Re: Konis

[todd candey <tcandey@wans.net>]

John, from the inside back cover of the 1998 Koni Shock and Strut Master
Catalog:

Koni Inc. warrants all new Koni shock absorbers to the original retail
purchaser against defects in material and workmanship excluding mounting
rubbers, washers and bushings,
when used under normal operating conditions for as long as such purchaser
owns the vehicle on which the Koni shock absorbers were originally
installed. This warranty does not apply to, and Koni makes no warranty for,
shock absorbers that have been installed;
Improperly;
As original equipment on any vehicle except Ford Mustang SVO;
On any vehicle that has been modified for a use other than or in addition to
its originally intended use;
For an application that is not specified in the Koni literature;
On any vehicle that has been used off-road, for RACING or other driving
competition.

There is absolutely no reference to "bottoming out", however things that
identify improper installation like bent rods or damaged bodies are
mentioned.

Todd Candey



John Larson wrote:

> Todd, and the list. While Koni shocka may, in most cases, be
> rebuildable, I have the impression that shocks which have been "bottomed
> out" may not be, and the costs of having them rebuilt MAY approach the
> cost of replacement.
> John