How to adjust Koni shock absorbers - Koni 88 and RAID 90 

Brilliant. Had no chance with the hieroglyphics! Thanks Cobber.

Really helpful - you're dead right about the cryptic manufacturer instructions! Looking forward to getting mine fitted to my old Renault 17 now I know how to set the damping properly 👍

I installed a set of Koni shocks on my 1975 BMW 2002, 37 years ago. While that car isn't my daily driver, I do track it and they've got a lot of miles on them. They're still as good as the day I got them. The fronts have adjustable damping and I can literally dial in understeer or oversteer depending upon the balance desired, with a simple with turn of the knob. Truly amazing shocks. Highly recommended.

Super clear explanation. Thanks Alex!

Awesome thanks for this Mate! Just what I needed

Thanks for taking the time to help us out. I'm looking at the pamphlet instructions thinking exactly the thoughts you framed so well. My issue is that the shocks will not open far enough to let the rubber stop out. I think I'll just give up and fit them as is. I'm so disappointed in the price I paid for these things for what they are...

I actually used this to adjust mine over the weekend, Cheers Alex!

Nice explanation, I did wonder how to adjust mine, Cheers.

Definitely want to see more backyard mechanical!!!

Great shocks (got them in my 80 series) but man what a pain in the arse to adjust. Btw I reckon this is the best DIY video I’ve ever seen, cheers.

awsome to the point and super clear! thank you!

Good job Alex.

Thank you very much for this guide.

Lowest setting is calibrated to factory standard setting. Be cautious as many ( including me ) have had way too much rebound at one turn, causing handling issues.

Nah mate, in here because i love the videos

Thanks Alex! I had 88's and raids in my old DX coil cab and couldn't for love nor money understand that BS "instructions" they supply! As you said... Nothing on RU-vid either so I left them as factory for 5 years! LOL Put under armour in the new DX wagon as adjustments were able to be done without removal. Keep up the great videos mate... Nailed it yet again

Crikey! Thanks mate!

Great work there alex will definitely be a godsend for koni purchasers. Could you please comment on reasons for choice of said shocks over other choices on market in similar price market . Im looking to change my crappy Raw shocks to something better was thinking fox shocks .

Coool! Another backyard mec vid!

Nice one bud :) Obviously I don't have a Patrol (yet..... Disco miiiiight get replaced with a Y62 V8 later on) but always interested to know about how things work :) Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

Legend. Thanks mate 👍

It is very time consuming adjusting the 90series Koni's on the rear of my 105 series landcruiser as the top plate of the shock mount has to be removed. The softest setting bounces like a kangaroo in dune country in the Simpson desert. Adjusted them 2 full turns rear and 1 on the front and fixed the problem but took a good 30 min each side on the side of the track for the rears with 320lb/in King Coils. Fronts a easy as there no built in bumper stop. The previous 86 series I owned , had no internal bumps and were easy to adjust. So I'm wondering if you could leave the bumps out on the 90 series rears without damaging the shocks. In saying that I will be replacing them for quality remote reservoirs that can be adjusted at a turn of a dial. Shocks preformed well at above settings at 3.6t offroad and I notice no harshness now at 3.2t general driving

Good job mate

Is it OK to leave the soft setting right at the very end of the anti-clockwise direction? I recall seeing something from KONI about bringing it back a small amount off the end point. I think to protect the adjuster system but I'm not sure. Also, is it ok to leave it back a 1/4 turn? You were describing 1/2 turn setting increments, are these mandatory set points or is a 1/4 turn increment also OK? Thanks for a great video. So much more detail than the factory video. Well done.

Still a good vid, an yes, just bought sum 4 my GU..

Hi, what is your feedback about your king springs ? Are you happy with your choice ?

Are koni classica the same way?

Nice mate

Hi Great simple demonstration for us simple people Just curious what model shock did you go for ? Ands what’s the difference between the KONI 82 or 88 or 90 in the 50mm lift GQ series 👍

Nice

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Hi bro, I got 90 at front. Can I adjust it without removing it? Can I loose the bolt at bottom and compress it? thanks

Miss the content Alex. Did these shocks come with the softest setting, and are you still happy with these?

Did you leave it on the softest?? I am installing the 90s on my 2008 Mercedes G500. Thanks!

Koni. The best shock but the worst adjustment mechanism. These days everyone else has an external adjuster. Come on Koni get with the program. PS really push hard on the rubber spacer to lock it back in and check it after a short run. It has a habit of dropping out onto the ground if not wedged back in just right. PPS the shocks are serviceable but good luck finding someone who does that work, not Koni dealers anymore! For the record I'm on second set of Raids after 300,000km. The old ones still worked a bit but they earned their retirement.

First 10 seconds fuck yea

Sorry mate, robbah stoppah...? :D

I believe they are not as good these days..I just purchased pair for front of dodge charger..3 times adjusted them..in the end I wound them up full 2 turns hardest setting.. less was too soft and spongy..I believe bilsteins are far superior these days

What a pain in the ass ..I’ll stick to my tuff dog adjustable for half the price