Chevrolet Cobalt 05-07 Koni Yellow Sport Strut/Shock Set (#s 8641-1500 & 8040-1364)

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Pics & Specs -

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***Koni website product notes***
Big handling improvements
Reasonable ride quality
External rebound adjustment on most cars
Best KONI shock for all lowering springs
Re-buildable and re-valveable for custom vehicle setups
Yellow exterior finish
Lifetime Warranty

***Front Strut Notes***
(Special McPherson strut insert bolted into O.E. housing after cutting top and removing old internal parts.)


Pricing -
Koni Yellow Sport Strut/Shock Set (#s 8641-1500 & 8040-1364) - $550.00 for 3-5 customers
Koni Yellow Sport Strut/Shock Set (#s 8641-1500 & 8040-1364) - $542.00 for 6-8 customers
Koni Yellow Sport Strut/Shock Set (#s 8641-1500 & 8040-1364) - $537.00 for 9-11 customers
Koni Yellow Sport Strut/Shock Set (#s 8641-1500 & 8040-1364) - $532.00 for 12+ customers

ALL PRICES IN US DOLLARS

Requirements -
There is a small minimum for this GP. Once we meet the 3+ sale mark, the orders will begin shippping. All orders placed after that time will begin shipping immediately! The GP will run until May 18th, or until stock is depleted. Plenty of sets currently available.

At the END of the GP, we'll tally the #s sold and issue REFUNDS for the amount required.

Shipping -
Shipping is $38.00 in the US (Via UPS Ground)
Shipping is $66.00 to Canada (Via USPS Air Mail 4-10 day mail)

Payments -
Credit Cards
Paypal
Money Orders

Once we receive your order, your struts will begin shipping asap! They typically ship within 2-3 business days.

This GP is good for US & Canadian residents.

Please email or call us (763-682-9945 or 1-888-726-8493) if you have any questions or would like to order.

more expensive than i ever thought... i dont know anything about shocks tho so i hope its a good buy for everyone else

how much of a diff would there be with stock and sportlins w/ these and sportlines

Look like you will have another order from me Jason. On another note can you PM me a tracking number for the Eibachs I ordered from you on Friday?

You know if I wasn't broke right now I'd get em. Eh I'll get em later on after my stock struts have gotten their work out from the Eibachs.

ehh to bad you dont have a single sets for sale like JUST the fronts :P

What's the deal with the front? You have to modify them to make them work??

yes, the front is a cartridge insert. you have to cut and gut the stock strut to install the Koni cartridge.

Really tho, its not as hard as everyone thinks it is. Just takes a little time. Its worth it when you consider the ride these struts give you.

Anyone Interested In This. There Are A Ton Available!!! :)

I'm interested I just don't understand or have the knowledge on what they do exactly. Does this allow you to lower your car without extra stress on the struts/shocks?

Edit post: And will they work with a coil over system?

Just a guess.

Koni Strut / Shock Set
Coil Over Kit
Lowering Springs
All of these you could have installed on your car for the ultimate suspension?

For that amount of money, I don't like the idea of having to gut your stock struts. Why not just make a direct replacement? What happens if you want to go back to stock? Your pretty much screwed.

These replace your stock struts, and allow you to lower your vehicle safely. Aftermarket struts handle better and give you an overall better ride. They are basically a MUST when using lowering springs or coilovers.

To lower a vehicle you need to use a coilover kit or lowering springs. Along with those you want to add in a set of aftermarket struts meant for your new lower stance.

For that amount of money, I don't like the idea of having to gut your stock struts. Why not just make a direct replacement? What happens if you want to go back to stock? Your pretty much screwed.

I agree with you, but I don't make em... Koni had stuck with what they did in the past with other vehicle applications when they designed these.

These replace your stock struts, and allow you to lower your vehicle safely. Aftermarket struts handle better and give you an overall better ride. They are basically a MUST when using lowering springs or coilovers.

To lower a vehicle you need to use a coilover kit or lowering springs. Along with those you want to add in a set of aftermarket struts meant for your new lower stance.



I agree with you, but I don't make em... Koni had stuck with what they did in the past with other vehicle applications when they designed these.

Thanks, once I get my rims I think I'll be all over this. *crosses my fingers* Waiting on a vendor to get back to me about the rims. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Maybe I'll get the strut/shocks combo and some sportlines. Should be a good combo.

damn im broke but id love a set for my lowered balt

Anyone have instructions for intstall that they can post? Or is there already a 'how to' that I missed?

I ask because I read that some small cutting may be required or is that false?

I am in. Phone call made today. This is a really good deal.

this is really a good deal but its the shipping part thats killing it. And i just ordered my mags today ;_; How many people are actually in that GB? Ahhh screw it ill work the overtime at work to pay for those its just too sweet to pass

^^ PM Sent

Anyone else needing to upgrade to the Konis???

If I was to buy the struts and a set of springs.. would I be able to assemble them out of the car and swap the stock crap out and put the strut/spring combos in place?? Looking for something I can swap out during the winter so I dont plow snow even more

im in count me in ill pay as soon as u get 12+ buyers i onl;y got $560 as max

oldsskool - The way the front struts work, you would not be able to just swap in/swap out easily when you wanted. If you wanted to do that, you would have to grab an extra set of stock front struts to get the lower mount. The new Koni strut is mounted in that stock lower mount.

If you did that you could then swap them in/out.

vextc05 - If you order at the $550 price and the #s make it past the 12, then you'll get the refund back to get the higher discounted price.

Jason,

Got the sportlines and the koni's in today. Thank you for a great deal.

So I dont understand how this works, is it a direct replacement or you have to take about your stock struts and rebuild them?? Please enlighten me thanks!

you have to assemble the fronts, there's detailed instructions im sure

the rears are direct replacments

When you get a coil over system. Would these be a great choice to go with a aftermarket coil over set up? Or is a coil over set up fine on its own. Basicly I'm looking for the best way to lower your car and make things ride correctly including the way parts will be worn.

When you get a coil over system. Would these be a great choice to go with a aftermarket coil over set up? Or is a coil over set up fine on its own. Basicly I'm looking for the best way to lower your car and make things ride correctly including the way parts will be worn.

Coilovers would take the place of your strut! I think.....

So I dont understand how this works, is it a direct replacement or you have to take about your stock struts and rebuild them?? Please enlighten me thanks!

here is a link to a how to. http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57977

I installed these yesterday, and they are great. Very easy to install, and the ride is great.

^^^ Great write-up... nice work!

Any others interested or planning to order?

If not we'll be closing up this GB.

i want to sooo bad but the whole $$ thing is keeping me from doing that

ill be getting them just later on when cash is more available

UPDATE - To those somewhat interested.

Koni's stock is down to 6 front struts & 2 rear struts. Once these go out they'll be on backorder forever since they come from overseas. Order asap if you want any, any time soon!

how much for just fronts? i already have rears

Separate Pricing -

Koni Fronts Only - $305 / pair
Koni Rears Only - $255 / pair

Shipping in the US - $20 / pair