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  1. 12-01-2010, 01:02 PM #1
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    Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van



    For write up of how I did it...
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    looks like you need a bit taller spring.
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    Yes I do, and a larger spring rate.
    This is after it was on the tires.
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    Nice, I had coilover's but they weren't Koni's, but I wouldn't mind going back to get the proper spring.

    Mine had the 12" spring on, and it was a bit short with it lowered 3 inch's.
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    Just ordered 10 inch, 400 lb rate springs.
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny View Post
    Just ordered 10 inch, 400 lb rate springs.
    what spring rate/size was originally on there?

    may be looking for something lighter, for drag !

    currently running 400 front 300 rear...L body tho....
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    275, 8 inch
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny View Post
    Just ordered 10 inch, 400 lb rate springs.
    I think mine were 400's, and it pogo sticked, could have been the strut but they should work nicely. i would go with a 12" though.
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    how's it ride now with the 10" 400lb'ers???
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    Re: Putting Koni Coil-Overs on a Mini Van

    Just right!
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