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knighthawk1104
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you're supposed to disconnect the bottom of the struts. turn the red piece to go higher or lower. the top collars are to adjust the spring compression...which you shouldn't mess with.
GoldnKnight22
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Well, I guarantee you what you were doing is moving them up or down. The threads are so fine, it takes a LOT of turning.
So there's two ways you can do it:
1. Twist the paired collars (like you quickly demonstrated) to the left to lower the threaded body down into the red base of the coilover.
2. Remove the very bottom of the coilover from the knuckle (so its completely free) and spin the entire red base of the coilover up the threaded body.
Both ways take a little time and patience
And make sure you tighten the bottom collar to the red base once you're done!
So there's two ways you can do it:
1. Twist the paired collars (like you quickly demonstrated) to the left to lower the threaded body down into the red base of the coilover.
2. Remove the very bottom of the coilover from the knuckle (so its completely free) and spin the entire red base of the coilover up the threaded body.
Both ways take a little time and patience
And make sure you tighten the bottom collar to the red base once you're done!
Well, I guarantee you what you were doing is moving them up or down. The threads are so fine, it takes a LOT of turning.
So there's two ways you can do it:
1. Twist the paired collars (like you quickly demonstrated) to the left to lower the threaded body down into the red base of the coilover.
2. Remove the very bottom of the coilover from the knuckle (so its completely free) and spin the entire red base of the coilover up the threaded body.
Both ways take a little time and patience
And make sure you tighten the bottom collar to the red base once you're done!
I have twisted that thing like non stop, you sure I'm not missing something?
Thanks to everyone btw
GoldnKnight22
TWM:TLMF
Yes, I'm sure. If both of the paired collars are turning together, then that means the whole threaded body is moving with it. And since it's threaded, it can't stay at the same height, it's gotta go somewhere, lol.
Some say it's not great for the valving. You could try to unbolt the base and try method two. You'll be able to twist it WAY quicker once you finally get it free of the knuckle.
Some say it's not great for the valving. You could try to unbolt the base and try method two. You'll be able to twist it WAY quicker once you finally get it free of the knuckle.
knighthawk1104
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i would suggest taking it off the knuckle and turn the red tubing. i've always done that and no problems.
turbo_911
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It seems like you didn't unbolt the bottom of the shock where it connects to wheel fork (i'm assuming that's the front) then it suppose to rotate freely.
GoldnKnight22
TWM:TLMF
^^ You don't have to by doing method #1. Not the "proper" way to do it tho, haha.
knighthawk1104
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it seems like the rear to me. but yea it doesn't seem like he took the shock out yet. it's like trying to steer the rear wheels...
when people say it's adjustable it doesn't mean you turn it a couple revolutions and it's lower. there's a tiny bit more work as stated above.
when people say it's adjustable it doesn't mean you turn it a couple revolutions and it's lower. there's a tiny bit more work as stated above.
