Have been trying to find new mounting kits for my front Koni shocks. Have called Koni several times have left messages, but no one ever calls back. Maybe they have limited staff due to the shutdown. Tried their website, put in the part numbers and get nowhere. Anyone have a source that might have them?
Thanks,
Greek
Do you mean the bolts into shock tower caps?
Jim cowles or Brant have them
Cobra Automotive has the bushing inserts listed. I don't see the bolts specifically.
Quote from: GT350Lad on June 18, 2020, 02:29:20 AM
Do you mean the bolts into shock tower caps?
Jim cowles or Brant have them
No, the rubber and metal washers at the spring perch.
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 18, 2020, 07:01:22 AM
Cobra Automotive has the bushing inserts listed. I don't see the bolts specifically.
Thanks, I will check Cobra Automotive.
Just ordered, what I hope will be the correct kit for Koni's, from Performance Shock, Inc. in Sonoma, CA. Will update after I receive them.
Ok that's what your after, cool. Keep us posted on what you think of them
Cheers
The 66 used stock Mustang mounts at the bottom and the export (washers welded on) top mounts. I didn't change anything but the shocks when I added them to my Hertz car in 1975.
Cobra automotive are polyurethane , i m curious to see what you get from performance shock , i would need some too.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on June 18, 2020, 09:29:16 PM
The 66 used stock Mustang mounts at the bottom and the export (washers welded on) top mounts. I didn't change anything but the shocks when I added them to my Hertz car in 1975.
After no luck with Koni, no call back. I searched various automotive websites, but could only find rear bushings or kits with parts I did not want or need. It could be my key work searches did not have the correct terminology. Who knows?
Quote from: chris NOS on June 19, 2020, 05:38:58 AM
Cobra automotive are polyurethane , i m curious to see what you get from performance shock , i would need some too.
Yes, I checked out Cobra automotive. Not a real fan of polyurethane. Since, I am just down the coast from Sonoma, CA. I should get the kits by early next week. Will post a picture of what I receive.
I ordered mine directly from Koni NA. I got the mounting bushings, washers, and nuts for front and rear shocks, and the thread protector caps for the rear shocks. They may, or may not, be period correct, but that didn't matter to me. The protector caps are definitely not '60s period correct. Jim Cowles may still have the period correct protectors and front bee-hive bolts if you need them.
Steve
The rubber bushings will all split with time. Poly won't.
Quote from: 8T03S1425 on June 19, 2020, 10:28:54 AM
I ordered mine directly from Koni NA. I got the mounting bushings, washers, and nuts for front and rear shocks, and the thread protector caps for the rear shocks. They may, or may not, be period correct, but that didn't matter to me. The protector caps are definitely not '60s period correct. Jim Cowles may still have the period correct protectors and front bee-hive bolts if you need them.
Steve
Did you order your via the website or by telephone? How long ago did you order them? I tried to do a search by part number, but had no luck.
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 19, 2020, 10:32:12 AM
The rubber bushings will all split with time. Poly won't.
I know, but not too concerned about that. I removed the shocks after 25 years of service and a couple were split, others were just flat. I do mostly casual driving, so the rubber should be sufficient.
Quote from: greekz on June 19, 2020, 10:36:08 AM
Quote from: 8T03S1425 on June 19, 2020, 10:28:54 AM
I ordered mine directly from Koni NA. I got the mounting bushings, washers, and nuts for front and rear shocks, and the thread protector caps for the rear shocks. They may, or may not, be period correct, but that didn't matter to me. The protector caps are definitely not '60s period correct. Jim Cowles may still have the period correct protectors and front bee-hive bolts if you need them.
Steve
Did you order your via the website or by telephone? How long ago did you order them? I tried to do a search by part number, but had no luck.
Phone 859-586-4100
Ordered around June 2018
Received around Aug 2018 due to backorder
I'm pretty sure I ordered by part numbers provided by someone on this forum, possibly pre-crash and rebuild.
