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YOUR RESEARCHKONI Special Active Struts
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I had a control arm replaced last year on my 56k mile car after the squeaking became so pronounced that it sounded like I was driving a pirate ship.
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All hardware and rubber was replaced when the Koni's were installed in mid-2022 and only have 15k miles on them.
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I replaced the other front control arm yesterday due to the same issue.
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I�ll soon be replacing those items before I go down the rabbit hole of shock replacement since mine aren�t showing signs of leakage.
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Gert was pairing them with Koni Actives based on my desired ride/handling characteristics, so I'd say they're okay to use with lowering springs.
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I did a search, and there WAS some talk about these, and a lot of interest. And there was some, but not much talk about how they "feel and handle".
So, I was wondering if anyone else had installed these, and if there was any more positive or negative feedback.
This weekend, my right front (presumably stock) strut started squeaking, and I've always felt a little more bounce when hitting a bump on that side, so time to go.
Also, has anyone installed these with lowering springs? I have Vogtland springs in there now, and like the stance, so I'd like to keep them in, unless there is an issue with the Konis.
Happy Fathers day, Greg.
I too have had my eye on these and have also started to experience a front end squeak.
FWIW, I investigated by removing both front wheels only to find that all four rubber boots on the sway bar drop links were cracked and pulled away. Also, both rubber bushings on the front sway bar are hard as rocks.
I�ll soon be replacing those items before I go down the rabbit hole of shock replacement since mine aren�t showing signs of leakage. You might consider doing the same troubleshooting if you haven�t already.
I hadn't thought of the sway bar bushings, I'll measure mine and order those (just because they are old) end links looked ok, but I'll add them to my list.
This is 100% correct from my experience. I had a control arm replaced last year on my 56k mile car after the squeaking became so pronounced that it sounded like I was driving a pirate ship. I replaced the other front control arm yesterday due to the same issue. The ball joint didn't have any noticeable play once I removed the arm from the car but it sure was noisy!
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Did you every resolve your issue. I've had the Special Actives installed for a little over 3 years now and the front right strut appears to have developed a squeak. All hardware and rubber was replaced when the Koni's were installed in mid-2022 and only have 15k miles on them.
When I refreshed my suspension I went with RoW M030 springs, which lower the car. Gert was pairing them with Koni Actives based on my desired ride/handling characteristics, so I'd say they're okay to use with lowering springs. (I wound up with Koni Sports because it was during covid and Actives were unavailable.)
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