Anyone running the Koni Yellow Adjustable shocks?

[thump_rrr]

I’m looking at ordering the Koni Yellow One Way Adjustable Shocks.
Looking for feedback or alternatives.
Thanks.

 

[3v_eric]

I’m looking at ordering the Koni Yellow One Way Adjustable Shocks.
Looking for feedback or alternatives.
Thanks.

Looking at these too. Any feedback would be great.

 

[JC SSP]

Konis are not the industry leaders they once were. The yellow are better than the regular reds but I prefer Bilstein. Just my .02 cents.

 

[Gladams]

I run the yellow adjustable with frpp p springs, for almost 5 yrs now. I like them, but I haven’t tried any other brand.

 

[skwerl]

I used them on both my 2009 and 2014 Mustangs. Handled great, long road trips were still more comfortable in my F150.

 

[86GT351]

Konis are not the industry leaders they once were. The yellow are better than the regular reds but I prefer Bilstein. Just my .02 cents.

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Call them and speak to Rodney. Very helpful. 954-960-0774

 

[Racer47]

I had koni yellows, they were ok overall but very stiff / harsh on the street. I would just buy the non adjustable koni orange to save money. The minor adjustment range for yellow isn't worth the price.

Steeda shocks used to be built by koni and maybe still are. If I had to buy again right now, it'd probably go with Bilsteins.

 

[Pentalab]

I had koni yellows, they were ok overall but very stiff / harsh on the street. I would just buy the non adjustable koni orange to save money. The minor adjustment range for yellow isn't worth the price.

Steeda shocks used to be built by koni and maybe still are. If I had to buy again right now, it'd probably go with Bilsteins.

The story I got was..... there is only rebound adjustment on koni yellows..... no compression adjustment...and compression is a bit harsh.

Koni Orange( koni street) are the same as Koni yellow's cranked down to their softest rebound settings.

My Roush front struts are 1/2" lower than oem struts. Roush springs are 1/2" shorter than oem springs....and 20% stiffer than oem springs. On dead smooth roads, they are fine. Anything else, and they are extremely bone jarring. Rock hard. I could sit on the fender well with my 155 lbs, and it did not budge a mm. Push down with both hands on top of wheel well and it didn't budge.

Eventually the Roush front pass side strut snapped. Replaced both fronts with oem struts...but kept the Roush springs. So car rides smoother, and is 1/2" lower on the front vs the full 1 inch I had before. Local roads have gone to hell....and I'm seldom out on the hwy anymore.

Ideally for street use, you want firm, but not stiff.

 

[StockishS197]

I had koni yellows, they were ok overall but very stiff / harsh on the street. I would just buy the non adjustable koni orange to save money. The minor adjustment range for yellow isn't worth the price.

Steeda shocks used to be built by koni and maybe still are. If I had to buy again right now, it'd probably go with Bilsteins.

I have Koni Oranges on mine too and they are good for a DD, especially for the money.

I have had the Steeda struts and were very stiff for a DD, but handled great.

 

[fast Ed]

I have the Koni yellows with FPP springs in my 12 GT500. For the street I leave them about 1/3 of a turn from full soft. Rides less harsh than the factory option SVTPP dampers and springs, especially noticeable on broken up roads. For track days I dial up the fronts a bit and it works pretty well for a nose-heavy turd.

Had Bilsteins with FPP springs in my 07 GT about 7-8 years ago. Definitely handled well with those plus some other suspension goodies, but the ride could be pretty firm over some surfaces on the street.

 

[Miker]

Koni orange here with stock springs. I can confirm that rough roads suck. My Supercrew 4x4 F150 rides like a Cadillac by comparison. But it does handle quite well.

 

[Midlife Crises]

I’m happy I bought Tokeco D specs years ago. When they finally go I guess I’ll look at Bilsteins.

 

[GriffX]

I’m happy I bought Tokeco D specs years ago. When they finally go I guess I’ll look at Bilsteins.

Which Bilsteins, because I don't like my Tokico? I drive them almost fully open (6 turns out) because the compression rate is too stiff for the many potholes here.

 

[thump_rrr]

I’ve had my Tokico D-Specs since 2005 and they now have over 100,000 miles on them.
I’m running probably every piece of Steeda suspension ever made on my car.
The car is also nose heavy due to the blower and related components.
The roads up here are terrible which is why I’d rather have something with some adjustment.
Unfortunately Tokico discontinued their shocks for the Mustang years ago.
The Tokicos had quite a wide range of adjustment. I may just pull them out and check to see if they are still good.
I still have my OEM shocks that have 0 miles on them. Maybe I’ll throw them in and see what it feels like.

 

[Pentalab]

Koni orange here with stock springs. I can confirm that rough roads suck. My Supercrew 4x4 F150 rides like a Cadillac by comparison. But it does handle quite well.

Buddy had Koni orange and Roush front springs....said it was shit.

 

[Midlife Crises]

Which Bilsteins, because I don't like my Tokico? I drive them almost fully open (6 turns out) because the compression rate is too stiff for the many potholes here.

For general driving I run the Tokicos 4 turns out front and read with Steeda competition springs. On the drag strip they are 2 out in the rear and 6 out in front with no sway bar up front.

 

[Miker]

Buddy had Koni orange and Roush front springs....said it was the shit!

Fixed that for you!

 

[Miker]

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[GriffX]

For general driving I run the Tokicos 4 turns out front and read with Steeda competition springs. On the drag strip they are 2 out in the rear and 6 out in front with no sway bar up front.

I soften the dampers after I installed the sway bars of the 2014GT, before I had 4,5 turns out on stock springs. The combination bigger sway bars and softer Tokicos is better. I would prefer independent adjustment of compression/rebound but these are usually very expensive.

 

[DieHarder]

Best combination I've found for the street are Roush springs and Bilsteins (B6 or B12). Firm, not punishing.... run Steeda sway bars. Adjustable panhard, etc..etc. Tried FRPP springs for 2 weeks; way too stiff; rode like a buckboard.