I'll look around, but will require additional time to retrace my efforts. I recall that whomever it was I spoke with was interested in helping me. You may have a similar experience, if time is of the essence.
Steve
Another phone number, Mason was easy to deal with and got my parts out to me quickly. all the hardware was correct except the front shock mounting nuts, they were nylock. NPD and Brant have the correct nuts.
Koni North America
1961A International Way Hebron, KY 41048
859-586-4100 sales desk
859-488-0324 Mason O'Hara
Thanks for the direct line phone number. The general number gets you the directory and I chose the option for parts, but no one ever answered. As noted before, left messages and no return call. I will try the direct number next time.
Greek
Please note that the original early Konis #1326 and 1327 are different from the later #1388 and 1389.
This means the mounting kits are different.
Texas Swede
Quote from: texas swede on June 19, 2020, 09:10:45 PM
Please note that the original early Konis #1326 and 1327 are different from the later #1388 and 1389.
This means the mounting kits are different.
Texas Swede
Thank you for the heads up.
Here is the kit I received from Performance Shock Inc. Looks like the correct parts to me. Will use my original nuts instead of the nuts provided. With shipping the cost was $40.96.
That looks like the same kit that came with my replacement Koni shocks.
Hello- My question is related to this topic. What about rebuilding the Koni shocks? My car 2227 still has the original KONI shocks on the car - once i start the restoration work would like to have them restored. Does anyone have any experience utilizing a business for this service? I'm a DIY car guy but think this requires a specialist. I've contact Koni years ago and they offer a rebuilding service I just want to ensure the original dated housings are protected. rebuilding shocks to be functional again compared to restoring shock to original look and performance. When I spoke with the Koni people they didn't seem to understand the difference between rebuild VS restore. It is like a body repair shop saying restoration work is the same as body work, it is not.
So back to my question- does anyone have experiences with their Koni's being restored. thank you fred
Im not sure if Mr Davis does Konis, but this might a place to check:
https://www.dsdrestoration.com
These guys are a Koni distributor and rebuild shocks. They will dyno the shock and tell you what is required.
https://performanceshock.com/
Quote from: rraceme on July 25, 2020, 10:20:04 AM
Hello- My question is related to this topic. What about rebuilding the Koni shocks? My car 2227 still has the original KONI shocks on the car - once i start the restoration work would like to have them restored. Does anyone have any experience utilizing a business for this service? I'm a DIY car guy but think this requires a specialist. I've contact Koni years ago and they offer a rebuilding service I just want to ensure the original dated housings are protected. rebuilding shocks to be functional again compared to restoring shock to original look and performance. When I spoke with the Koni people they didn't seem to understand the difference between rebuild VS restore. It is like a body repair shop saying restoration work is the same as body work, it is not.
So back to my question- does anyone have experiences with their Koni's being restored. thank you fred
Fred ,maybe you are not aware but your car 2227 would be over 1000 cars built after SA stopped using Koni shocks.You might have found them on the car but they were not original to the car from the factory. Best of luck what ever you decide to do.
Anyone have experience with Performance Shock rebuilding original Koni's?
Yes, i knew that and thank you for keeping me honest! I was not intentionally misleading - just didn't think relevant to my question i was asking. What i should have said was dealer installed or time period correct dated shocks. To my memory my Koni's dated June 1966 which is the month my car was sold or built? So no way SA could have installed.
In the future when someone reads this message and sent your Koni's to any business to be rebuilt. please leave a comment. i would like to know about your experience.
I do love this forum!! I only log in a few times a week and immensely enjoy. Thank you all for your time, Fred
I have HEARD that when Koni rebuils your shocks that they CUT OFF the original top eye on the front shocks... might want to check that before they ruin an old original date code correct set.
That statement is accurate.
Quote from: Rickmustang on August 13, 2020, 06:54:26 PM
That statement is accurate.
Yes that would be terrible. It was 7 or 8 years ago i called Koni about rebuilding other Koni shocks I owned but they didn't state clearly how they go through the process. They gave me the impression they would function the same but not keep their original presentation. Thank you for your insight! Fred