Koni/ Ground Control shocks Read Before Installing!

[treystoys]

Update from previous post. The URO mounts work as expected with the larger Koni nuts, albeit are a bit soft to use with the spring/strut package I’m using (part number 29664 H&R springs with the Koni orange inserts)

[treystoys]

Hey guys, I know this is an old posting, but I figured I’d contribute for the first time to the site. I found this thread due to having the same issue as the op did way back. My new Koni orange inserts had to large of a nut to fit into my 87s strut mounts. I ended up finding a 19mm sized washer nut for each side to work. After driving the car, with my H&R springs and new inserts, that the strut mounts were pretty worn and needed changing anyway. Hoping to find a pair of Meyle mounts which were suggested here and in a few other threads on net, I was out of luck. On a whim and because they were on sale I ordered a new set of the URO mounts, and discovered that they too fit the larger hardware like the Meyle units. I know the UROs have a hit or miss rep, but for $20 a piece I decided to give them a shot.

That being said, I haven’t installed them
yet, but will do so on Friday. I’ll touch base then with my impressions on function after they’re on the car.

Trey

[Vincenze]

My fault, didn't do my dd.

Do you know if that one allows you to stick a 22mm socket in the center. That was the problem that started this thread as the original was a 19mm strut nut and the OE mounts wouldn't accept a 22mm socket.

Yes, the hole is much bigger. The original covering cap is too small, as well as Koni's.

But my Konis came with 19 mm nuts. I needed that special 19 mm socket to hold the strut from rotating.
Unlike the original nuts, they didn't have nylon locks - just regular nuts and spring washers.

I actually had bigger nuts with nylon locks, but then I couldn't use that 19 mm socket. So, I decided against them.

[RaabsIn513]

Why wouldn't you get the Meyle mount from fcp?
It costs $10 more.

I bought them instead and had no problems after watching the video of Practical Enthusiast.

My fault, didn't do my dd.

Do you know if that one allows you to stick a 22mm socket in the center. That was the problem that started this thread as the original was a 19mm strut nut and the OE mounts wouldn't accept a 22mm socket.

[Vincenze]

Why wouldn't you get the Meyle mount from fcp?
It costs $10 more.

I bought them instead and had no problems after watching the video of Practical Enthusiast.

[RaabsIn513]

yes, I absolutely do.

I contacted FCP euro about the issue. Funny enough, the rep had ran into the same situation on his E30 and claimed it as a non issue once back in the car with the weight of the car keeping things in place. They did take care of me when ordering new strut mounts and included return shipping labels. Great customer service.

I installed the new mount in the same order as above. there was still some wobble! significantly less than what was in my youtube video. I went ahead and installed that. I'll be returning the floppy one.

[KIRIEIW]

I'm confident I didn't misplace any hardware. The Koni Orange struts are a larger diameter 22mm nut vs 19mm which seems to be the reason the one washer below the strut nut didn't fit

Make extra sure you got all 3x washer back in place, especially washer number 8. Otherwise you more then likely have a faulty top mount like your thinking.

[RaabsIn513]

This guy had the same problem with the Sachs mounts.

I recall seeing this video prior to ordering my parts. I guess I was rolling the dice.

[RaabsIn513]

Did you maybe misplace a washer during re-assembly? Since you need to transfer over your old washer(s) to the new top mounts/ shocks its easy to misplace one.

I'm confident I didn't misplace any hardware. The Koni Orange struts are a larger diameter 22mm nut vs 19mm which seems to be the reason the one washer below the strut nut didn't fit

[KIRIEIW]

i know this thread is old but i just found it. I had a similar situation (19mm vs 22mm special socket).

I have the Sachs strut mounts and one of them is defective. Did you notice the strut mount wobble before you put it back in the car? I made a video here:

Really disappointing to be making progress and have to stop and wait on a new strut mount.

Did you maybe misplace a washer during re-assembly? Since you need to transfer over your old washer(s) to the new top mounts/ shocks its easy to misplace one.

[Vincenze]

Really disappointing to be making progress and have to stop and wait on a new strut mount.

This guy had the same problem with the Sachs mounts.

[RaabsIn513]

i know this thread is old but i just found it. I had a similar situation (19mm vs 22mm special socket).

I have the Sachs strut mounts and one of them is defective. Did you notice the strut mount wobble before you put it back in the car? I made a video here:

Really disappointing to be making progress and have to stop and wait on a new strut mount.

[jeffnhiscars]

Just an FYI...using an impact will void your warranty....and they do seem to know when you send it in for repair.

[r-mm]

This is an older thread but I am very happy I checked the fit of my Koni Orange STR.T inserts to my Sachs strut top mounts prior to taking the car apart.

Like the OP, the my Koni Orange (non adjustable) inserts use a 22mm top nut. A 22mm impact socket will not clear these Sachs brand strut mounts in which the opening is approx 31.5mm / 1.235"

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-mount-oem-31331139452

Does anyone know if a 22mm socket will clear these Meyle strut mounts?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-mount-meyle-31331139452my

[KIRIEIW]

If you read closely they are actually Boge-Sachs :)

+1, I learned quite a bit over the years since making this thread :D.