Katu
04-19-2013, 09:58 AM
I purchased the Koni FSD & Eibach Pro-kit damper/spring set and need some clarification when it comes to the bump stops.
I have already installed the front end parts (struts/springs/endlinks/reinforcement plates) and I ordered the following bump stops to replace the old ones:
http://www.oembimmerparts.com/product_p/31336750892-46-8e46.htm - Part#31306757046 (for the sport suspension).
I was planning to install the rear end parts next week and I noticed the rear Koni shocks already come with the bump stops (the fronts did not), so I e-mailed Koni to see if they recommended using these or going OEM.
My response from Koni:
"Yes you will need to install bump stops on the front dampers, in many cases the OE stops can be used, but will need trimmed due to the fact you are lowering the vehicle. Also the black dust cover stays on the rear shocks as well, and already have the necessary bumpstops installed."
Since I have already installed the front end parts the underlined part of the e-mail concerns me. I would need to redo everything in order to cut the new bump stops I had installed. From memory, I believe the new bump stops were almost identical in height to the old bump stops I took out.
After inquiring further with regards to recommended bump stop height, I was told I would need to contact Eibach. This is fine and I will contact them but I was curious if anyone who has installed Koni FSD / Eibach Pro-Kit springs has run across this issue. What was the result?
I have already installed the front end parts (struts/springs/endlinks/reinforcement plates) and I ordered the following bump stops to replace the old ones:
http://www.oembimmerparts.com/product_p/31336750892-46-8e46.htm - Part#31306757046 (for the sport suspension).
I was planning to install the rear end parts next week and I noticed the rear Koni shocks already come with the bump stops (the fronts did not), so I e-mailed Koni to see if they recommended using these or going OEM.
My response from Koni:
"Yes you will need to install bump stops on the front dampers, in many cases the OE stops can be used, but will need trimmed due to the fact you are lowering the vehicle. Also the black dust cover stays on the rear shocks as well, and already have the necessary bumpstops installed."
Since I have already installed the front end parts the underlined part of the e-mail concerns me. I would need to redo everything in order to cut the new bump stops I had installed. From memory, I believe the new bump stops were almost identical in height to the old bump stops I took out.
After inquiring further with regards to recommended bump stop height, I was told I would need to contact Eibach. This is fine and I will contact them but I was curious if anyone who has installed Koni FSD / Eibach Pro-Kit springs has run across this issue. What was the result?