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Old 04-01-2007, 09:32 AM
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I picked up some new rims, installed them on the car and realized the car sits a bit high in the air.. I went to adjust my GC;s and the allan nut that holds the lock collar is seized. I can turn it for ****.

Any recommendations on the next step???
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (Diyracing2)

sucks right?
this is happening to me also with GC coilovers
also my allen wrench didn't even fit anymore.
i had to grind it down a little to even fit in the damn hole.
i emailed them about the problem yesterday and still waiting for a response
ill let you know lol
Old 04-01-2007, 10:17 AM
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (gd99em1)

Did you try taking off the wheel?

Maybe some weight is holding it seized.

Pad a screwdriver and try tapping the coilover around.

Sucks

That's one more reason why I buy springs
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (Diyracing2)

Try giving it a shot of PB blaster... If you ever get it loosened, take the allen head all the way out. Go to your local automotive store and find a suitable replacement. Or clean the existing one with a wire brush and put a little anti-seize on the threads to keep it from happening again...
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (Chim Chim)

put a wrench on the end of the allen tool to get more leverage
Old 04-02-2007, 09:07 AM
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Wheel is off the ground, i tried the wrench on the allen wrench for leverage. Im going to go get some pb blaster and try that. If that doesnt work im going to have to remove the coil overs and either mess some more or get a drill and drill out the damn allan screw i think...

this sucks. You would think GC has some sort of remedy for this bullshit..
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i think my brother used brake cleaner on his
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use an easy out...its like a little drill..tap that thing in there, spray some break cleaner/pb blaster and take it off, same thing happened to me...thats how i took mine out...you might need to drill in to the head a little to fit the easy out...
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This has happened to a few of my buddies with theirs. might be due to michigan salt roads and lack of a winter beater. but they used heat and removed the allen screw then replaced with a hex head bolt
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (Diyracing2)

I got em out, and i got another set of screws for them.. COated them in antisieze, cleaned and reinstalled them.

Why the expletive would they use some ghetto 3/16 size allan. They couldnt use 4.5 mm or 5. mm.... BASTARDS.
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (Diyracing2)

well if u guys ever have any problems with ur ground control. just give me a call at the shop and ill take care of u guys. im the honda and bmw guy at ground control. my name is frankie so just ask for me
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (bayeg6)

I do have a problem with my springs. The coating is coming off and rusting badly. I live in washington state. THere isnt any salty roads and i JUST put the springs on about 8 mths ago. Is that warrantied in any way???
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Default Re: Ground control seized. WTF..... (Diyracing2)

well if u could send me pictures of ur springs to my email so i can see the springs. i am the honda and bmw tech at ground control so i will be able to help u with any issues that u might have.

usdmeg6@gmail.com
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