Wrenchin' With Trav - Eg Koni Yellow Shock Install

[egSi]

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself, nor OzHonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

Aim: To install a set of 4 KONI Yellow Shock Absorbers on an EG Civic

Time: approx. 3hrs

Required:
- 12,14 and 17mm deep sockets
- 12,14 and 17mm ring spanners
- small round file
- rubber mallet
- a friend
- metric allen key set
- jacks etc.

Info:
I have been meaning to fit these shocks to my car for ages and i finally got around to it recently. This is a rough guide on how to install them on a car with lowered springs already fitted. These shocks are known as the 'best bang for buck' shocks around for hondas, and they were right but anyways, on with the wrenchin' :)


Step 1:
Get out your new Koni yellows shocks and use the instructions provided and put them together as much as u can without using the parts of the car. This is a good idea beacause u can check that there isnt any parts missing. Also now is the time to set the adjustable spring perch on each shock. Put together with all included bits should look like this:
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/front1.JPG


Step 2:
Pop ur bonnet, jack the front of the car up and take the wheels off. Chock up the rear of the car as well. Remember to used good condition jackking equipment and be safe as you can here, u dont what an eg where your legs used to be.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/front2.JPG


Step 3:
Now remove the 2 12mm bolts(im missing one) holding the brake lines to the stock shock.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/front3.JPG


Step 4:
Now loosen but dont the 14mm bolt holding the shock to the wishbone.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/front4.JPG


Step 5:
Now loose and remove the 17mm bolt holdin the wishbone to the LCA. You wil have to grunt and groan to get this focker out because its holding your sussy together.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/front5a.JPG

http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front5b.JPG


http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front5c.JPG

[egSi]

Step 6:
Now totally remove the 14mm bolt from the bottom of the shock. The wishbone wil now be free from the assembly.

Step 7:
Undo the top 2 14mm bolts(in the engine bay) holding the assembly in place. Support the assembly with the other hand because itll drop other wise.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front7.JPG

Step 8:
Now wiggle the assembly round untill u can get it off the car, remove the wish bone as well if u want. Should look like this now:
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front8.JPG


Step 9:
Now its time to tear down the stock shock and transfer the needed parts to the koni yellow.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front9a.JPG

The instructions that come with the konis helps u with this, i wont go into it but there afew things to do. You have to remove the wish bone guide/brake line bracket off the stock shock and put it on the koni. You can do this by placing it in a vise and knockin it off with a rubber mallet.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front9c.JPG

you also have to file out the centre hole on the dust cover of the stock shock to accomodate the konis thicker rod. Also transfer over bump stops etc.

HAHA!
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front9b.JPG


Step 10:
Once the shock is all put back together its time to install it onto the car, this ofcoarse is the reversal of removal, go to it! Should look like now:
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front10done.JPG

[egSi]

Step 11:
Now its time to hit the back ;) lol. Ok drop the front and jack up the rear with stand etc. Chock the front wheels also. Then remove ur enkeis, if u have other wheels thats tough luck, but take them off anywyas :p

Undo and remove the 14mm bolt thats holds the assembly to the LCA.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_rear1.JPG

Step 12:
Undo and remove the 14mm bolt holding the swaybar to the lca, if u dont have one dont worry bout it, just make sure u get one asap!! :p

http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_rear2.JPG


Step 13:
Remove the 14mm bolt holding on the trailing arm.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_rear3.JPG


Step 14:
Now the assembly shouldnt be gettin ready for removal. Undo the top 14mm bolts(in the back) holding the assembly in. Now wrestly and man handling the assembly untill u can squeeze it out.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_rear4.JPG


Step 15:
Now pretty much copy Step 9 and pull the shock down and substitute with the koni. Then reverse removal and re install:thumbsup: Should look like this:
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_rear4done.JPG


Step 16:
All done woot!! drop the car back down, recheck everything is tight and adjust ur shocks as u see fit. Just be cautious on ur fisrt drive because of the change in car behaviour. It also might be a good idea to get a wheel alignment after u fit these too. Have fun with ur new shocks, u know i will!! :D

http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_P1010119%7E2.JPG

The ultimate nipple tassle :D
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_P1010138%7E1.JPG

thanks
-Trav

[wynode]

Glad to see people taking the time out to help out others! Nice one Trav!

[nedgeworth]

Nice writeup man :D you forgot the beer!

ps. king springs proudly donated by me :D

[egSi]

thanks guys, i dont drink beer man and i dont wana be messing with my sussy when downin XXXX :p


also u need:

- a bangin rap cd to wrench too :D :D

finished product pic too guys, not the best car is dirty etc. but a pic none the less.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/P1010135%7E0.JPG

[joyride]

excellent.

[alphabeatsco]

hows da quality of the ride, in terms of handling and heigh adjustment.

[SiReal]

i always enjoy and look forward to reading your DIYs. informative and funny.

[Zdster]

I like the new stance :thumbsup: :).


FYI, when doing mine I personally didnt remove the wishbone just moved it enough out of the way to slide the suspension in and out.

Also I found it took me longer to do the rears (although somewhat easier) as it took me forever to disassemble the interior (which you need to do in an ek to access the top of the suspension). I think the eg has much easier access doesnt it?

[stephen8512]

that knob u turn that says "firm", is that the damping? do u just turn it to set it to soft/hard?

