Blown Koni Strut
Blown Koni Strut
So I took my suspension of my 97 this weekend, and found that the front passenger side strut was totally shot. I was kinda surprised because I'd never noticed it driving.
Anyone delt with the Koni warrenty? I ordered them through shox.com.
Anyone delt with the Koni warrenty? I ordered them through shox.com.
Re: Blown Koni Strut
I think Koni's come with a lifetime warranty, to the original purchaser. Go to Koni's website and I'm sure you'll find a phone #, otherwise go through shox.com
Originally posted by KrZyMaX
visually, how can you tell if the shocks are blown?
visually, how can you tell if the shocks are blown?
#2 - Strut would compress with NO weight being put onto the strut's shaft.
Originally posted by SprintMax
I think mine are blown too
sprint springs = koni killer
I think mine are blown too
sprint springs = koni killer
About the warrenty not applying to inserts...I don't see how that would make sense...The insert was not modified at all, just the factory housing. The insert is in the same condition (except blown) as when I bought it.
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Same here
but with my Tokicos. Same side about 1.5 or 2 years after the install.
Originally posted by ejj5875
Well, its strange. Just the passenger side one was blown. The other three were perfect.
About the warrenty not applying to inserts...I don't see how that would make sense...The insert was not modified at all, just the factory housing. The insert is in the same condition (except blown) as when I bought it.
Well, its strange. Just the passenger side one was blown. The other three were perfect.
About the warrenty not applying to inserts...I don't see how that would make sense...The insert was not modified at all, just the factory housing. The insert is in the same condition (except blown) as when I bought it.
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My Koni's are fine.....
If anything Koni's have been more reliable then Tokico's. When the Koni's were the hot thing about a year and a half ago a lot of people bought them and this is the first complaint I've seen. Thats got to say something. I'm still very pleased with my Koni's. Come the end of February I plan on going wiht Ground Controls, at that time I'll check my struts out. If there are any problems I'll be sure to post.
Re: My Koni's are fine.....
Originally posted by 2ndMAX
If anything Koni's have been more reliable then Tokico's. When the Koni's were the hot thing about a year and a half ago a lot of people bought them and this is the first complaint I've seen. Thats got to say something. I'm still very pleased with my Koni's. Come the end of February I plan on going wiht Ground Controls, at that time I'll check my struts out. If there are any problems I'll be sure to post.
If anything Koni's have been more reliable then Tokico's. When the Koni's were the hot thing about a year and a half ago a lot of people bought them and this is the first complaint I've seen. Thats got to say something. I'm still very pleased with my Koni's. Come the end of February I plan on going wiht Ground Controls, at that time I'll check my struts out. If there are any problems I'll be sure to post.
Re: Re: My Koni's are fine.....
Originally posted by ejj5875
I'm not the least bit upset with the Koni's. I just have to think that it was a defective strut to die that quickly. Hopefully I'll get a new one without a lot of hassel, and be good as new.
I'm not the least bit upset with the Koni's. I just have to think that it was a defective strut to die that quickly. Hopefully I'll get a new one without a lot of hassel, and be good as new.
i will follow your lead
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Originally posted by ejj5875
About the warrenty not applying to inserts...I don't see how that would make sense...The insert was not modified at all, just the factory housing. The insert is in the same condition (except blown) as when I bought it.
About the warrenty not applying to inserts...I don't see how that would make sense...The insert was not modified at all, just the factory housing. The insert is in the same condition (except blown) as when I bought it.
Btw this the first I've heard of a Koni failing on a Max.
(I've got Koni Yellows on my 4 corners.)
Just heard back from Koni's warrenty department....here's the procedure incase anyone is interested.
Now I have to go find my original paperwork for them...
Koni Warranty covers factory defects to the original retail purchaser of the dampers. 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.
1. Forward below documents to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number:
· Copy of proof of purchase (dated after May, 1980)
· Current vehicle registration
· Model make and year of vehicle
· Part(s) to be replaced and problem with each (parts are replaced in units)
· Shipping address and daytime phone number
· Credit card number to ensure return of defective units (charges will occur only when parts have been returned in 90 days or if returns are found to be not defective).
2. The Mustang SVO is the only vehicle with lifetime warranty to the original owner, proof of vehicle purchase is required in addition to current vehicle registration.
3. Please fax your documents to:
Darlene Peddicord Fax: (859) 334-3340
4. Please call Darlene Peddicord, Warranty/Customer Service Representative if you have any other questions or concerns. The telephone number is (859) 586-4100 extension 13.
1. Forward below documents to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number:
· Copy of proof of purchase (dated after May, 1980)
· Current vehicle registration
· Model make and year of vehicle
· Part(s) to be replaced and problem with each (parts are replaced in units)
· Shipping address and daytime phone number
· Credit card number to ensure return of defective units (charges will occur only when parts have been returned in 90 days or if returns are found to be not defective).
2. The Mustang SVO is the only vehicle with lifetime warranty to the original owner, proof of vehicle purchase is required in addition to current vehicle registration.
3. Please fax your documents to:
Darlene Peddicord Fax: (859) 334-3340
4. Please call Darlene Peddicord, Warranty/Customer Service Representative if you have any other questions or concerns. The telephone number is (859) 586-4100 extension 13.
Originally posted by ejj5875
Just heard back from Koni's warrenty department....here's the procedure incase anyone is interested.
Now I have to go find my original paperwork for them...
Just heard back from Koni's warrenty department....here's the procedure incase anyone is interested.
Now I have to go find my original paperwork for them...
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From: Near Archer High School, Ga
Blown Koni Adj, First time for everything
Originally posted by sp6040
i also have the koni sprint setup never had any problems so far at least.
i also have the koni sprint setup never had any problems so far at least.
No problems here either, this is the first time I hear a blown Koni shock. I am sure Mr. Benson at Koni will replace it, hes a nice person to deal with.
Originally posted by Telus.net
Hmmmmm, if I recall correctly from the Supra forum, Doug has a white Maxima GXE 5speed equipped with Koni and Spring springs!
Hmmmmm, if I recall correctly from the Supra forum, Doug has a white Maxima GXE 5speed equipped with Koni and Spring springs!
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From: Near Archer High School, Ga
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!
I contacted Koni and spoke to Gordon Benson, I told him that for the first time I read that one of their struts blew out on someone, so he replied that mechanical things fail which is a good excuse and I told him well they come with lifetime warranty correct? He said yes that is the reason why they come with lifetime warranty and that the warranty will cover it. So call Koni and speak with Gordon Benson (859) 586-4100 , that is the number.
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