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Suspension DIY- Koni shock rear damper adjuster tool, for front too

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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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DIY- Koni shock rear damper adjuster tool, for front too

after thinking a while and looking at the tool section at sears i thought hey this could work.

What you need.

1x finger screwdriver (get two if you really want to be fancy)
1x hex bit extension (get two if you want one for the front as well)
1x koni tool for rear (front and rear are different sizes,x2 tools for front)


take koni tool and drill a hole in the back then shove a screwdriver or even the drill bit through to push the insert out.
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then grab this guy set on side...
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Grab you extension and put it aside too...
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Grab your insert and shave down the sides untill it will fit into the extension above, i made it over sizes so that it would need to be pressed into it so its very tight.
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Then assemble you now should have this!
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Now Motor on and adjust your suspension to perfection!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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i was thinking about making extensions for my rear.. my old BC sports had some and just need something to attach to the small adjustment piece... good idea and will need to think about using a flex shaft to bring through the holes i drilled above the suspension tower.. fronts need something too as my camber plates are too tight.


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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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thats a good idea, i may use some flex shafts and just leave them permanently back there.
 
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