STOCK_SOHC_DX

First off I wanted to do a semi write up with pics but the hands got dirty at this point I am lazy. Reason why I am doing this. I first had this set up almost 10 yrs ago. I was not aware of a couple of things like Skunk2 made an actual adapter for this and Koni will not Honor the warranty if you use just the perch to mount the slip on's. I love this set up only because I already had the springs laying around. I would recommend getting GC over this any day because you can choose your spring rates and it's about same price and no need for extra parts buying.

Here we go.

Parts list
Koni 8041-1152 Fronts 8041-1213 Rears.
Skunk2 Koni adapter 517-99-0690
G/C Spring isolator MO2770 (they will not sell you this unless you already own G/C's hehe)
G/C top hats Hondamount 12MM KONI
Honda bump stops 57122-SR0-003 for the rear.

You must USE Skunk2 Koni adapter 517-99-0690 or you will void your Koni warranty.


Here is the grove where the circlip will rest.


This is what the circlip looks like installed on the shock.


It sits on the circlip and the sleeve rest on top of it. I didn't take pics of this my hands were trashed by then. I also received brand new O-rings from Skunk2 so I installed the medium sized ones using silicone lube and a flat tip screw driver to squeeze between the sleeve and shock. The sleeve sits really tight and ain't going no where. I don't care what anyone says about the GC's are better because the sit directly on the shock, I have seen Aircraft use O-ring setups like this mount to **** and do fine. My theory on that is if it's not pressed on or threaded on the body itself it ain't gonna make a damn difference. After this step just install everything like the instructions show.

PatrickGSR94

iTrader: (1)

Rubber can/will deteriorate eventually.

STOCK_SOHC_DX

This is true, this is why I called Skunk2 and had them send me a new bag. But it was free of charge.

kristo

Is it necessary to use the G/C Spring isolators or will the OEM ones fit also?

You can also get EK9 bumpstops, those are PU.

STOCK_SOHC_DX

You can use the the OEM rubber upper bushings although the don't fit on the 2.5" springs perfect.

Since we don't have real Ek9 in the US I didn't post that part #.

kristo

Actually the EK9 bumpstops are used on USDM EK's up front (the rear ones) and on Accords I think (the front ones).

Will post part # and models used on.

STOCK_SOHC_DX

Holy 4 months later answer Batman!

kristo

I'm so lazy

EK9 front bumpstop: RUBBER, FR. BUMP STOPPER (POLYURETHAN KASEI) 51722-SS0-004
found in Accord and Prelude

EK9 rear bumpstop: RUBBER, BUMP STOPPER (POLYURETHAN KASEI) 52722-SM4-961
found in Accord, Civic, Del Sol used in Front Shock Absorber

So these OEM PU bumpstops are perfectly available


Also note that EK9 features different top hat bushings and washers, in that these are one-piece items (part not available in the US)

freeagent

so i just orderd the adapterfor the s2 with the koni yellows, and i just realized that my quantity was one, should it have been four? plz help asap, maybe i can cancel first order or call and modify it so i dont pay double shipping..

STOCK_SOHC_DX

It comes in pairs, so you need 2 kits.

freeagent

thanks!

kristo

Rob.

Good info !

freeagent

so i installed mine just like the picture, and the sleeve rolled over the adapter ring, in two days, idk what to do other then ask for warrenty or get my money back, what do yall think? install error? idk i did it just like the pictures here, i even look for more parts in the koni box to see if i could find a piece that would help it from doing something like that

Rob.

The "sleeve" over shock is not that strong ! The sleeve can crack.. seen it happen on cars that race at the track ! !

kristo

If you use the correct parts and install it correctly this is IMPOSSIBLE.

Sounds to me that you didn't use a Skunk2 Koni adapter ring but one of the rounded rings supplied with the Koni shocks, those are NOT intended for use with sleeves.

kristo

Let me guess ... the GC sleeves don't crack, right

Rob.

All sleeves can crack !!

A threaded shock body is much safer !

victor.ek4

Sorry for thread jacking, but, I have a set of those SK2 coilover sleeves and I'm getting my hands into a set of Tokiko Illuminas.

Would it be a perfect fit or I need some sort of adaptor? thanks

kristo

Get Koni's;
Get Skunk2 Koni adaptor rings (see TS);
Get GC extended top hats (needed with Koni Sport Yellows).

victor.ek4

LOL, I have the springs already, and I'm getting the shocks for a ultra-low price

Rob.

You dont need the extended top hats with Koni "Race" Shocks.
Just with Sport Shocks.

95skunkedgsr

thought you only need top hats if you where slamming the setup not keeping it reasonable

STOCK_SOHC_DX

Nobody said anything about race shocks

I ran them on my car and I didn't slam anything, just wanted as much shock "travel" as I could get.

Rob.

Nobody said anything about Koni "Sport" Shocks either... what's your point ?