I Donated bucko3the7man Posted May 2, 2017 I Donated Share Posted May 2, 2017 Rick has saved my ass more than a few times working on this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 As I get older, I get less motivated and would probably allow Rick to work on my own car funds allowing. I hear he is so good you have to bring Porsche money to get your Subie worked on. Keep in mind that the last mechanic to touch any of my Subies (my 08 Spec B) had me so infuriated I opened my own Subaru shop to give locals a competent option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Jeremy and Rick have helped me out a number of times back in the day. I'm so glad Mike open his own business and is a trusted Vendor on here. I still recommend him for parts and help. I have bought a lot of parts from Rick too. While I'm at it, Mike at AZPinstalls.com still sells parts too. I enjoy the Koni's & Epic springs Mike, aka m sprank, got for me years ago every time I drive my wagon. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme_X Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Edit: Okay after doing a little searching, I think I have this right. for my 01 Legacy Gt; I would need the following for this to work. * 02-07 WRX Front Struts * Compatible Koni Inserts for front struts * Rear Koni strut for 4th Gen Legacy Sedan Is this correct, and am I missing anything else? What top hats do I use? What car model springs do i use? Can I use aftermarket 3 gen legacy springs? Edited August 23, 2017 by Supreme_X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Edit: Okay after doing a little searching, I think I have this right. for my 01 Legacy Gt; I would need the following for this to work. * 02-07 WRX Front Struts * Compatible Koni Inserts for front struts * Rear Koni strut for 4th Gen Legacy Sedan Is this correct, and am I missing anything else? What top hats do I use? What car model springs do i use? Can I use aftermarket 3 gen legacy springs? Wow, that's an interesting question. Have you figured it out yet ? m sprank may be able to help you if you contact him. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Can some of you that have a lot of miles on your Koni's please chime in here. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/most-mileage-konisi-265399.html GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted October 2, 2017 I Donated Share Posted October 2, 2017 Can some of you that have a lot of miles on your Koni's please chime in here. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/most-mileage-konisi-265399.html posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squib308 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 19.... 20. Install the lower spring seat onto the shock. It is common for people to install this upside down, so make sure the seat is oriented as in the picture below. Go ahead and install the dust cover while you are at it. The rear dust cover needs to be "forced" onto it's mounting boss on the shock as it is a very tight fit. For anyone who might be, a little challenged, like myself, the photo is to indicate the 'cup' part of the rear lower spring mounts are supposed to face down, not up - as opposed to worrying that the angle bit might be the wrong way around. If you mess it up and face the 'cup' up, your springs will be very hard to compress enough to fit on the strut, and when you finally get done and are happy 'everything is right' and lowering the car, you'll notice the car is about 1.5-2" too high in the rear. ask me how I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 And you're not the first.....I know at least 3 guilty parties. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squib308 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 So from what I've been able to read on the internet, and _now_ I kind of understand the crappy Ikea-like 'instructions' that came with my Konis - it sounds like you have to take the rear struts off and totally compress the rod in order to adjust them? I've tried using the knob that come with the front Koni tubes to adjust the rears, and it _seems_ like they're adjusting, or at least the adjustment tab is spinning around appx 1-1.5 turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD-WOLF Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 So from what I've been able to read on the internet, and _now_ I kind of understand the crappy Ikea-like 'instructions' that came with my Konis - it sounds like you have to take the rear struts off and totally compress the rod in order to adjust them? I've tried using the knob that come with the front Koni tubes to adjust the rears, and it _seems_ like they're adjusting, or at least the adjustment tab is spinning around appx 1-1.5 turns. I don’t believe so, I know this to be the case on other vehicles such as the Volvo turbo bricks but on ours we seem to have on the fly adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 So from what I've been able to read on the internet, and _now_ I kind of understand the crappy Ikea-like 'instructions' that came with my Konis - it sounds like you have to take the rear struts off and totally compress the rod in order to adjust them? I've tried using the knob that come with the front Koni tubes to adjust the rears, and it _seems_ like they're adjusting, or at least the adjustment tab is spinning around appx 1-1.5 turns. On our cars you use the knob on all 4 to adjust. Should be 2 full turns from full soft to full hatd. Certain other Konis need the rod compressed to adjust, but not Subaru fitment Konis. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 hey so i have the koni's assembled with swift springs for the rear. I just finished painting the front shock housings, and am getting ready to assemble the fronts. I was reading through the directions and noticed that my front koni's came with a spacer of sorts. I do not see that spacer (like a super thick washer (about 10mm thick) fits on the stepped portion of the shock where the top spring perch goes). Just wondering what the order of operation is or if the spacer washer is not needed (kind of like the cylindrical shim for the insert to front shock housing). Sorry if this has been asked, but i am super busy right now and don't have time to search through this whole thread. If it has been asked already could someone please point me there? Thank you Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Been a while since I installed a set, but iirc that black plastic piece is extra. It is not required for the LGT install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Thank you, I think i was able to figure it out just trying to put it together. I am attaching pictures to better help explain what I am questioning the use of It is the silver spacer looking thing next to the shock in one picture and slipped on it in the other Edited February 16, 2019 by jaylew Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Sets the depth that the shaft can go into the top hat. Basically an adapter for top hats of different thickness. You will use the adapter. Without it the top hat would not be seated to the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Sets the depth that the shaft can go into the top hat. Basically an adapter for top hats of different thickness. You will use the adapter. Without it the top hat would not be seated to the shaft. +1 -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/153798190.jpg Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Enthusiasts since 2001. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Ok thank you for the help. In actually assembling the shocks with springs, i found the spacer not needed. It pushed the top hat too high and the bearing had nothing to locate on for it's I.D. Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaitanium Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 does anyone know on a brand new strut, if drilling the hole and releasing the oil will create an unsafe situation? I assume nothing will be a missile able to take off someones head? No springs installed. Just a bare brand new kyb strut is what i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Why are you releasing the oil? There will be a gas charge as well so yes, the fluid will be under pressure and could be dangerous. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That is the first step in cutting open the donor struts for Koni struts. I haven't done mine yet, but from the video you just clamp it in a vise upside down and drill a small hole to release the gas then drain the fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaitanium Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Just contacted Koni and they said there wont be an issue with that first hole to release the gas. now if you had a spring on it....thats a different story i assume Edited March 31, 2020 by kaitanium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 That is the first step in cutting open the donor struts for Koni struts. I haven't done mine yet, but from the video you just clamp it in a vise upside down and drill a small hole to release the gas then drain the fluid.I see....pardon me ignorance. Good luck [emoji106]. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 He's releasing the oil because he's using the brand new KYB as a donor for the Koni insert. Yeah, you can drill a hole in the bottom first on a brand new one. I usually cut mine first, but drilling won't make it grenade. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 No explosion, just a light "poof" when you penetrate the body. Use the shaft to pump out the fluid into a container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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