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Coilovers - Whats Up They Are Seized Up?

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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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Default Coilovers - Whats Up They Are Seized Up?

My coil-overs were already on the car when I purchased it. The front may be a little too low for my low pros and 18s. The tires rub the underbody on tight right turns. The spring in the back isn't resting against the top of the shock. So when I put the spanner wrench on the whole coil over spins around the base of the shock. The nuts are stuck in place. Do I need two spanners and twist different directions to crack them loose? I'd hate to put her in the shop for a damn screw.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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A picture would be useful since not all setups are the same, but yes, on most coilover setups you need two spanners.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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18's and a civic....
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Default Re: Coilovers - Whats Up They Are Seized Up?

lift the whole axle side up, not just the corner or left/right side.

this way the swaybar doesnt put an extra amount of pressure on the springs, making it harder to turn the perch.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyson
lift the whole axle side up, not just the corner or left/right side.

this way the swaybar doesnt put an extra amount of pressure on the springs, making it harder to turn the perch.
His springs arent even touching his upper mount because of all the droop.
Op yes you need two wrenches to losen up the two collars. They are tightened against each other
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