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    Koni Rear Shock Install

    I've seen some conflicting pictures and instruction so here's my stupid question for the day.
    Are the rear shocks supposed to be installed with the red body uo or down?

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    The RED shocks can be mounted either way.

    I installed mine with the hat on the top and the threaded collar on the bottom.

    You can see them on the attached video between 40-50 seconds in.

    https://youtu.be/PCngiKoopkA

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    Check out my build thread starting on post #32.

    https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post285839

    I originally installed per the version of the manual I received, but the springs were way too close to the brackets. After consulting with the experts, I flipped the rear shocks over and all was good.
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    I did the same as Papa... originally installed per manual, then inverted them for clearance. Straight axle rear.
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    Body down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boydster View Post
    I did the same as Papa... originally installed per manual, then inverted them for clearance. Straight axle rear.
    Boyd makes a good point by referencing that this is for a solid axle. What rear suspension are you building? Regardless, the red-body Koni shocks can be mounted with the body in either orientation (up or down). The double adjustable Koni shocks must be oriented a specific way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post
    Body down.

    Jeff

    Like The Chevy Guy Did!


    Sorry Jeff, but you know I had to!

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    Thanks for all the info gentlemen. For the record I've got the Independent Suspension Rear.

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    Body up 'if' you don't have a clearance issue, a slight improvement of less sprung weight.

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    To avoid questions of your car details in the future go to the top right of this page and click 'Settings'. Scroll down the left side and click 'Edit Signature'. Type in all your car details and click 'Save Signature'.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigS View Post
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    I might add, when I was installing mine someone pointed out that with the spring down there's potential for the brake lines to get inside the the coils of the shock while it's going thru it's cycles. That was the main reason I went body down.
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