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  1. 03-10-2012, 03:39 PM #1
    RSTarga
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    shock absorber problems

    So when I jacked up my car to switch out the brake hoses after my recent failure, my right rear Koni Gas Hydraulic started to dump its oil. Any suggestions? I guess I could send the rears to Koni for rebuild but thats 4 weeks and I'd really like to drive this thing on the upcoming Hill country tour.
    I'm not crazy about Bilsteins on a Targa. I've got 21 front TB's and rear 26.
    Are the Bilsteins much stiffer?
    Why the huge price difference between Koni and Bilstien?
    David

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    You could call Jason at Paragon right down the road in Corpus, or I could send you some used Konis off my car (lower bushings are rough, but still there) which you could just use until you figure out what you want to do.
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  3. 03-10-2012, 04:45 PM #3
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    Thanks ed I'll call him Monday morning.
    Koni says lifetime warranty but I have to find my original receipt!!!
    Are you running Bilsteins?
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    I'm partial to Bilsteins but I think the main advantage is in front. The Bilsteins have a much larger piston diameter which to me improves the steering feel. Bilsteins feel stiff sitting still but aren't any stiffer in motion.

    I have 21/26 TB's on my 74 with Bilsteins and love it. Of course its a much heavier slower car than your 73 (LOL)!
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  5. 03-10-2012, 06:54 PM #5
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    All my cars have Koni's Dave, nothing against Bilsteins as such, but since two of them have Koni struts only a Koni will fit.
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