to squishy for me.  Comfortable, but I was very frightened
> at how loose it was the first time I had to make a quick reaction.  I have a
> stock springs 87 Wolfsburg (I think they are slightly lower than the standard
> GL) with the 1 inch upgraded front sway bar.
>
> Thanks for any recommendations,
>
> Kurt

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


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