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Old 01-29-2009, 09:19 PM
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coilover problemo

so hopefully someone out there has/had this problem. i got bc/br coilovers and i hadnt messed with the height since i put them on about a year and 1/2 ago. so now it seems stuck. this particular set up adjusts height thru the part that connects to the hub not the two locking rings that hold up the springs. i already sprayed it with that pb blaster lube thing but still nothing. im not anywhere near being a burly guy but holy ****. i dont want to take the thing off the hub either having no air tools. so im just hoping some one can chime in with some thing i havent thought of yet.
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Old 01-29-2009, 09:25 PM
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well i used pb blaster and a large set of channel locks to break it free but note it will cause some markings on the adjuster hope this helps
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Old 01-29-2009, 09:28 PM
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well usually what i do is loosen the lower locking collar at the very bottom, then i use the adjuster wrench on the top locking ring while its still locked and turn it to the direction you want. hope this helps.
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here hope this helps. did the best i could to explain.

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thanks guys! yeah tried that but the strut wont budge. hoping letting the pb blaster marinate for a day will help some.
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Old 01-30-2009, 12:02 AM
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Hey, I had the same problem. Soaked it with WD-40 and prayed.
Then we took it off the car and pounded away to twist the collar.
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