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Feb 9, 2008 | 03:31 AM

Carnac

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Koni FSD install question...

I installed a set of Koni FSD shocks this weekend. Love the ride and handling so far (haven't had a chance to push the car much).

My question - the stock (05 C6 Z-51) shocks had rubber covers/boots over the exposed shock rod. The Koni's did not come with boots, and the stock ones don't fit (unless I drilled out the washer). Should I try to get the stock boots to fit or are the exposed Koni rods fine? I guess the stock boots don't really provide much protection, just wondering what others have done.

One more thing, my Koni's are gold and the right part number for a C6, but don't have the FSD label like I saw on a set of used ones for sale. They just say Koni and have the Koni boomerang looking logo after the name.

Thanks - install went well with all the good ideas on the forum (ratchet strap worked great for removal). Jim

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:12 AM

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I installed the OEM shock covers. A SLIGHT enlarging of the hole with a rat tail file is all it took.

Feb 9, 2008 | 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dave pawlowski

I installed the OEM shock covers. A SLIGHT enlarging of the hole with a ----------.

, doesn't take much.

Feb 9, 2008 | 10:16 AM

07MontRedcp

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There should be install instructions in the box that tell you which parts to reuse and how to modify the stock dust covers.

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Feb 9, 2008 | 04:54 PM

csun213

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So the stock cover should be used with the Koni FSD? Just receive them and have not open up the box yet.

Feb 9, 2008 | 04:57 PM

07MontRedcp

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So the stock cover should be used with the Koni FSD? Just receive them and have not open up the box yet.

Yep. Should be covered in the written instructions that are in the box.

BJK

Feb 10, 2008 | 03:46 AM

Carnac

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Thanks for the replies...

I'll have to check the box again, but I didn't see anything in the instructions about reusing the boot, just generic stuff. Do I use the OEM yellow/white bump-stop too? Thanks again - guess I'll be pulling the shocks again. At least the Konis are easier to compress. Jim

Feb 10, 2008 | 02:23 PM

07MontRedcp

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Here is the original thread that started it all:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1578755

I will edit this replay as I find more stuff.

BJK