[Kawasaki]

Nice trav :D thats some good dumpage, I get my swaybar on tomorrow + something special I hope :)... i'll send ya pics

[Zdster]

that knob u turn that says "firm", is that the damping? do u just turn it to set it to soft/hard?

Yep that is the idea. See here: http://www.koni.com/_cars/frame.html (go to general info.)

[bennjamin]

i have this exact write-up on my hard drive...for the last year or so lol. CBF editing and typing up :)

Great work Travis :)

[egSi]

thanks for the comments guys, im so glad my diys r read and better yet, commeted on. :D


as for ride, these r ****in sex!! i drive around on the lowest setting front and rear and drive along side a minitruck, i look UP and see him bumpin and bouncing all over the road! bahahaha!!!! these r ****in bangin!!!! :D

these handle oh so good! im rockin a 'bren spec' damper setting and yeah its stiff but still smooth on shit roads. best mod i have ever done i wish i never took so long to do it :rolleyes:

but anyways, i dont mean to plug but these realy DO change ur car, im loving my eg now, cant w8 to hit the hills.:D

steve: put that damn bar on! :p :D

[nedgeworth]

thanks for the comments guys, im so glad my diys r read and better yet, commeted on. :D


as for ride, these r ****in sex!! i drive around on the lowest setting front and rear and drive along side a minitruck, i look UP and see him bumpin and bouncing all over the road! bahahaha!!!! these r ****in bangin!!!! :D

these handle oh so good! im rockin a 'bren spec' damper setting and yeah its stiff but still smooth on shit roads. best mod i have ever done i wish i never took so long to do it :rolleyes:

but anyways, i dont mean to plug but these realy DO change ur car, im loving my eg now, cant w8 to hit the hills.:D

steve: put that damn bar on! :p :D

Definitely agree with that man!! You need to get yourself some better springs and you'll be even more surprised!! :D Good to see you now know why i love mine so much :thumbsup:

[Lukezen27]

thanks guys, i dont drink beer man and i dont wana be messing with my sussy when downin XXXX :p


also u need:

- a bangin rap cd to wrench too :D :D

finished product pic too guys, not the best car is dirty etc. but a pic none the less.
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/P1010135%7E0.JPG

Nice writeup man :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Are they on there lowest setting?

[egSi]

Nice writeup man :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Are they on there lowest setting?

yes mate

[Lukezen27]

yes mate

Cool Trav

They might be low enough needs then :)

[egSi]

Cool Trav

They might be low enough needs then :)

yeah man i recommend some konis, they r so nice, perfect oem fitment and so low and so nice and stiff, makes me smile everytime i hit a lil tight corner :thumbsup:

[[stealth]]

front looks tuff.. rear could do with a lil more tho...

[Captiva_Blue]

I wish I had the confidence to pull apart my baby like that... and some Jack stands too so I could get under the sucker. I can't bring myself to venture past audio, cosmetic and basic mechanicals like cold air induction..

Nice write up, always enjoy reading yours.. Like the stance of the EG, sits tough..

[Terry]

Haha NICE!!! from now on u can loose all other cars when u are turning! Is fun to have them isnt it?!:D

[turtleEK1]

from what was seen of them yesterday out on some corners, you could drink a coffee while driving!! and god damn that thing is low!! gotta love it trav!!

[egSi]

thank dave + terry :p


']front looks tuff.. rear could do with a lil more tho...


you should see it now man. ;)

[Spoon-Accord]

just asking bro..

how do those perches move up and down?

been trying to figure out how they move.

kenny

[egSi]

just asking bro..

how do those perches move up and down?

been trying to figure out how they move.

kenny

there is a lil clip that holds the perch up, simply move it between the grooves.

i have a DIY write up of when we put some konis on a CD5, up soon. :thumbsup:

[wynode]

It's like a lil circlip

[akira]

hey wat do you get with the koni suspension kit?

[egSi]

hey wat do you get with the koni suspension kit?


what do u mean mate? with the KONI yellows?

pmd

[akira]

yeah the koni yellows?

[Lukezen27]

yeah the koni yellows?

You get KONI yellows :)
What more could you ask for :p

[Zdster]

yeah the koni yellows?

They are just the shocks.

[sam]

hey trav, i just installed my koni yelows, sucsessfully thanks to your write up.

i think i might have set the damper too hard.... can the damper control be adjusted from the top of the shock without taking the shock off?? or do i need to pull the shock out then adjust it??

thanks

[bennjamin]

hey trav, i just installed my koni yelows, sucsessfully thanks to your write up.

i think i might have set the damper too hard.... can the damper control be adjusted from the top of the shock without taking the shock off?? or do i need to pull the shock out then adjust it??

thanks

Easy -
Front = open bonnet and adjust each shock top
Rear = open boot / take off shock cover plastic and adjust the shock top

Remember clockwise = increase damper
counter-clockwise = decrease damper
And from what ive found 2 turns = 100%. So , 1 turn = %50 etc.

[egSi]

glad it worked out sam now gimme some rep LOL :p


and yeah what ben sed. be careful and play around with settings to see whats best.

i had 100% front and 80% rear :thumbsup:

[sam]

so when you are adjusting the shock, you turn the part with the allen key sized hole or the hex shaped bolt?

[sam]

ahhh no matter i just found out mine are adjustable at the bottom.