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how tight should my koni rears be?

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Old 03-21-2001, 09:28 AM
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For those of yoots with koni struts: i currently have my rear struts on the softest setting. i want a firmer ride. i plan to have them tightened. should i tighten them to the max? or will the tightest setting give me problems with potholes, etc?
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Old 03-21-2001, 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by digsetcrush
For those of yoots with koni struts: i currently have my rear struts on the softest setting. i want a firmer ride. i plan to have them tightened. should i tighten them to the max? or will the tightest setting give me problems with potholes, etc?
Same question here. I am installing mine this weekend and really don't have to have to take everything off to adjust the rears.

I just figured that the middle setting would be best. Make sense?
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Old 03-21-2001, 11:21 AM
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Most recommend about 75% firm... I still have to redo mine too.
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Old 03-21-2001, 02:42 PM
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if you have H&R's i recommend 2 half-turns

the H&R springs are about 25-30% stiffer than stock. 2 half-turns on the Koni's are roughly 25-30% more dampening than stock. even at this setting my rears feels very firm.

i'm almost considering turning them down to 1 half-turn
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Old 03-22-2001, 05:28 AM
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Great...conflicting opinions

What are the pro's and con's of firm rear struts?
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