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10-25-2018, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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Help Front Koni Strunt and End Link problem brackets don't fit etc.
Update: I got this figured out with the help of @gjm120 by aligning the wing tabs over the gap in the knuckle the End Link and brackets line up good. The mistake I made was trying to align the wing tabs with the little - notch mark on the knuckle instead of over the gap in the middle of the knuckle. Also I sent Koni an Email and they were quick to reply and help as well, I wanted to give them credit for having good tech support. Hopefully this helps someone else in the future...
Original: I am installing new Koni struts in the front but I can't for the life of me get the end link to match up with the tab on the driver side strut, I can sort of force it in but then none of the brake sensor brackets will fit. I think the problem is that the tab on the new Koni strut is forward facing and my stock strut the tab is rear facing. I seriously can't figure this out, I have spent hours looking at pictures of Koni struts and trying to figure out how to make this work. Any ideas or suggestions? Last edited by FLATBMW; 10-26-2018 at 03:22 PM.. Reason: Fixed |
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10-25-2018, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the info. Well at least I am not the only one with this issue... Anyone make an adapter or something to make this easier? Ok so you attached the end link and then rerouted the sensor bracket? I was thinking about attaching the end link and mounting or zip tying the sensor bracket to something nearby in the fender.
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I was able to attached the bracket on the tab as original. The difference was the routing of the wires. If I can get a look w/out removing the wheel I'll do so and revert.
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10-25-2018, 04:48 PM | #5 |
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Are you sure you've got the struts on the correct sides? Don't be insulted, I've made easier mistakes.
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In the picture below the End Link Tab is facing towards the rear of the car, the correct way I believe. Mine is in the opposite direction facing towards the engine and my brake sensor bracket etc. won't reach. I can get the end link in the hole but it feels awkward.
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I took a look at mine and it the tab for the endlink is facing the back as in the pic. It's a little hard to tell b/c have to turn the wheel to get a view.
The wing like tabs that keep the strut slipping into the knuckle go right at the slot in the knuckle and drop down just a little. At the bottom is a little bit that goes into the slot to line it up. This pic shows what I'm referring to: https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/701272_x800.webp I had no problem getting the endlink attached. Like I mentioned earlier I think I routed the sensor wires around the strut body different than they were. That might not even be true as I didn't look hard enough at the routing beforehand. Another thought is double check the part numbers on the struts. Could it be you have the wrong struts?
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Let us know how it works out.
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Good news!
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