Suspension Koni Yellow Install Questions
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Koni Yellow Install Questions
Preparing to install Koni Yellows, couple of questions
- Will the Hazet 21mm tool work for tightening the front shock nuts?
- Is it better to reuse the OEM shock/strut nuts or the nuts and lock washers which come with the Konis?
- Will the Hazet 21mm tool work for tightening the front shock nuts?
- Is it better to reuse the OEM shock/strut nuts or the nuts and lock washers which come with the Konis?
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- You need a 21mm socket/wrench for the rear, lower mounting bolt. The Koni top nut is a 19mm.
- As I remember, the OEM nuts are a different thread size than the Koni's.
- As I remember, the OEM nuts are a different thread size than the Koni's.
Last edited by chuckt; Mar 7, 2008 at 04:10 PM.
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Easy w/ a Drill Press and 15/32" Bit 
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=130116
Yes you need to use the nuts that come w/ the kit..they are 12mm
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=130116
Yes you need to use the nuts that come w/ the kit..they are 12mm
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Got everything installed this weekend (Dinan suspension w/ Koni Yellows) - all went pretty smoothly. Drilling the rear washers and top hats was a piece of cake with a bench vise and drill. Thanks to all for the tips on installation - using a 2x4 to compress the front assembly during install was a great help 
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How'd you guys tighten the nuts down on the front? there's the large hex and the smaller one on top, But the top plate covers both so you cant get a wrench inside 
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