pearl

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the threads on my rear coilover are shot. completely, 100% shot. i can not move the collars at all, either direction. i tried to have a short fix by throwing the illumina picture on the car for now, but it wasnt low enough.

my question is, what do i do now?
i know i can cut them off and redo the threads, but what do i do about replacing the collars? has anyone done this before?

it sucks because i know skunk2 doesnt sell the coilover individually... or at least i dont think so. anyone have any insight? help a slammed homie out


Modified by pearl at 2:07 AM 9/25/2007

mormonboy

damn. i dont think theres anyway you can fix the threads. i think their fubar.

prolly have to get some new ones. does it still have its warranty?

pearl

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nope, i bought them used. looks like im gonna have to downgrade for adjustable struts and coilovers.

pearl

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Modified by pearl at 2:07 AM 9/25/2007

gsrob

I would definately try calling them to order a replacement. Don't just assume they don't sell one when that could be the easiest fix.

bpr0422

dunno why you would hit the threads with a screwdriver...

even if they are corroded.. wd-40, pb-buster or some penetrative lube and time should have loosened the collars up....

from the picture, i don't think you can cut those threads off and redo it..

those threads are on the shock body itself....

call skunk2 or buy a new cheap set of coilovers... D2, BC Racing, etc...

pearl

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i just emailed skunk2, so we will see what happens.

i didn't hit the threads with a screwdriver, i used a screwdriver and hammer on the rings to try and get them to budge loose.

gsrob

Yea was wondering if you meant you got pissed and hit it or something. But that explains it. Good luck finding a replacement.

pearl

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I might just cut the rings off and weld them where i want them. i have other suspension stuff laying around.

cibola

Looks like purchasing a new set is in your future. When replacing shocks you should replace in pairs, not just one. Years of rebounding does change the dampening of a shock, so dont replace one side without replacing the other.

pearl

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I think I got it. My friend has a set of Omnipower sleeves he's chucking, so I'm going to take the lock rings off that and rethread the skunk2's

pearl

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So I ended up milling the lock rings off. the threads look brandy new now!

I'll post pictures of it when I get home. I cleaned up the threads and found the problem why they wouldn't move.

So here is a cliffhanger BUMP!

pearl

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all cleaned up, with a couple of chunks of medal missing:


how rusty the actual lockrings were:



picking up a set of omnipower sleeves. removing those lock rings and putting them on here.

I did contact Skunk2; their response:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Skunk 2 Racing[/QUOTE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
We have replacement rings and sleeves available for $39.90 each. If you would like to place an order, you can call 951.808.9888 and will get you set up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

raiden571

if you tke the shock to a machinest, he may have a die to run down the shock. you may have some metal chunks missing, but if the rest of the threads are fine, then it should still be ok. it wont be perfect or asthetically pleasing, but it would be ok

pearl

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i think the biggest "chunk" missing is small enough to not make a huge difference, but we will see!

hayabusa160

some crazy shizzle u got there james.

pearl

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***** gonna be dumped tomorrow, i got another trick up my sleeve thanks to some goodies i grabbed from em1_ryan

pearl

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fixed it all up. heres the new pictures: