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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Default lost coilover tool where to buy one?

Where can i buy a universal one? The guywho sold it to me kept the key with him and i cant get into contact with him and this dumbass lowered the back but left the front stock -_-. if anything guys please let me know thanks.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

They're not necessarily "universal" to my knowledge.

Do you know what kind of coilovers you have by chance? If I'm incorrect (open ears here) I know Tein sells them for $20 or so.

Also, a good thing to do is go to your local import shop...typically they tend to acquire different coilover keys w/due time so they may be able to help. Although I'm sure they'll charge a buck or two. Just an idea...
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

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Where can i buy a universal one? The guywho sold it to me kept the key with him and i cant get into contact with him and this dumbass lowered the back but left the front stock -_-. if anything guys please let me know thanks.
there isnt really a universal tool, u can try using a hammer and a screwdriver, or post a pic of them so we can help identify it for u
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by batallic
there isnt really a universal tool, u can try using a hammer and a screwdriver, or post a pic of them so we can help identify it for u
^this
it works just fine if you have no tool, almost just as much of a pain in the *** as using the actual tool.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

they are sometimes sold as spanner wrenches and sell for anywhere from 5-30 dollars a piece.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

We are out of them right now. The company that water jets them for us is really backed up. I should have some in a few weeks.

We sell a universal spanner wrench that works with most aftermarket coilovers.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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I've heard that using two of these rubber strap wrenches works.



They're fairly cheap...and I use mine to loosen my oil filter.

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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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thanks for all the responses guys i will be trying the screwdriver and hammer tool this weekend and ill let you guys know hw it goes.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

i forgot to ask guys sorry, but when adjusting the suspension the wheels will be off so how do i measure so everything is equally balanced?
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

its alot of trial and error honestly. What I do is measure from the center of the axle nut to the middle of the fender with both wheels in the air and then lower them and make sure both sides are the same. but this wont really tell you how far youve gone until you put the car back on the ground. Then I measure from the center of the fender to the ground (on a level surface) to make sure all the sides are the same.

I hate adjusting coilovers...
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Default Re: lost coilover tool where to buy one?

Originally Posted by matpl500
i forgot to ask guys sorry, but when adjusting the suspension the wheels will be off so how do i measure so everything is equally balanced?
Since you wrote "balanced", the answer is "with 4 scales".

Or did you want the car level instead? If so, make an initial guess, set the car down without fully tightening any of the bolts a suspension arm moves on (don't want to clock the bushings incorrectly), adjust height as needed, then properly clock the bushings and call it done.
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