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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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alright ive tried spraying them down like crazy, banging the keys, air hammer, etc. ive had three other people try to break them loose. is there any other secret?

im trying to bring down the rear a bit. they arent budging. they havent been adjusted in about three years. dont try to say they are cheap bc they probably cost more than just about everyones on this forum

and please all the annoying people stay out of this. im not an idiot
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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when mine were stuck i used locking oil filter pliers.

the one on the right
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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thats about all you can do with them. soaking them in some PB Blaster has always done the trick for me. Keep messing with them, they should break loose.
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Default Re: breaking loose coilovers

pb blaster flat head and a hammer usually does the trick for me. may take some time though
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Let them soak in PB for a couple of days.
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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I have always used a flat head screw driver. Pretty simple.
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Default Re: breaking loose coilovers

ive used brake kleen and zep. ive soaked the shit outta them. and yes tried the screw driver too. if a air hammer isnt gonna break it loose then think how tight they are

unless you are literally talking about sitting them in it which i really doubt

EDIT: PS, thanks for the help
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Try possibly cleaning out the threads around the perches. But other then soaking them and doing what has been previously poster Im out of ideas.

Just to make shure you are sure you are trying to spin it the right way?
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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sure of sure to be sure

like i said im not an idiot
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Default Re: breaking loose coilovers

Originally Posted by hatchblack
sure of sure to be sure

like i said im not an idiot

But then again, this isnt rocket science!

Just saying..



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