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Koni Special D (Red) Shock 89-91 Avanti All - Rear - KONI 8040 1088
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Koni Special D (Red) Shock 89-91 Avanti All - Rear

KONI
KON8040 1088
8712167151250
Shocks and Struts
4 Units In Stock
$ 280.03 $ 165.21
$ 165.21

The KONI Special component identified by manufacturer part number 8040-1088 is supplied for the exact configuration described as KONI CLASSIC Rear Shock Absorber / 1989 - 1991 AVANTI ALL MODELS ( PN 8040-1088 ). Match the complete part number, position, suspension design, and every application requirement before ordering.

Key Features

  • SKU: 8040 1088 Koni - KONI Special (red) 8040- internally adjustable, twin-tube low pressure gas.
  • KONI Special 8040 series red painted internally rebound adjustable twin-tube low pressure gas charged shock absorber.
  • In business for over 160 years, KONI has been making automotive dampers since 1932 and adjustable telescopic dampers since 1945.
  • While best known for automotive and motorsports products, KONI also builds shocks and damping solutions for light and heavy duty trucks, buses, RVs and military vehicles as well as railway locomotives and passenger and freight cars.
  • KONI is the Original Equipment (OE) damper of choice for many of the world's top new car, bus and truck manufacturers in addition to the aftermarket choice for tuners, racing teams and automotive enthusiasts around the world.

Fitment

Years Make Model
1964-1969 Buick Special
1964-1971 Oldsmobile 442
1964-1973 Pontiac GTO
1964-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1964-1977 Pontiac LeMans
1965-1981 Pontiac Bonneville
1965-1981 Pontiac Catalina
1966-1995 Chevrolet Caprice
1968-1970 Pontiac Tempest
1968-1972 Buick Skylark
1968-1973 Chevrolet Chevelle
1968-1977 Chevrolet El Camino
1968-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1968 Chevrolet Chevy II
1969-1974 Chevrolet Nova
1969-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
1970-1972 Buick Sportwagon
1970-1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1971-1973 Buick Centurion
1971-1974 Pontiac Ventura
1971-1978 Buick Riviera
1971-1985 Buick Electra
1971-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88
1973-1975 Buick Apollo
1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am
1973-1976 Chevrolet Laguna
1973-1977 Buick Century
1973-1977 Buick Regal
1973-1977 Chevrolet Malibu
1975-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
1975-1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans
1976-1979 Cadillac Seville
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Tiara
1977-1983 Buick Estate Wagon
1977-1984 Cadillac DeVille
1977-1984 Cadillac Fleetwood
1977-1985 Buick LeSabre
1977-1985 Chevrolet Impala
1977-1985 Oldsmobile 98
1983-1986 Pontiac Parisienne
1989-1991 Avanti II
1992-1996 Buick Roadmaster
1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala

Specifications

Brand KONI
Manufacturer Part Number 8040-1088
Series Special
Product Type Shocks and Struts
Position Rear
Fitment Type Vehicle Specific
Adjustable Internally Adjustable
Assembly Instructions 1027 05 00 00
Category Passenger Car
Hardware Set 71 50 02 850 0
Weight (kg) 2.2
Front Adjustment Type comp
Rear Adjustment Type compb

What's Included

  • One KONI component in manufacturer packaging

Mounts, springs, bump stops, dust boots, bearings, fasteners, and adjustment tools are included only when listed for the exact kit.

About KONI

KONI develops hydraulic damping products for passenger vehicles, performance applications, commercial vehicles, motorhomes, and motorsport. Product families use different adjustment methods and damping technologies, so the exact part number controls fitment and function.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I confirm this KONI part fits my vehicle?
Match the complete part number, year, make, model, axle position, suspension type, drivetrain, chassis, and every exclusion or equipment note.

Is this KONI listing for one component or a complete kit?
One KONI component in manufacturer packaging. Replace dampers in axle pairs when required by the manufacturer and confirm every additional mount, spring, boot, stop, and fastener needed.

Is this KONI damper adjustable?
Adjustment depends on the exact KONI series and part number. Some products are externally adjustable, some require removal for adjustment, and others use fixed or frequency-selective damping.

Installation Instructions

  1. Verify the exact part number, application, position, suspension configuration, and package contents before disassembly.
  2. Support the vehicle safely and follow the factory service procedure for spring and damper removal.
  3. Transfer or replace mounts, bearings, boots, bump stops, and hardware only as specified for the application.
  4. Torque all fasteners at the specified suspension position and complete an alignment whenever suspension geometry is disturbed.
  5. Confirm clearance, fastener torque, ride height, and damper operation before normal driving.
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