picked these up off another memeber a few months back and am getting ready to install them. I noticed that one of the plastic tabs on one of the shocks is missing (see pic). Can anyone tell me if I need it to install?

thanks for the help.



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they are dust covers. but since the factory dust boot is there, I'm sure you're fine.

the one thing, I SEE that is missing is bump stops.
you need to add the bump stops.

if you hit a pot hole at a pretty good speed, the shock will compress BUTT will have nothing to stop it.
it could damage the car and the shock.
I would add bump stops, right away.

Also, you will need tophats.

 

Thanks but I thought you can reuse your stock bump stops and tophats??

 

You can definetly re-use your stock top hats .... but you might have to drill out the washers (or Type-S bushings) to fit.


Not sure about the bump stops.

 

yes you can.
I was just telling you what was missing, because you asked.

if you plan on re-using your stock bump stops and top hats, then just disregard.

also, you'll want to cut about an inch off of the stock bumpstop.

 

ok thanks bud.

 

FWIW, when I was running these shocks, I used the stock bump stops without cutting them and they were fine. I agree with Justin...the white dust guard isn't totally necessary. I have OCD though and would have to buy one from Koni so both sides would match.

 

Thanks!
agreed, I dont even touch my bumpstops with the aspec springs. so, with that being said, I'm sure if i left them alone, they would be fine.

if you're lowering more than an inch with your springs, i would cut them tho

 

I'm kinda the same way, although I have no idea what its actually called and where I could order one..

right now I'm lowered around 1.5 all around with my tein springs so I'll prob have to cut them..just have to see..

 

http://www.koni-na.com/contact.cfm

(859) 586-4100

I had the Koni's (lowest perch) with Neuspeed Sport springs with uncut bump stops and the drop was probably 1.75" or slightly more.

 

Nice!