TVR Gary 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Hard or easy to do? Whats involved? Current Koni's have been on the car 15 years so probably well welded into place. Should I attempt on my own or nip the car to my mates garage? Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smokinslim Posted March 14, 2006 One bolt top and bottom either side. Replace the bolts also, especially if they've been on as long as the shocks. Cut the old ones off if they wont undo. Shouldn't take long to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted March 14, 2006 Only thing to look out for is the exhaust back box can get in the way a little, and if the shocks haven't been removed before then it may be hard getting the bolts out... but it's all pretty obvious when your down there so have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted March 14, 2006 Top bolts are 18mm and may well be very stuborn if they've not been undone in 15 years. Penetrating oil is your friend with these. Bottom nut is 21mm and should undo easily enough, and then the bolt should tap through with a hammer. 30 minutes work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonah 1 Posted March 14, 2006 Shouldn't be any need to replace the bolts IMO, and besides the bottom one can get really thoroughly stuck in the trailing arm. After fitting the new shocks, lower the car to the ground before tightening the nuts so that you don't put preload on the rubber bushes in the ends of the shock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted March 14, 2006 One bolt top and bottom either side. Replace the bolts also, especially if they've been on as long as the shocks. Cut the old ones off if they wont undo. Shouldn't take long to do. Doh, only just spotted that you said to replace the botls... TOTALLY don't need to, even though they may not have been removed in 15 years they are big enough to eventualyl come undone and used again Cutting off is a last resort and you shouldn't have to use it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TVR Gary 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Thanks for the replies guys .....sounds like Friday afternoon is all booked up now Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tagy 1 Posted March 14, 2006 it is quite easy. You only need to remove 1 bolt on each side, with both nuts off you can swivel the shock and remove it. That will probably be quite obvious, but I only realised after smacking one of the bolts with a hammer for 30mins The nuts came off easily enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted March 15, 2006 Might be worthwhile attacking the exposed threads on the two lower bolts with a wire brush to remove any rust thats built up over the last 15 years on the ends of the threads to make them easier to come apart & avoid ruining the nuts or bolts, especially as the bolts might be seized in the trailing arms making replacing them a nightmare. Upper bolts might be hard work but they can be replaced if needed with no great trouble. Hope that whoever fitted the Konis used grease between the bushes & bolts so it'll come apart nicely. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Can't believe Anthony didn't suggest checking the beam for a rebuild, if its 15years old. I'd be tempted to at least remove the old shocks, put the car down and check the beam goes up and down smoothly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
