Seized Coilover Lock Ring
Hmm i bet if you clean the threads before trying to move the 2 rings.
Soak it in freeze off pb w/e you have.
Then try to move the one that's not a lock ring up.
Then try the lock ring again down.
Better yet push them both opposite directions
with big pipes in both.
Soak it in freeze off pb w/e you have.
Then try to move the one that's not a lock ring up.
Then try the lock ring again down.
Better yet push them both opposite directions
with big pipes in both.
Thread Starter
It's QQ thankyouverymuch
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Car Info: 2011 SWP WRX Hatch
Only one ring... Independent height and preload adjustment.
Ring 2c is the problematic one...
Diagram
From the post where I figured it out...
One ring to rule them all...
Ring 2c is the problematic one...
Diagram
From the post where I figured it out...
Got it done!
I think this is the image I had here... Not sure...
Tools that got it done...
PB Blaster
Aluminum Tube
2.5lb Mini Sledge Hammer
Opted for the aluminum tube because we figured that a flat head screw driver would cut into the collar and create more issues. We looked for something more blunt to spread out the force and we found a random little aluminum tube.
The tube lost the battle but won the war.
Before
After
Dropped it about another 1.5". Still a tiny bit of room before the strut hits the CV boot. and the rears are maxed out.
Just high enough to still open the doors.
I think this is the image I had here... Not sure...
Tools that got it done...
PB Blaster
Aluminum Tube
2.5lb Mini Sledge Hammer
Opted for the aluminum tube because we figured that a flat head screw driver would cut into the collar and create more issues. We looked for something more blunt to spread out the force and we found a random little aluminum tube.
The tube lost the battle but won the war.
Before
After
Dropped it about another 1.5". Still a tiny bit of room before the strut hits the CV boot. and the rears are maxed out.
Just high enough to still open the doors.
One ring to rule them all...
Last edited by JourdanWithaU; May 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM.
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I had this same problem for a bit jourdan, but if you take it off your car you can get it loose pretty easy. Put the wrenches on and slowly add pressure by foot and it should come undone.
Thread Starter
It's QQ thankyouverymuch
iTrader: (39)
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 19,721
From: San Jose
Car Info: 2011 SWP WRX Hatch
Not really wanting to take them off the car. That just opens up a whole other can of worms.
I'll be trying again on Saturday. See if I can get this ***** slammed for the Canibeat meet.
I'll be trying again on Saturday. See if I can get this ***** slammed for the Canibeat meet.
Thread Starter
It's QQ thankyouverymuch
iTrader: (39)
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 19,721
From: San Jose
Car Info: 2011 SWP WRX Hatch
Got it done!
I think this is the image I had here... Not sure...
Tools that got it done...
PB Blaster
Aluminum Tube
2.5lb Mini Sledge Hammer
Opted for the aluminum tube because we figured that a flat head screw driver would cut into the collar and create more issues. We looked for something more blunt to spread out the force and we found a random little aluminum tube.
The tube lost the battle but won the war.
Before
After
Dropped it about another 1.5". Still a tiny bit of room before the strut hits the CV boot. and the rears are maxed out.
Just high enough to still open the doors.
I think this is the image I had here... Not sure...
Tools that got it done...
PB Blaster
Aluminum Tube
2.5lb Mini Sledge Hammer
Opted for the aluminum tube because we figured that a flat head screw driver would cut into the collar and create more issues. We looked for something more blunt to spread out the force and we found a random little aluminum tube.
The tube lost the battle but won the war.
Before
After
Dropped it about another 1.5". Still a tiny bit of room before the strut hits the CV boot. and the rears are maxed out.
Just high enough to still open the doors.
Last edited by JourdanWithaU; May 2, 2013 at 10:27 PM.
