Date:         Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:53:09 +1300
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
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.
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Regards
Andrew