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New Front Shocks

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New Front Shocks

Posted: 7/12/15 12:02amMessage 1 of 4
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alohajohn
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Vette(s): 1972 T Top, Mille Miglia Red, auto, ac, power windows, power steering, tilt/tele, power brakes, black leather..
I just replaced the front shocks on my '72 T Top with Koni [red] adjustables. I have had a couple of non Corvette guys telling me they have to be adjusted before being fitted and others telling me just fit them straight out of the box as I did..
I would appreciate forum members input on this, thanks 
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Re: New Front Shocks

Posted: 7/12/15 7:17pmMessage 2 of 4
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
So you should have the 8040 1019 Classic Red shocks for the front. This is the part number listed on Koni's website for '63-'82 Corvette. 
Here is the adjustment procedure for these shocks as per Koni.


GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975




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Re: New Front Shocks

Posted: 7/12/15 10:57pmMessage 3 of 4
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Thanks for the reply and the Koni link, it doesn't state whether the shocks have to be adjusted before being installed so I'm still not sure..
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Re: New Front Shocks

Posted: 7/13/15 3:27amMessage 4 of 4
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Before installation. 

The shocks may or may not be at the same setting out of the box. One may be a turn or two different from the other one. So it is good to check them before installation to get a baseline setting to work off of and adjust as necessary.


GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975




Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.


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