Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Koni FSD Shocks

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  1. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

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    Not happy, they are about 3 years old and are as dead as the OEM were at 5.
    Just normal every day street driving, well maybe a bit fast but not tracked or auto Xed .
     
  2. KC Jr 54

    KC Jr 54 New Member

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    Did you have lowering springs on the car with them?
     
  3. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

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    Nope, stock springs. I was advised they wouldn't last with lowering springs.
     
  4. BThayer23

    BThayer23 Well-Known Member

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    I think FSD's are rebuildable. Check this link out: Koni North America - ITT - Find A Dealer

    Call one of the shops and see what prices are. I know you can rebuild Bilsteins for like $50/corner - much cheaper than new shocks.
     
  5. ScottinBend

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    Sorry to hear this.......mine are still good after 4 yrs and TSW springs.
     
  6. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

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    How many miles on your Scott?
     
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    Not many miles yet. Get out & motor more Scott. How about driving to the dragon for the 10th one? :ihih:
     
  9. HRM

    HRM New Member

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    lifetime warranty..

    Koni North America - ITT - Warranty

    You can get them to ship a new set, they refund CC when you return them and they are bad. Half price of list even then.


    http://www.koni-na.com/pdf/warranty.pdf

    HOW TO OBTAIN KONI WARRANTY
    (You Must Have Authorization Prior To Returning Products) Koni Warranty covers factory defects to the original retail
    purchaser of the dampers purchased after May 1, 1980 and suspension kits purchased after 1995. It does not cover worn
    bushings, shocks installed on a modified chassis or springs sold with kits. Warranty is not transferable. All replacements
    are new dampers from stock unless notified as such. Forward below documents to receive a Return Goods Authorization
    (RGA) number:
    • Copy of proof of purchase (dated after May, 1980)
    • Current vehicle registration.
    • Completed copy of warranty request form at https://www.koni.us/secured/warrantyrequest.cfm

    At your discretion you can either send your units in for evaluation and have them replaced or request replacements in advance at half of listed “Retail Price” (as found on www.koni-na.com). If replacements are made in advance KONI will
    charge your credit card prior to shipment and refund the purchase price after the units have been accepted as a warranty.
    If the units are not accepted as a warranty the returned product will be returned to you and the charges will remain on your
    credit card.
    Please fill out form and fax your documents to:
    Warranty Fax: (859) 334-3340 Please include warranty request form.
    Please call Warranty/Customer Service Representative if you have any other questions or concerns.
    The telephone number is (859) 586-4100 Option #6
     
  10. ScottinBend

    ScottinBend Space Cowboy
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    If things get a lot better around here, then it will be on the list of things to do.......and the list is getting longer all the frikkin' time :(
     
  11. rkw

    rkw Well-Known Member

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    My FSD's are over 5 years old and approaching 60K miles. Still doing well.
     
  12. grodenglaive

    grodenglaive New Member

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    The lifetime warranty is great, but be prepared to wait. I ordered a replacement koni sport shock 8 weeks ago.
     
  13. Norm03s

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    It maybe the springs are tired.
     
  14. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

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    If it is the shocks they are def. lifetime warranty.
     
  15. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

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    Great news, don't see any leaks, will have to wait till Spring anyway.
     
  16. k-huevo

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    Compress and extend the shock, listening for knock; when failed they make a click/clack noise with a hard push and are relatively easy to move in the first bit of travel.
     
  17. Norm03s

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    I can try that,
    Thanks Kieth
     

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