KONI 8041-1194Sport Sport Rear Shock Yellow for 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO LS1 LS2 V8

Vehicle Fitment

• 2004 Pontiac GTO Base Coupe (V8 5.7L LS1, RWD)
• 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO Base Coupe (V8 6.0L LS2, RWD)

Fitment Notes

• Rear shock absorber - position is Rear Left and Rear Right. Sold individually (per shock); two units are required for a complete rear replacement set.
• Fits both the 2004 GTO (LS1 5.7L V8) and 2005-2006 GTO (LS2 6.0L V8). All three model years use the same rear independent suspension architecture derived from the Holden Commodore VZ platform.
• The GTO was only available as a coupe in North America for all three model years (2004-2006). There are no sedan or convertible variants in the US/Canadian market.
• The external rebound adjustment knob on this shock is accessible through the rear trunk of the GTO without removing the shock absorber from the vehicle - a unique and convenient feature of this specific application.
• Compatible with OEM spring rates and performance lowering springs up to 35 mm (approximately 1.4 in) of drop.
• This is a single rear shock absorber. Springs, mounts, and other hardware are not included.

Features

• KONI Sport 8041 Series externally adjustable rebound damping - the adjustment knob is accessible through the GTO's trunk lid, allowing the driver to tune rebound from full soft to full firm without jacking the car or removing the shock.
• Approximately 100% rebound adjustment range - up to three times the range of competing adjustable shock designs - allowing the damping curve to be matched to a wide variety of spring rates and driving applications without requiring a different shock absorber.
• Twin-tube, low-pressure gas-charged damper construction engineered for the GTO's rear independent suspension geometry, delivering improved body control, reduced wheel hop, and sharper rear axle composure under hard acceleration and cornering.
• Yellow-painted shock body - KONI Sport's iconic finish, indicating a product from KONI's performance-oriented range and a proven suspension upgrade specifically for the 2004-2006 GTO community.
• Significantly reduces rear wheel hop under hard acceleration - a well-documented characteristic of the GTO's rear suspension - improving traction, consistency, and driveline feel off the line and out of corners.
• Reduces body roll, rear squat under acceleration, and nose dive under braking compared to OEM or worn replacement shocks, improving the overall balance and driver confidence of the rear-wheel-drive V8 platform.
• Specifically engineered and valved for the GTO's rear suspension geometry and spring rates - not a generic damper, but a vehicle-specific unit calibrated for this application's travel, mounting points, and load characteristics.
• Compatible with performance lowering springs up to 35 mm - the wide adjustment range allows the damping to be correctly matched to higher-rate aftermarket springs for a properly controlled lowered setup.
• Re-buildable and re-valvable - the shock can be serviced and returned to factory performance after extended use, or re-valved for custom damping characteristics specific to a track or drag strip build.
• Backed by KONI North America's Limited Lifetime Warranty for street use in the United States and Canada.

Specifications

• Part Number: 8041-1194Sport (also referenced as 8041 1194Sport / 8041 1194SPORT / 80411194SPORT)
• Product Line: KONI Sport 8041 Series
• Position: Rear (Left and Right)
• Damper Color: Yellow
• Internal Design: Twin-Tube, Low-Pressure Gas-Charged
• Valving Adjustability: Yes - External Rebound Adjustment Knob (accessible through trunk without shock removal)
• Adjustment Range: ~100% (full soft to full firm)
• Compatible Lowering Range (with springs): Up to 35 mm (approx. 1.4 in)
• Re-buildable / Re-valvable: Yes
• Quantity: Sold individually (per shock)
• Application: 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO - All Trims, V8, RWD

Included Components

• 1x KONI Sport 8041-1194Sport Rear Shock Absorber (Yellow)

Product Description

The KONI 8041-1194Sport is a yellow-painted, externally adjustable rear shock absorber from KONI's Sport 8041 Series, engineered specifically for all three model years of the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO - covering both the 2004 LS1-powered and 2005-2006 LS2-powered variants. Derived from the Holden Commodore VZ platform that underpins the GTO's rear independent suspension, this damper is specifically calibrated for the GTO's rear geometry, spring rates, and suspension travel, delivering a meaningful improvement over OEM shocks in road holding, rear body control, and - critically for a high-torque RWD V8 platform - rear wheel hop suppression under hard acceleration. The twin-tube, low-pressure gas-charged construction provides consistent damping response across the full range of driving inputs from daily street use to track day sessions and drag strip launches.

A standout installation convenience of this specific application: the external rebound adjustment knob is accessible through the GTO's rear trunk without jacking the car or removing the shock absorber. This allows the driver to tune rebound damping - across an approximately 100% range from full soft to full firm - with minimal effort, making it practical to switch between a comfortable street setting and a firmer performance tune to suit track conditions or driving preference. The wide adjustment range also ensures the shock can be correctly paired with a broad variety of performance lowering springs (up to 35 mm of drop) without requiring a different damper specification, making it an ideal choice for GTO owners who have already modified or plan to modify their spring setup.

The 8041-1194Sport is a well-established and widely recommended suspension upgrade within the Pontiac GTO enthusiast community, valued both for its wheel hop reduction benefits and for the accessibility of its on-car adjustment. This shock is sold individually - two units are required for a complete rear axle installation. The unit is re-buildable and re-valvable, extending its productive service life and enabling custom damper specifications for dedicated performance builds. Backed by KONI North America's Limited Lifetime Warranty for street use in the United States and Canada.