[Shelboss]

Here is an update on modifying Konis for coil-overs: I received my coil-over sleeves from Koni yesterday, they are supposed to fit these 80 series shocks. Mine do not! The shock body is 1.7" and the sleeve is 1.675", so I have to have the sleeves opened up. This may just be my older shocks, but beware. As far as getting the coil-over sleeves on, I made a pin-faced spanner wrench with 1.4" pin spacing that will unscrew the internals of the shock and allow me to slide the sleeve over. For refinishing Chevy engine orange is more orange than the originals, but Ford Red is a pretty close match for paint color. So far, I am into it for about $240 (sleeves, perches, 2.5" adapters, and paint).