Koni OE Dampers FYI

[v8s4me]

THIS thread on the Wedge Forum. I don't know if they also stock 'S' dampers but might be helpful to anyone wanting to stick with their OE Koni dampers. A wise move IMHO

I'll be contacting them to see if they have the OE rubber bushes. I'll also be asking about that "life-time guarantee"

Edited by v8s4me on Thursday 10th August 22:03

[GBinUSA]

The warranty will be through Koni. I would call Koni UK and ask. Koni North America said that as long as they were manufactured after 1981 and had not been previously rebuilt, the shocks would qualify for the lifetime warranty.

If you could get an old set of Koni's for the S you could send them to Koni to be rebuilt. I've heard it's an excellent service and relatively cost effect. That would be the US rebuild service but I'm sure the U.K. division adheres to the same standards.

[v8s4me]

GBinUSA said:

....That would be the US rebuild service but I'm sure the U.K. division adheres to the same standards.

AFIK there are only three Koni refurbishers in the UK. The one I used did a good job but he couldn't get any OE rubber bushes. Mine were fine and didn't need replacing but if anyone did need bushes maybe an email to 'ClassicGarage.com' might produce some.

[v8s4me]

UPDATE:- Suspension bushes available for Koni OEM dampers.

Follow THIS LINK and view the post dated Monday 13th March 2023 to see a list of rubber bushes available at that date with sources.

[Oldred_V8S]

v8s4me said:

UPDATE:- Suspension bushes available for Koni OEM dampers.

Follow THIS LINK and view the post dated Monday 13th March 2023 to see a list of rubber bushes available at that date with sources.

Nice to see that you are still sharing your excellent knowledge Joe.

[v8s4me]

Just a proPHet crying in the FB wilderness?

Edited by v8s4me on Wednesday 17th May 18:52