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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 06:08 AM
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Koni FSD Install

Hi All,
Was wondering if anyone who has done the Koni FSD/Ireland Engineering strut mount install could walk me thru the steps.
I have an 02/2002 MC and found out I will need the updated sway bar end links. I have taken apart one of the old struts, and inspected all the original parts, the bump stop, spring perch rubbers, and gaiter all appear in very good shape.
So do I just reuse all the original hardware, add the IE strut mount, and zip it all up?
Many thanks for any details anyone can provide.
Jeff
 
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by wilkrod
Hi All,
Was wondering if anyone who has done the Koni FSD/Ireland Engineering strut mount install could walk me thru the steps.
I have an 02/2002 MC and found out I will need the updated sway bar end links. I have taken apart one of the old struts, and inspected all the original parts, the bump stop, spring perch rubbers, and gaiter all appear in very good shape.
So do I just reuse all the original hardware, add the IE strut mount, and zip it all up?
Many thanks for any details anyone can provide.
Jeff
Yep, that's pretty much it.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 06:25 AM
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They are detailed write ups in the how to section with step by step and pictures. I found the most challenging part was getting the front strut back into the hub carrier. I needed to keep the spring compressed and swear a lot.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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If you haven't already, strongly consider replacing the strut tower bushings and adding strut tower defenders while you have things broken down. The bushings are a wear item usually needing replaced at around 50 to 75K
 
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