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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Quick coilover question..

I just ordered some off a member, 2 of which are blown. Ive already ordered replacements. My question is do you take a coilover apart similar to that of a strut? Top hat while loosing the bottom so the spring doensn't have much compression? Thanks.
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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its easier than a spring strut combo
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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I know that lol, Just not sure how to approach it?
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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They may screw from the bottom too.
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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it depends on the type. when I had coilovers, you could easily take them apart by just backing off the preload until the spring was entirely loose in there, then just unbolt the hat and pull it apart
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Originally Posted by Gemner
it depends on the type. when I had coilovers, you could easily take them apart by just backing off the preload until the spring was entirely loose in there, then just unbolt the hat and pull it apart
k-sport pros.
I think I can do either top of bottomon them.
Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Off topic, But I just used the rsistors to eliminate secondary o2 sensors. And have an o2 sim. No ses. Shouldn't be a problem right? Also I already found out how on k-sports..
Thanks.
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remove them from the bottom its easier
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